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Shaped by Dog with Susan Garrett

Susan Garrett
Dog Training
Dog Behavior
Dog Agility
Positive Reinforcement
Puppy Training
Canine Behavior
Agility Training
Reinforcement
Reinforcement Techniques
Animal Behavior
Dog Enrichment
Training Techniques
Reinforcement-Based Training
Confidence Building
Reinforcement-Based Dog Training
Separation Anxiety
Counter Conditioning
Training Den
Food Drive
Crate Games

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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This or That games create a decision-making blueprint that helps your dog learn to make brilliant choices. In this episode, I share the five stages that grow simple choices into confident everyday decision-making. You'll... more

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What if most dogs never become great decision-makers because decision-making is one of the most overlooked skills in dog training? In this episode, I introduce the philosophy behind my This Or That games and share why th... more

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Is dog training about to change? In this episode, I'm sharing why a recent conversation about reinforcement-based dog training gave me something I haven't felt in a long time: hope. Looking back at an agility discussion ... more

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Is your "Once In A Lifetime Dog" holding you back? What you believe about your dog shapes what you notice, how you respond, and the results you create together. In this episode, I'm sharing how the stories and labels we ... more

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.6k ratings
  • Best dog trainer I’ve listen to!!

    Honestly love this podcast and ANYTIME I hear that someone has a dog (and may need help) I immediately tell them about Susan Garrett and I usually tell them which episodes to listen to. I love that most of the episodes are straight to the point and I also love the YouTube vids. Highly recommend this podcast to any animal lover!! She’s the best!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Steph Lilo Rey
    United Statesa month ago
  • So glad I found her!!

    I’m not one of those people who just seems to have a way with dogs. I’m completely lost trying to teach them anything. I have a new rescue dog who’s about a year old and very smart. Cunning smart. He often knows what I want him to do because I so often ask and praise him when he does it, but he looks at me and does the opposite. I love him to bits but live with leftover puppy biting and an intense fear of his finding “another” bunny nest (I was able to save the bunnies) or his finding a sna... more

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    5
    Madgehart
    United States2 months ago
  • 💗

    You are the best

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EJ🐸
    United States2 months ago
  • Day after day I am learning something new about myself, my flaws as a canine educator, a communicator and a human in general. It is not easy to accept that guilt and blame are part of me and come from my cultural background. It is not easy to dismantle the automatic systems that take over when things go wrong. But Susan is helping me observe them, and it's the first step to growth. I'm sure my canine friends would thank her if they could!

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    5
    Gullo
    3 months ago
  • Best dog trainer

    Susan is great and her dog training philosophy is outstanding. She gives a lot of good information in her podcast but her classes have even more information! I am so glad I found her

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GatorGrad
    United States6 months ago

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Fans value science-backed approaches and clear, compassionate coaching that improves dog-owner relationships.
Several reviews praise the host's engaging teaching style and the breadth of free resources and courses available.
Listeners praise practical, straight-to-the-point training guidance that translates across breeds and life situations.

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Training Tips From Susan: Shaping Q&A: Non-Reward Markers, Reinforcement Strategies, And Making Training Work For Every Dog
Q: Does shaping work with all behaviors and tricks that can be taught?
Shaping can be applied to teach virtually any behavior or trick, across all animal species.
Training Tips From Susan: Shaping Q&A: Non-Reward Markers, Reinforcement Strategies, And Making Training Work For Every Dog
Q: What do you do if the dog keeps getting it wrong?
End the session, evaluate antecedent arrangements, and make the correct behavior obvious for your dog.
Training Tips From Susan: Shaping Q&A: Non-Reward Markers, Reinforcement Strategies, And Making Training Work For Every Dog
Q: Should I be using a non-reward marker when I'm shaping?
No, your antecedent arrangements should facilitate the obvious response you're looking for.
Training Tips From Susan: Mini Q&A With Susan: Cue Clarity And Start-Line Focus For Agility Success
Q: How do you focus an over-excited dog at the start line?
Focus on understanding the dog's emotions and build a positive foundation to enhance focus and control, addressing behavior before the event.
Training Tips From Susan: Mini Q&A With Susan: Cue Clarity And Start-Line Focus For Agility Success
Q: How do you track the cue words?
Using a fitness journal helps to keep track of cues, along with rehearsing them daily to make them second nature.

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A practical, evidence-based series focused on shaping dog behavior through structured training, clear signals, and cooperative learning. Episodes emphasize incremental learning, shaping, and managing the training environment to promote confidence and adaptability in dogs across real-world settings like beaches, homes, and agility venues. The host blends science with accessible, step-by-step guidance, often highlighting how to design practice and measure progress while avoiding over-reliance on prompts. A standout is the emphasis on reducing mistakes by setup adjustments, fostering a humane, curious approach that resonates with devoted dog owners and professional trainers alike. Listeners often praise the depth of actionable techniques, the ... more

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