by Susan Garrett
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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April 9, 2025
<p>Visit us at <a href= "https://shapedbydog.com">shapedbydog.com</a> </p> <p> </p> <p>Wondering why your off leash dog isn’t coming when called and what you can do to fix it? I’m busting the recall myth and sharing how to teach your dog to head whip and run to you as fast as they can every time you call, without force or frustration. Learn my fun, easy, and effective recall training approach that builds confidence and enthusiasm, so your dog wants to run to you with joy, speed, and reliability, no matter where you are. </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>In this episode, you’ll hear:</strong></p> <p> </p> <p>• How to get a really reliable recall and train your dog to come when called, every time!<br /> • Why recalls might fail and common mistakes dog owners make and how to avoid them.<br /> • How to create value for your dog to recall fast, the first time you call.<br /> • The power of the Premack Principle for things your dog loves.<br /> • Easy games to boost your dog’s recall and confidence (ItsYerChoice, Crate Games, Call Once, Collar Grab Game, Hand Target, Restrained Recalls)<br /> • What to consider when choosing the right recall cue for your dog.<br /> • About downloading a free copy of my Restrained Recallers ebook.<br /> • How to build a brilliant recall even with distractions around.<br /> • Opportunity to join my Recallers program and take your dog’s recall to the next level!</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Join Recallers:</strong><br /> Write to us at <a href="[email protected]">[email protected]</a> the subject line “I need my dog to come when called” for a very special opportunity to join us in Recallers.</p> <p><br /> <strong>Download Your Free Recalls eBook</strong><br /> Click HERE to get your Complete Guide to Playing Restrained Recalls - <a href= "https://dogsthat.com/restrainedrecalls/">https://dogsthat.com/restrainedrecalls/</a></p> <p><br /> <strong>Free ItsYerChoice Summit</strong><br /> Learn How to Play ItsYerChoice - <a href= "https://recallers.com/iycsummit-join/">https://recallers.com/iycsummit-join/</a></p> <p><br /> <strong>Crate Games Online</strong><br /> Get Crate Games Online - <a href= "https://get.crategames.com/">https://get.crategames.com/</a></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Resources:</strong></p> <p> </p> <p>1. Podcast Episode 255: Rescue Dog Training: Priorities For Your First Week Together - <a href= "https://dogsthat.com/podcast/255/">https://dogsthat.com/podcast/255/</a><br /> 2. Podcast Episode 24: Distraction Intensity Index: Help For Dogs Who Chase Chipmunks, Bicycles, And Neighbor’s Cats - <a href= "https://dogsthat.com/podcast/24/">https://dogsthat.com/podcast/24/</a><br /> 3. Podcast Episode 197: Outsmarting Distractions: How To Use Environmental Reinforcement in Dog Training - <a href= "https://dogsthat.com/podcast/197/">https://dogsthat.com/podcast/197/</a><br /> 4. Podcast Episode 214: England Banned Shock Collars, Here’s Why That Could Be Sad News - <a href= "https://dogsthat.com/podcast/214/">https://dogsthat.com/podcast/214/</a><br /> 5. Podcast Episode 301: When Dog Training Doesn’t Go As Planned: How To Make Adjustments To Find Success - <a href= "https://dogsthat.com/podcast/301/">https://dogsthat.com/podcast/301/</a><br /> 6. Podcast Episode 232: Canine Predatory Motor Sequence: Understand Your Dog’s Prey Drive To Enrich Your Life Together - <a href= "https://dogsthat.com/podcast/232/">https://dogsthat.com/podcast/232/</a><br /> 7. Podcast Episode 90: Premack, Dog Training and Transfer of Value - <a href= "https://dogsthat.com/podcast/90/">https://dogsthat.com/podcast/90/</a><br /> 8. Podcast Episode 52: The Five Most Common Words