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Over the past couple of years, I’ve documented many challenges my dog This! and I have overcome, like reactivity, fear, resource guarding, and car sickness, to name a few behavior issues. And then, at an agility seminar here at my facility, This! fell apart. Now it’s time to put everything together. I have a two-part series outlining a timeline of This!’s struggles and what I’ve discovered to help her and any other dogs.
 
In the episode you'll hear:
 
• How This! falling apart at an agility seminar was a symptom of a larger problem.
• Why you can’t dog train something that isn’t a dog training problem.
• The origins of This!’s name and that there are no coincidences.
• What I began noticing about This!’s body mechanics early in puppyhood.
• That This! only showed true drive for activities of adrenaline like chasing.
• About the reactivity, resource guarding, car sickness, stunted growth, and joylessness experienced by This!.
• How anything involving thinking for This! led to her decompressing for hours.
• Why my only focus for This! became her joy.
• How a naturopath came into my life to help me help This!.
• About This!’s growth stall relative to her littermates.
• What agility jump grids help us notice in our agility dogs.
• This!’s immediate performance improvement after nutritional changes.
 
Resources:
 
1. YouTube Video: Normalizing Imperfection in Dog Training  - https://youtu.be/X_f1hm_XhJM
2. Podcast Episode 189: All The Things That Influence Your Dog’s Behavior And What Behavior Tells You  - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/189/
3. Podcast Episode 36: Puppy Selection: How I Do It and Why I Didn’t This! Time  - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/36/
4. *Book: The Resilience Project: Finding Happiness Through Gratitude, Empathy and Mindfulness by Hugh van Cuylenburg  - https://geni.us/resilience-project
5. Instagram Video: Fixing Sloppy Puppy Sits  - https://www.instagram.com/p/CG_PIBdHh5s/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
6. Podcast Episode 155: 10 Ways To Teach A Sit WITHOUT A Food Lure! Unreal Results For Puppies And Dogs Of All Ages  - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/155/
7. YouTube Video: Understanding Your Dog's Reinforcement Zone (RZ) with Susan Garrett  - https://youtu.be/OaUAScgaFAg
8. Podcast Episode 174: Dopamine In Dog Training: Anticipation, Rewards, And The Transfer Of Value  - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/174/
9. Podcast Episode 66: Resource Guarding: Dog vs Dog Aggression  - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/66/
10. Podcast Episode 75: Stop Motion Sickness: Helping Your Puppy or Dog Love the Car  - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/75/
11. Podcast Episode 111: How An Anchor Dog Can Help Overcome Your Dog’s Anxiety Or Reactivity  - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/111/
12. Podcast Episode 171: Dog Training With Layered Shaping: Why Classical Conditioning Must Come First  - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/171/
13. Carolyn McIntyre Website  - http://www.mcrehabilitation.com/
14. Kim Collins Website  - http://www.pawsitivesteps.ca/index.html
15. Podcast Episode 162: Dogs Swimming: 5 Must Do Steps For Dogs Who Hate Or Love The Water  - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/162/
16. VOSM: Dr Sherman Canapp and Dr Debra Canapp  - https://vetsportsmedicine.com/
17. Watch this Episode of Shaped by Dog on YouTube  - https://youtu.be/ph0ud1Xx9I8
 
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“Susan, how do I get what you get with your dogs?” is frequently asked, and the answer is the topic of this episode. We’re looking at 8 zones in your dog’s life, how you can use those zones to your advantage, and what the habits of success look like to get a well behaved dog. The scientific term for setting environments and situations up for your dog’s success is ‘antecedent arrangements’, and understanding how it works will bring you and your dog a life of joy together.
 
In the episode you'll hear:
 
• How to get with your dog what I have with my dogs.
• That success and failure leave clues for dog training.
• The power of antecedent arrangements for creating success for you and your dog.
• About eight zones of your dog’s life to use to your advantage.
• How the stories we tell ourselves aren’t always true and undermine our potential.
• Why I believe wholeheartedly that you and your dog can be brilliant.
• The Antecedent-Behavior-Consequence (ABC) cycle that reinforces behavior.
• How I helped my dog This! with her fears and reactivity.
• Examples of unpredictable situations with dogs and how to manage them.
• The deciding factors for having a well-trained dog.
 
