This Or That's: Your Dog's Decision-Making Blueprint #332
Visit us at shapedbydog.com This or That games create a decision-making blueprint that helps your dog learn to make brilliant choices. In th...
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This Or That's: Why Most Dogs Never Become Decision-Makers #331
Visit us at shapedbydog.com What if most dogs never become great decision-makers because decision-making is one of the most overlooked skill...
Is Dog Training About To Change? #330
Visit us at shapedbydog.com Is dog training about to change? In this episode, I'm sharing why a recent conversation about reinforcement-base...
Is Your "Once In A Lifetime Dog" Holding You Back? #329
Visit us at shapedbydog.com Is your "Once In A Lifetime Dog" holding you back? What you believe about your dog shapes what you notice, how y...
How To Shape Your Dog: The Ultimate Guide To Training Success #328
Visit us at shapedbydog.com How to shape your dog for training success starts with understanding that shaping isn't about waiting and hoping...
Beyond "Yes" And "Good": Why Your Dog Needs "Spotlights" #327
Visit us at shapedbydog.com Moving beyond general marker words like "yes" and "good" can bring much more clarity to your dog's training, and...
The 30 Second Reset - Because Your Dog Knows #326
Visit us at shapedbydog.com Sometimes what we need most in dog training is a simple 30-second reset, because our dogs know far more about ou...
When To Add A Verbal Cue... Don't Make These Mistakes #325
Visit us at shapedbydog.com If your dog has ever "known" a verbal cue but didn't respond the first time you asked, it may be that your cue h...
The First Two Weeks With Your Puppy: What You Grow Is What You Get #324
Visit us at shapedbydog.com The first two weeks with your puppy are when what you grow is what you get. In these early days, everyday choice...
Why Dogs "Ignore" Commands #323
Visit us at shapedbydog.com Why dogs "ignore" commands has less to do with defiance and more to do with education. When a dog doesn't respon...
Loose Leash Walking Starts Without A Leash #322
Visit us at shapedbydog.com Loose leash walking starts without a leash. I would like you to think for a moment about what kind of an emotion...
Is Your Dog Really Being Spiteful? #321
Visit us at shapedbydog.com When a new puppy arrives, the change in routine can create big feelings for an adult dog who has been part of ev...
The Thing You THINK Calms Your Puppy... #320
Visit us at shapedbydog.com A lick mat can feel like magic when it brings instant peace to a whiny or restless puppy, but sometimes that cal...
10 Misleading Dog Training Arguments #319
Visit us at shapedbydog.com If you've ever had someone twist your training philosophy into something it's not, you've likely run into a Stra...
What If The Hidden Source Of Your Dog's On Leash Chaos Begins BEFORE Your Walk Does? #318
Visit us at shapedbydog.com Many dogs start spinning, barking, or rushing when the leash comes out or you head toward the door, but what if...
20 Exercises That Help Your Dog Live Longer: Start Today! #317
Visit us at shapedbydog.com Your dog's movement can reveal a lot about their long-term comfort and health. That's why I'm sharing more than...
Senior Dogs, Best Lives: The Four Pillars To Longevity #316
Visit us at shapedbydog.com Helping senior dogs live their best lives starts with simple, intentional choices that nurture their body, mind,...
Training Tips From Susan: Why I Don't Use The Word "No" With My Dogs And What I Teach Instead
Message From Susan Hey everyone, it's Susan, and you're about to hear one of my training tips and tidbits. These are quick, actionable strat...
Training Tips From Susan: Shaping Q&A: Non-Reward Markers, Reinforcement Strategies, And Making Training Work For Every Dog
Message From Susan Hey everyone, it's Susan, and you're about to hear one of my training tips and tidbits. These are quick, actionable strat...
Dog Enrichment Secrets Part 2: 30 Day Enrichment Challenge + Free Planner PDF #315
Visit us at shapedbydog.com What might look like digging, chewing, or shredding is often a dog's way of saying, "I need more enrichment." In...