Shaped by Dog Podcast with Susan Garrett - Mindshifting Dog Behavior Problems To Overcome Extreme Training Challenges #221 #podcast

I’ve just returned home from a trip to Houston, where I competed at an agility trial with my young dog This!, and we had an epically amazing weekend. Many of you know of the struggles This! and I have experienced, which is the inspiration for this episode. What mindset do people need to either work through extreme dog training challenges or support somebody in the midst of those challenges? Today, we’re covering strategic approaches to help clear the path forward for you and your dog. 🐾 Key Moments in This Episode: 00:00 Mindset Approach for Elite Dog Sport Competitors 00:10 This!’s Houston agility trial results. 00:20 Why mindset matters for extreme dog training challenges. 00:56 Shaping Success book and my “transition” dog, Buzz. 01:35 Why training becomes difficult in dog sports. 02:20 The mindset for overcoming dog training difficulties. 02:46 Point 1: Cultivate love and connection for the dog. 04:50 Point 2: Adopt a positive mindset. 05:39 Point 3: Implement a proven dog training method that prioritizes emotional wellbeing. 06:31 Point 4: Daily conversations with your dog. 07:17 Dogs feel the emotion of our words. 08:12 Point 5: Three types of peer support groups to grow. 12:26 Tips to support others and ask for support. 13:24 Point 6: Resilience and self-belief. 14:03 Point 7: Look beyond the box. 15:34 Point 8: Have healthy emotional outlets. 16:33 Point 9: Ask better questions because the answers exist. 17:08 Point 10: Self-awareness and self-talk. 19:16 This! Texas Agility Highlight Reel In the episode you'll hear: • What mindset has to do with extreme dog training challenges. • About the more challenging dogs in my life. • How I transitioned dog training methods with my Border Collie, Buzz. • Why some dogs stop listening to their handlers. • My mindset approach for dog trainers, dog owners and dog sport competitors. • Point 1: Create love and connection for and with the dog. • Point 2: Adopt a positive mindset even if it feels awkward. • Point 3: Use a strategic dog training program that prioritizes the dog’s emotional wellbeing. • Point 4: Daily conversations with your dog that are positive. • Point 5: The 3 types of peer support groups. • Point 6: Cultivate resilience and self-belief. • Point 7: See beyond the “box.” • Point 8: Identify healthy emotional outlets. • Point 9: The answers exist, so ask better questions. • Point 10: Importance of self-awareness and self-talk. • That mindset is the make-or-break factor to realizing our dogs’ potential and our own. Resources: 1. Podcast Episode 203: Reactive, Unmotivated and Fearful: Finding Resiliency For This! Beyond Dog Training Part 1 - https://youtu.be/ph0ud1Xx9I8 2. Book: Shaping Success by Susan Garrett - https://dogsthat.com/product/shaping-success-2/ 3. Podcast Episode 136: Help Your Excited Dog Calm Down And Stop Barking, Lunging, Spinning, Nipping - https://youtu.be/06CyHsE-bEY 4. Podcast Episode 79: Reduce Anxiety and Grow Your Dog’s Confidence with These Pro Dog Training Tips - https://youtu.be/NzqJgT4dYB0 5. Podcast Episode 36: Puppy Selection: How I Do It and Why I Didn’t This! Time - https://youtu.be/04NonmrCObw 6. Podcast Episode 78: How to Train a Rescue Dog with Behavior Problems - https://youtu.be/-WTjF2ll7Xc 7. Podcast Episode 150: Adding Mindset To Your Dog Training Tools: Who Do You Become? - https://youtu.be/DZhxta1lNV8 8. Podcast Episode 172: How To Teach Your Dog Anything With My Training Plan - https://youtu.be/rRJM93aC1Ro 9. Podcast Episode 207: Rescue Dog Behavior: Training Rehomed Dogs Chat With Nadine Hehli and Simone Fasel - https://youtu.be/O3mjQGAO9vI 10. Podcast Episode 124: The Woo Side Of Dog Training: Power of Words - https://youtu.be/W42o4O2iEkc 11. Podcast Episode 208: Brilliance, Resilience And Gratitude: Inspiration And Motivation With Elliott Connie - https://youtu.be/jN9KgAm_0T0 12. Podcast Episode 177: Dog Training Outside The Box: Transfer Of Value Case Study - https://youtu.be/MRohT2ioMUE 13. Podcast Episode 204: Dog Behavior And Diet: Recovery For This! Beyond Dog Training Part 2 - https://youtu.be/OhlV8M10O2U 14. Podcast Episode 71: Pro Dog Trainer’s Secret to Help Your Naughty Dog - https://youtu.be/XUJksPoQNps 15. Podcast Episode 176: Why Your Dog’s Emotions Are A Critical Element Of Dog Training - https://youtu.be/zT1mzPhmGdo 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. - - - - - - - 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 #mindsetmatters #dogstraining #agility