Resources:
 
1. Podcast Episode 197: Outsmarting Distractions: How To Use Environmental Reinforcement in Dog Training  - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/197/
2. YouTube Playlist: Behavior Chains in Dog Training with Susan Garrett  - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy36FqDOVAwoHy87MhWFUxVd 
3. Podcast Episode 24: Help for Dogs who Chase Chipmunks, Bicycles, and Neighbor’s Cats (Distraction Intensity Index)  - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/24/
4. Podcast Episode 166: Puppy Freedom: How Much Is Too Much?  - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/166/
5. Podcast Episode 150: Adding Mindset To Your Dog Training Tools: Who Do You Become?  - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/150/
6. Podcast Episode 26: Pro Dog Training Tips to Get Your Puppy to Sleep All Night  - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/26/
7. Podcast Episode 102: Transitioning Your Dog Training: From All That Is Wrong To That Which Is Right  - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/102/
8. West Paw Toppl Treat Toys  - https://www.westpaw.com/products/toppl-treat-toy
9. PDF Download: How To Make A Snuffle Mat  - https://dogsthat.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Building-a-Snuffle-Mat.pdf
10. Podcast Episode 172: How To Teach Your Dog Anything With My Training Plan  - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/172/
11. Podcast Episode 190: Using Daily Quickies To Fast Track Your Dog Training And Grow Your Dog’s Skills  - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/190/
12. Podcast Episode 112: Stressed Dog? How Trigger Stacking Might Be Putting Your Dog Over Threshold  - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/112/
13. Podcast Episode 103: Excited Or Suspicious Dog? Dealing With Your Dog’s Emotions  - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/103/
14. Podcast Episode 191: Get Your Dog To Calm Down With This Common Sense Protocol For Relaxation  - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/191/
15. Podcast Episode 111: How An Anchor Dog Can Help Overcome Your Dog’s Anxiety Or Reactivity  - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/111/ 
16. YouTube Playlist: Reactive or Aggressive Dogs: Key Insights with Susan Garrett - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy0Tbd6ZybIXgJk3mtpBLLk7
17. Sniffspot - https://www.sniffspot.com/
18. YouTube Playlist: Susan Garrett's Dog Training Philosophy and Training Processes  - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy2An5_3KqDPqFVV6J6dYsYx
20. Watch this Episode of Shaped by Dog on YouTube - https://youtu.be/UD6TJidqVTM

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We get a lot of great comments on our videos, and sometimes I come across one that inspires a podcast episode like this one. I’m answering a very thoughtful question that many people might have. Should you abandon one training philosophy for another when results appear elusive? And should you pick a dog training lane and stay in that lane? Professional dog trainers often forget what it’s like to be starting out. That can lead to learning overwhelm and students feeling less confident about the education they’re getting and giving their dogs, so it’s important for everyone to know the direction they are heading.
 
In the episode you'll hear:
 
• A listener question about abandoning a dog training method when results could be around the corner.
• Why compassionate, efficient, and effective dog training is the trifecta of my methodology.
• The difference between finding behaviors to praise vs. behaviors to punish.
• False assumptions that some balanced dog trainers make about positive reinforcement.
• That with enough time, any dog training method will work, but there are other considerations.
• Questions to ask yourself when your dog doesn’t behave as you expected.
• How my mentor Bob Bailey defines the difference between a good trainer and a great trainer.
• What “behavior is a function of consequence” means with dog training as an example.
• Why I believe the use of aversives to change behavior in dog training are antiquated.
• The two factors of mechanics and the other 23 hours of the day in dog training progress.
 
Resources:
 
1. DogsThat YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@DogsThat
2. Podcast Episode 185: I Tried That, It Didn’t Work - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/185/
3. Podcast Episode 195: Making Your Mind Your Most Powerful Dog Training Tool - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/195/
4. YouTube Playlist: Reinforcement, Permissions and Transfer of Value in Dog Training - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy1IUj_4P54q2PIuLNtnXjFO
5. Podcast Episode 193: Do Different Dogs Really Need Different Dog Training Methods? - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/193/
6. YouTube Playlist: Mastery of Positive Reinforcement Based Dog Training - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy20_Ko8p2SaE6B2IT4o6g6K
7. YouTube Playlist: Susan Garrett's Dog Training Philosophy and Training Processes - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy2An5_3KqDPqFVV6J6dYsYx
8. Podcast Episode 197: Outsmarting Distractions: How To Use Environmental Reinforcement in Dog Training - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/197/
9. Podcast Episode 74: Yes, Susan Garrett’s Dogs Sniff On Walks - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/74/
10. Podcast Episode 11: Episode 11: The Power of Permission in Dog Training - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/11/
11. YouTube Video: Understanding Your Dog's Reinforcement Zone (RZ) - https://youtu.be/OaUAScgaFAg
12. Watch this Episode of Shaped by Dog on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-tPwWEe18M

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If you've ever owned or seen a dog who suffers from separation anxiety, you know how heartbreaking that can be. I'm sharing a 10-step protocol that will turn the dog training world on its head because it's like nothing that is out there for separation anxiety help. It's the FRIDA Protocol created by two of my European students, who are amazing dog trainers, Nadine Hehli and Simone Fasel, to help their rescue dog Frida with her extreme separation anxiety. The protocol is now helping many more dogs, and I'm bringing you the steps to overcoming canine separation anxiety for our special 200th episode of Shaped by Dog.
 