in Dog Training and Which Ones I Never Use - <a href= "https://dogsthat.com/podcast/52/">https://dogsthat.com/podcast/52/</a><br /> 9. Podcast Episode 18: 4 Puppy and Dog Training Games for Acquired Bite Inhibition - <a href= "https://dogsthat.com/podcast/18/">https://dogsthat.com/podcast/18/</a><br /> 10. YouTube Playlist: Target Training for Dogs with Susan Garrett - <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy3ylCyQ2bJQSCwo_ERiVHj3"> https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy3ylCyQ2bJQSCwo_ERiVHj3</a><br /> 11. Podcast Episode 295: Fear Of Criticism? Why Facing The Camera Is The First Step To Becoming A Better Dog Trainer - <a href= "https://dogsthat.com/podcast/295/">https://dogsthat.com/podcast/295/</a><br /> 12. Watch this Episode of Shaped by Dog on YouTube - <a href= "https://youtu.be/H8PL2bxL-fk">https://youtu.be/H8PL2bxL-fk</a></p>
March 28, 2025
<p>Visit us at <a href= "https://shapedbydog.com">shapedbydog.com</a> </p> <p> </p> <p>Have you ever felt stuck when you are training your dog? Or wondered what to do when things aren't working? I’m sharing how to troubleshoot, adjust, and turn things around with a fix for common mistakes. We’re looking at why training might not be working, what to do about it, essential foundations that make all training easier, and strategies to put on the brakes when things are going in a direction you don’t want.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>In this episode, you’ll hear:</strong></p> <p> </p> <p>• Why dog training sometimes doesn’t go as planned and what to do when your dog just isn’t getting it.<br /> • What should be included in your strategic protocol (Relationship, Recall, Retrieve and Reinforcement Zone) and how they impact training success.<br /> • About the key training games and exercises: ItsYerChoice, Crate Games, Relaxation Protocol, Tug Games, Hot Zone and Perch Work.<br /> • How to join the ItsYerChoice Summit, 100% free.<br /> • Why “Criteria is Joy.”<br /> • Why having a dedicated Training Den helps build confidence.<br /> • The importance of establishing and transferring value.<br /> • How to create clarity in training so your dog understands exactly what you want.<br /> • About recognizing signs of frustration in your dog and taking their feedback.<br /> • The key to adding distractions, duration, and distance without overwhelming your dog.<br /> • How to adjust your training plan so your dog succeeds.<br /> • My best tip: Take a Paws (pause!) when things aren’t going right - small changes can make a big difference!</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Special Discounts To Join Or Gift Our Online Programs</strong><br /> Check out our 300th Episode & 5th Anniversary Celebration Page - <a href= "https://dogsthat.com/celebration-central/">https://dogsthat.com/celebration-central/</a></p> <p><br /> <strong>ItsYerChoice Summit:</strong><br /> Learn How to Play ItsYerChoice - <a href= "https://recallers.com/iycsummit-join/">https://recallers.com/iycsummit-join/</a></p> <p><br /> <strong>Crate Games Online:</strong><br /> Get Crate Games Online - <a href= "https://get.crategames.com/">https://get.crategames.com/</a></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Resources:</strong></p> <p> </p> <p>1. Podcast Episode 228: Navigating Failure In Dog Training: What’s Your Plan B? - <a href= "https://dogsthat.com/podcast/228/">https://dogsthat.com/podcast/228/</a><br /> 2. Susan Garrett’s Shaped by Dog Podcast - <a href= "https://dogsthat.com/podcasts/">https://dogsthat.com/podcasts/</a><br /> 3. Podcast Episode 255: Rescue Dog Training: Priorities For Your First Week Together - <a href= "https://dogsthat.com/podcast/255/">https://dogsthat.com/podcast/255/</a><br /> 4. YouTube Video: Understanding Your Dog's Reinforcement Zone (RZ) with Susan Garrett - <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OaUAScgaFAg">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OaUAScgaFAg</a><br /> 5. Live Stream Replay: Celebrating 300 With A Week of Positivity & Learning - <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/live/-qligctVSFw">https://www.youtube.com/live/-qligctVSFw</a><br /> 6. YouTube Playlist: Target Training for Dogs with Susan Garrett - <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy3ylCyQ2bJQSCwo_ERiVHj3"> https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy3ylCyQ2bJQSCwo_ERiVHj3</a><br /> 7. Podcast Episode 191: Get Your Dog To Calm Down With This Common Sense Protocol For Relaxation - <a href= "https://dogsthat.com/podcast/191/">https://dogsthat.com/podcast/191/</a><br /> 8. Podcast Episode 107: Pedicure Please: 3 Steps To Dog Nail Trimming Or Grooming Success At Home! - <a href= "https://dogsthat.com/podcast/107/">https://dogsthat.com/podcast/107/</a><br /> 9. YouTube Video: Susan Garrett’s Perch Work Dog Tricks (Pivots and Spins) - <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6sj6fTJnFc">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6sj6fTJnFc</a><br /> 10. Podcast Episode 267: How To Use A Training Den To Fast Track Your Dog’s Success: No Space? No Problem! - <a href= "https://dogsthat.com/podcast/267/">https://dogsthat.com/podcast/267/</a><br /> 11. Podcast Episode 257: How To Use Your Dog’s Favorite Reinforcements To Fix Unwanted Inadvertent Behaviors - <a href= "https://dogsthat.com/podcast/257/">https://dogsthat.com/podcast/257/</a><br /> 12. YouTube Playlist: Puppy Essentials with Susan Garrett Dog Training - <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy2hywpv3Md3HbWWPPbVF8W5"> https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy2hywpv3Md3HbWWPPbVF8W5</a><br /> 13. DogsThat YouTube Channel - <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/@DogsThat/videos">https://www.youtube.com/@DogsThat/videos</a><br /> 14. YouTube Playlist: Dog Body Language, Communication Signals, and How to Read Dogs with Susan Garrett - <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy2IwzRwAWcG0yK8oez1nPU0"> https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy2IwzRwAWcG0yK8oez1nPU0</a><br /> 15. Podcast Episode 131: How Would Susan Garrett Plan Your Dog Training Sessions? - <a href= "https://dogsthat.com/podcast/131/">https://dogsthat.com/podcast/131/</a><br /> 16. Podcast Episode 295: Fear Of Criticism? Why Facing The Camera Is The First Step To Becoming A Better Dog Trainer - <a href= "https://dogsthat.com/podcast/295/">https://dogsthat.com/podcast/295/</a><br /> 17. Podcast Episode 256: What Was That Cookie For?! When Positive Reinforcement In Dog Training Goes Wrong - <a href= "https://dogsthat.com/podcast/256/">https://dogsthat.com/podcast/256/</a><br /> 18. Watch this Episode of Shaped by Dog on YouTube - <a href= "https://youtu.be/NoUkg8RDpms">https://youtu.be/NoUkg8RDpms</a></p>
March 26, 2025
<p>Visit us at <a href= "https://shapedbydog.com">shapedbydog.com </a></p> <p> </p> <p>Recently, dog training advocate Zak George asked me about crossover dog trainers, and framed the question in such a different way that it inspired replying with a podcast episode. When I crossed over from balanced training to reinforcement based training in 1996, many people asked me why and told me it would not work. I'm sharing my start in dog training, pivotal moments, people and dogs that led me to change my approach, what I learned about myself along the way, and the reasons I never went back. </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>In this episode, you’ll hear:</strong></p> <p> </p> <p>• About my transition to becoming a crossover dog trainer.<br /> • The question from Zak George that inspired this episode.<br /> • When I decided to leave balanced training behind.