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When do you consider your dog trained? That’s what we’re talking about in this episode. We’re also looking at why I think “dog training” might be misnamed and what all great relationships have in common. Plus if you ever find yourself furious with your dog, I’ve got one big tip to help! 00:00 When is a dog fully trained? 01:22 Dogs aren’t machines. 02:12 Two most common dog training questions. 02:56 Dog training is science AND relationship building. 04:13 Qualities of a healthy relationship. 05:45 When can you stop giving your dog treats? 06:23 Transfer value from rewards into the relationship. 07:00 Bribing dogs with food backfires in the long term. 07:56 The most efficient way animals learn. 10:35 When you’re furious, get curious. 12:44 Layers of learning are opportunities for joy. In the episode you'll hear: • My answers to the two most common dog training questions asked of me. • What owning a car has to do with dog training. • What all great relationships have in common. • How to turn being puzzled, frustrated or furious with your dog around. Resources: • Shaped By Dog Podcast Episode 2: Reinforcement - https://youtu.be/2mTTxBbg_ww • Blog: What’s a Reward for Your Dog? List of Reinforcers - https://susangarrettdogagility.com/2018/10/reward-list-of-reinforcers/ • Blog: Lurers Anonymous (Luring vs Shaping) - https://susangarrettdogagility.com/2018/11/lurers-anonymous/ • Dr. Ellyn Bader (The Couples Institute) - https://www.couplesinstitute.com/about-us/ P.S. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel so you get notifications of new videos! - - - - - - - Dogs That is brought to you by Susan Garrett and the Say Yes Dog Training Team. Susan Garrett’s interest in animal behaviour started at the University of Guelph where she earned a Bachelor of Science majoring in Animal Science. Since then she has developed into a preeminent dog trainer and canine sports instructor and competitor. Susan is one of the most successful agility competitors of the last three decades. She has won multiple Gold Medals at National or World Championship events with every dog she has ever owned over the past 30 years. A natural teacher and an entertaining speaker, Susan is world renowned as a leading educator of dog trainers. Her understanding of how to apply science-based learning principles to both competitive and family pet dog training has been pivotal in changing how dogs are trained. Susan is now helping many thousands of dog owners in 82 countries have the best relationship possible with their dogs. The real joy for her comes from bringing confidence to dogs and their owner through playful interactions and relationship building games that are grounded firmly in the science of how animals learn. - - - - - - - Our Website: https://dogsthat.com Our Podcast: https://shapedbydog.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SusanGarrettDogAgility/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SusanGarrettDogsThat/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dogsthat/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dogsthat Pinterest: https://pinterest.ca/dogsthatcom/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/susangarrett There’s always something new happening at Dogs That, so if you’d like to be the first to know, visit our website, register to receive updates, and we'll keep you in the loop. https://dogsthat.com