In the episode you'll hear:
 
• A case study of Nadine and Simone's rescue dog, Frida, who overcame severe separation anxiety.
• Why typical approaches to separation anxiety don't work for extreme cases.
• The 10 steps of the FRIDA Protocol to help dogs with separation anxiety.
• What equipment you'll need to get started, including a snuffle mat and remote feeder.
• The foundations for success with the FRIDA Protocol.
• Why functional relaxation to create calm for dogs is a critical component.
• Reminders about the body language of calm dogs vs. anxious dogs.
• When and how to introduce remote feeders and WiFi cameras to work through separation anxiety.
• How to begin fading in barriers that allow the dog freedom of movement in their "Fortress of Calm".
• When to introduce "Hidden Treasures" for your dog.
• Why remote feeders aren't babysitters.
• When and how to leave your dog home alone for the first time.
• How to create calm relaxation for your dog in other places like the car.
 
Separation Anxiety Online Program:
Register your interest in having Nadine and Simone’s Online Program for Separation Anxiety in English - https://dogsthat.com/separation-anxiety/
 
Dog Gear Mentioned for the FRIDA Protocol:

*West Paw Toppl Treat Toys - https://geni.us/toppl
*Snuffle Mat - https://geni.us/snuffle_mat
*Bowser Donut Dog Bed - https://geni.us/bowser-bed
*Ex-Pen - https://geni.us/ex-pen-white
*PetGeek Remote Feeder - https://geni.us/petgeek-dispenser
*Treat & Train Remote Feeder - https://geni.us/treat-train
*Ring Stick Up Cam - https://geni.us/ring-stick-up-cam
Kong Toys - https://www.kongcompany.com/
 
Resources:
 
1. FRIDA Protocol for Separation Anxiety Online Program (German) - https://www.lebenmithunden.eu/entspannt_alleine_frida
2. YouTube Playlist: Exercising Your Dog's Body and Mind: Tips and Games with Susan Garrett - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy1ISzbaoCNh0NyLg3qgDG58
3. Podcast Episode 189: All The Things That Influence Your Dog’s Behavior And What Behavior Tells You - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/189/
4. Podcast Episode 191: Get Your Dog To Calm Down With This Common Sense Protocol For Relaxation - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/191/
5. Podcast Episode 157: Dog Body Language: Understanding Canine Communication Signals And Emotions - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/157/
6. Watch this Episode of Shaped by Dog on YouTube - https://youtu.be/nr-qRKBCPUE
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Susan only recommends products she uses herself, and all opinions expressed here are her own. The link above is an affiliate link that, at no additional cost to you, we may earn a small commission if you decide to buy from it. Thank you!

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Most puppies go through a ‘Fear Period’ stage, which can include fear of objects, adults, children, and other dogs. Unfortunately, many popular strategies taught to counter puppy fear are the absolute worst things possible. I’m covering three things you should never do when your puppy or rescue dog displays fear of people and what to do instead to create confident and empowered dogs.
 
In the episode you'll hear:
 
• The bad advice given when puppies show fear of people.
• What 'flooding' is and why it intensifies fears.
• The 3E's of Environment, Education and Empowerment for puppy and rescue dog socializing.
• About empowering your dog with choice vs. controlling them.
• Cues and games that grow confidence for puppies and dogs.
• How to use a distinct noise to refocus a puppy's attention when they're worried.
• Ways to change the environment easily by changing your appearance.
• How to set up "training dens" in your home and increase confidence for puppies or rescue dogs.
• What body language looks like for confident and joyful dogs.
• How to manage and train in environments with potential fear triggers for your dog.
• What to do when you have houseguests that your dog or puppy fears.
 
Shaped by Dog Episode 200 Online Celebration Event:
Register to get the news to join us for an online party for Episode 200! - https://dogsthat.com/sbd-celebrate-episode-200/
 
Learn to Play ItsYerChoice:
https://recallers.com/iycsummit-join
 
Resources:
 