<br /> • What I learned from my terrier puppy, Shelby.<br /> • The book that changed my thinking - Don’t Shoot the Dog! by Karen Pryor.<br /> • When I first saw true autonomy in dog training and how choice transformed my approach.<br /> • About my "Shaping Badly" era.<br /> • How learning from Bob and Marian Bailey helped me refine my training with clarity and intention.<br /> • The shift to shaping with success.<br /> • Why judgment holds trainers back.<br /> • That change is possible.<br /> • Reasons trainers resist crossing over to a positive reinforcement approach.<br /> • A special offer for podcast listeners who want to be coached by me and my team.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Special Discounts to Join or Gift our Online Programs</strong><br /> Check out our 300TH Episode & 5th Anniversary Celebration Page - <a href= "https://dogsthat.com/celebration-central/">https://dogsthat.com/celebration-central/</a></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Resources:</strong></p> <p> </p> <p>1. Zak George - <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/@zakgeorge">https://www.youtube.com/@zakgeorge</a><br /> 2. Podcast Episode 146: Balanced Dog Training: Does It Really Exist? - <a href= "https://dogsthat.com/podcast/146/">https://dogsthat.com/podcast/146/</a><br /> 3. Book: Don’t Shoot The Dog! By Karen Pryor - <a href= "https://shop.clickertraining.com/en-ca/products/dont-shoot-the-dog-karen-pryor?srsltid=AfmBOoqkL4DLKYAPB1xQMDtJGYDwa1AR0r-AdPOhXo5LFMYe2REoECS7&variant=33778264965258"> https://shop.clickertraining.com/en-ca/products/dont-shoot-the-dog-karen-pryor?srsltid=AfmBOoqkL4DLKYAPB1xQMDtJGYDwa1AR0r-AdPOhXo5LFMYe2REoECS7&variant=33778264965258</a><br /> 4. Podcast Episode 34: Time Outs for Dogs: Does Your Dog Need One? - <a href= "https://dogsthat.com/podcast/34/">https://dogsthat.com/podcast/34/</a><br /> 5. Bob and Marian Bailey: Behavior by Bailey - <a href= "http://www.behavior1.com/">http://www.behavior1.com/</a><br /> 6. Podcast Episode 245: Make Dog Training Easy! Quick Guide To Antecedent Arrangements - <a href= "https://dogsthat.com/podcast/245/">https://dogsthat.com/podcast/245/</a><br /> 7. Podcast Episode 71: Pro Dog Trainer’s Secret to Help Your Naughty Dog - <a href= "https://dogsthat.com/podcast/71/">https://dogsthat.com/podcast/71/</a><br /> 8. Podcast Episode 295: Fear Of Criticism? Why Facing The Camera Is The First Step To Becoming A Better Dog Trainer - <a href= "https://dogsthat.com/podcast/295/">https://dogsthat.com/podcast/295/</a><br /> 9. The American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior - <a href= "https://avsab.org/">https://avsab.org/</a><br /> 10. The International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants - <a href="https://iaabc.org/">https://iaabc.org/</a><br /> 11. Podcast Episode 297: Why In 2025 We Still Have Dog Trainers Who Believe “Reinforcement Dog Training Doesn’t Work” - <a href= "https://dogsthat.com/podcast/297/">https://dogsthat.com/podcast/297/</a><br /> 12. Podcast Episode 290: The Red Flag Of Dominance Based Training: Why It’s Hurting Your Dog And What To Do Instead - <a href= "https://dogsthat.com/podcast/290/">https://dogsthat.com/podcast/290/</a><br /> 13. DogsThat YouTube Channel - <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/@DogsThat">https://www.youtube.com/@DogsThat</a><br /> 14. DogsThat YouTube Playlists - <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/@DogsThat/playlists">https://www.youtube.com/@DogsThat/playlists</a><br /> 15. Watch this Episode of Shaped by Dog on YouTube - <a class= "c-link" href="https://youtu.be/rajGh9u8gkw" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer" data-stringify-link= "https://youtu.be/rajGh9u8gkw" data-sk= "tooltip_parent">https://youtu.be/rajGh9u8gkw</a></p>
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