Shaped by Dog Podcast with Susan Garrett - Is Your Dog Really Being Spiteful? #321 #podcast

When a new puppy arrives, the change in routine can create big feelings for an adult dog who has been part of every training session. Behaviors that look surprising are often signs of stress rather than spite or defiance. When we stay curious, it becomes easier to notice what our dogs may be trying to communicate. I'm sharing simple ways to support your adult dog so they can feel calm and confident while you focus on training your new puppy. 📝 Read the transcript: https://dogsthat.com/transcript/episode-321/ 🐾Key Episode Moments: 00:00 Are dogs capable of being spiteful? 01:24 The two questions that change everything. 02:12 My student’s story about an adult dog’s unexpected behavior. 02:42 The cognitive bias behind assuming dogs are ‘spiteful.’ 03:36 Why curiosity deepens connection and removes blame. 04:17 How stress changes physiology - 2 real life examples. 05:50 Ruling out medical conditions. 06:22 Other potential stressors. 08:20 Supporting your adult dog during the puppy transition. 11:31 Step-by-step plan to create calm for your adult dog. 15:57 The power of choosing curiosity. Resources: 1. Podcast Episode 189: All The Things That Influence Your Dog’s Behavior And What Behavior Tells You - https://youtu.be/Tce597xfqA4 2. Podcast Episode 154: Car Vacations With Dogs: Tips To Make Holiday Road Trips Safe And Fun For All - https://youtu.be/VW4QahyOg5E 3. Podcast Episode 128: Reduce Stress For Dogs During Holiday Celebrations - https://youtu.be/vzJmChfC85I 4. Podcast Episode 72: Preventing Dog Aggression: Introducing Dogs or Puppies with Project Togetherness - https://youtu.be/K17x8i_Qb9k 5. Podcast Episode 181: Training Multiple Dogs To Wait Turns And Relax - https://youtu.be/u4L-ra0fwc8 6. Podcast Episode 266: Hot Zone And Stays – How One Dog Training Nuance Can Fix Anxiety And Duration. - https://youtu.be/x9_iX6--lXk 7. Podcast Episode 191: Get Your Dog To Calm Down With This Common Sense Protocol For Relaxation - https://youtu.be/FRmLd4k5qGk 8. Podcast Episode 314: Dog Enrichment Secrets Part 1: Using Your Dog’s Natural Instincts To Build Variety And Engagement - https://youtu.be/fJUvfrU_zP4 9. Podcast Episode 315: Dog Enrichment Secrets Part 2: 30 Day Enrichment Challenge + Free Planner PDF - https://youtu.be/aBuG1z2oLos 10. *West Paw Zogoflex Toppl Treat Dispensing Dog Toy Puzzle - https://geni.us/toppl 11. Podcast Episode 317: 20 Exercises That Help Your Dog Live Longer: Start Today! - https://youtu.be/vMkEJo5zfLM 12. Podcast Episode 20: Bridging the Gap Between Blame and Kindness in Dog Training - https://youtu.be/Ep6wzXdCbxg 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