1. Crate Games Online - https://get.crategames.com/
2. Podcast Episode 191: Get Your Dog To Calm Down With This Common Sense Protocol For Relaxation - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/191/
3. YouTube Video: Susan Garrett’s Perch Work Dog Tricks (Pivots and Spins) - https://youtu.be/O6sj6fTJnFc
4. YouTube Playlist: Target Training for Dogs with Susan Garrett - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy3ylCyQ2bJQSCwo_ERiVHj3
5. Podcast Episode 89: Why Dogs Should Not Tug: The Truth Revealed - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/89/
6. YouTube Video: All About Trick Training and Wag Nation (Teach Crawl) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PS0gchkhTXU
7. Podcast Episode 175: Food Luring VS Shaping In Dog Training: How Science Changed How I Teach Dogs - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/175/
8. Podcast Episode 111: How An Anchor Dog Can Help Overcome Your Dog’s Anxiety Or Reactivity - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/111/
9. Podcast Episode 157: Dog Body Language: Understanding Canine Communication Signals And Emotions - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/157/
10. Podcast Episode 4: T.E.M.P. (Tail, Eyes/Ears, Mouth, Posture) - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/4/
11. Podcast Episode 112: Stressed Dog? How Trigger Stacking Might Be Putting Your Dog Over Threshold - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/112/
12. Podcast Episode 58: How to Create Kid Friendly Dogs and Dog Friendly Kids - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/58/
13. Podcast Episode 68: 3 Easy Tricks Every Dog Should Know - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/68/
14. YouTube Video: Normalizing Imperfection in Dog Training - https://youtu.be/X_f1hm_XhJM
15. Watch this Episode of Shaped by Dog on YouTube - https://youtu.be/-QDtHTbpHpY

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The way we train with positive reinforcement might seem a little out there as we put our dog’s emotions first, and if our dog does not do what we want them to do, we don’t punish or correct. It might even make you wonder what sort of anarchy we have in our lives with our dogs! But it’s not like that at all because one of the guiding principles I’ve been talking about since the 90s is that positive is not permissive.
 
In the episode you'll hear:
 
• What “positive not permissive” really means.
• Why the relationship we have with our dog weaves into everything.
• How expectations and consistency create clarity for dogs.
• The reasons a dog might not be meeting your expectations.
• That dog training can be part of everything you do.
• What a day might look like in your life with your dog.
• The hierarchy of behaviors to consider.
• Why recall, retrieve and relax are my top priorities.
• Games you can play with your dog for life skills.
• The reason loose leash walking begins at home.
• Tips to fit dog training into everyday life with daily quickies.
 
Shaped by Dog Episode 200 Online Celebration Event:
Register to get the news to join us for an online party for Episode 200! - https://dogsthat.com/sbd-celebrate-episode-200/

Learn to Play ItsYerChoice:
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Resources:
 
1. Crate Games Online - https://get.crategames.com/
2. Podcast Episode 171: Dog Training With Layered Shaping: Why Classical Conditioning Must Come First - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/171/
3. Podcast Episode 107: Pedicure Please: 3 Steps To Dog Nail Trimming Or Grooming Success At Home! - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/107/
4. Podcast Episode 20: Bridging the Gap Between Blame and Kindness in Dog Training - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/20/
5. Podcast Episode 27: Do Dogs Need Rules? - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/27/
6. Podcast Episode 99: When Reinforcement Based Dog Training Doesn’t Work - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/99/
7. YouTube Playlist: Dog Won't Listen or Ignores You? Susan Garrett's Training Tips to Get Your Dog Listening Anywhere - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy0HiauCoyVrDAWr1VeAWPES
8. Podcast Episode 26: Pro Dog Training Tips to Get Your Puppy to Sleep All Night - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/26/
9. Podcast Episode 150: Adding Mindset To Your Dog Training Tools: Who Do You Become? - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/150/
10. YouTube Playlist: Puppy Essentials with Susan Garrett - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy2hywpv3Md3HbWWPPbVF8W5
11. Podcast Episode 190: Using Daily Quickies To Fast Track Your Dog Training And Grow Your Dog’s Skills - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/190/
12. Podcast Episode 178: Dog Walking: Why To Start, How Often, And Where - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/178/
13. Podcast Episode 191: Get Your Dog To Calm Down With This Common Sense Protocol For Relaxation - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/191/
14. Podcast Episode 158: Stop Your Dog’s Unwanted Behaviors With This Positive Interrupter - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/158/
15. YouTube Playlist: Loose Leash Walking with Susan Garrett - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy1mGMfdVKXq_hiJ27Ej1shW
16. YouTube Playlist: Dog Training Games with Susan Garrett - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy2TzttCtZVFwzwMGayAsaYe
17. YouTube Video: Susan Garrett’s Perch Work Dog Tricks (Pivots and Spins) - https://youtu.be/O6sj6fTJnFc
18. Podcast Episode 153: Dog Muzzles: Everything You Need To Know And How To Muzzle Train Dogs - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/153/
19. Watch this Episode of Shaped by Dog on YouTube - https://youtu.be/e26e7BfX2j4