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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 from the mid-1990s, I reflect on how dog training shifts happen, why curiosity creates more clarity than blame or punishment, and why great results are not reserved for “special” trainers. We’re talking about reinforcement, intrinsic motivation, meaningful change, and why dogs are always doing the best they can with the information we’ve given them in the environment we’re asking them to work in. 🐾Key Episode Moments: 00:00 A Conversation That Sparked Hope 01:11 Why I’ve Been Feeling Discouraged About the Direction of Dog Training 01:54 The Mid-’90s Agility Conversation That Felt Like a Shift 03:37 Hearing “That Might Work for Susan Garrett, But Not for the Rest of Us” 04:43 Listening to a Balanced Dog Training Podcast Where My Training Was Discussed 07:26 The Shift Happening in Reinforcement-Based Dog Agility Training 08:59 Karen Pryor’s Stages of Change and How Progress Happens 10:33 Why Reinforcement-Based Results Are Possible for Everyday Dog Owners 12:47 Why Great Dog Training Is Built Through Clear Systems 12:59 Asking Myself: “Is It Possible That I’m Wrong?” 14:21 Love in Dog Training Means Clarity 14:53 Understanding vs Pressure in Dog Training 16:09 Replacing Blame With Better Questions Resources: 1. Podcast Episode 313: Are You Learning Or Looping: What To Do When Training Your Dog Stops Being Fun - https://youtu.be/HjOeqUByTqw?si=Xr1e5r1rOb6ziyXr 2. Podcast Episode 146: Balanced Dog Training: Does It Really Exist? - https://youtu.be/WtGjhPRQWoo?si=OT5PABDyTx0JRm6_ 3. Podcast Episode 114: Dog Agility Training: 3 Big Mistakes All Dog Owners Should Avoid - https://youtu.be/vAkL3UVoOBs?si=cnL2Yg2fSjEqA_Ep 4. Podcast Episode 78: How to Train a Rescue Dog with Behavior Problems - https://youtu.be/-WTjF2ll7Xc?si=Oxnuqce9R152q9tu 5. Podcast Episode 94: How the Best Professional Dog Trainers Use Reinforcement - https://youtu.be/jwZyBAYe6FY?si=IX52tePKM-ngKdpL 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 132 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 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
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