3 Keys to a Confident Dog #38

What is confidence in a dog? Why do we need it? How do we grow it, and why should we even care? Confidence is a topic I’m very passionate about, and there are three things that are big contributors bringing out the best in a puppy or dog.
In the episode you'll hear:
• What my dog Decaff taught me about confidence.
• How confidence replaces stress and anxiety.
• About my once in a lifetime dogs.
• How our beliefs control our thoughts about our dogs and how our thoughts control our actions.
• Why today can be your starting point!
• The strategy you can adopt to get to where you want to be with your dog.
• My promise to Momentum’s four puppies about marbles.
• About emotional states and our dogs.
• Why to play small to play big.
• How you can see lack of marble building behaviour in performance sports like agility.
• About defining the behavior you see by what is real.
• How much the language you use about your dog matters.
• Why we want our bag of marbles overfull.
Resources:
Blog Post: Is There a Difference? -
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Podcast Episode 8: Get Your Dog in the Belief Loop of Awesome -
• Get Your Dog in the Be...
Susan Garrett’s Recallers Successes Facebook Page -
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Podcast Episode 22: The Invisible Bubble of Pressure and Your Dog -
• The Invisible Bubble o...
Vlog Post: Where is Your Dog on the Circle of Fun? -
susangarrettdogagility.com/20...
Blog Post: Improve Your Dog Training by Playing Like A Dog -
susangarrettdogagility.com/20...
Home School the Dog -
dogsthat.com/y/hstd
Recallers -
recallers.com/
DogsThat.Com -
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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.
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[@Crazy_Cat_Lady_17]

I have had people say that about my cats, that they all have so much character.

[@1jlmch]

I needed this. I have labeled my English mastiff as a scaredy cat. No more. Thanks so much for this, Susan.

[@NotMeTodayMaybe]

I'd like to comment on this episode in case anyone is struggl8ng with this. Susan is 100% right on what you expect out of your dog is what you get. I ended up with a pug/miniature pinscher mix puppy. Neither of these breeds is know for obedience or being water dogs. However, I just kept trying. By age 3 she was a fully trained PTSD service dog with great obedience skills. She paddleboards, fetches, swims and kayaks. She LOVES playing on agility (we don't compete, but we do it for fun). She rides on my bicycle. People regularly tell me she is the best trained dog (she has her issues as she becomes hyperaroused easily). Don't give up because you have a "stubborn" or "dumb" or "hyper" or "aggressive" breed. Shape your dog so it can do the things you love with you. Make training fun for you both.

[@DogsThat]

Beautifully said, thank you! ❤️❤️❤️ And awesome work with your dog! 🤩

[@indythedancinghovawart4883]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! Such an amazing podcast, with a such beautiful message. This video is one of the "aha" videos for me even if I was acutally aware of many components of your message. But somehow after watching it, so many things make sense!

[@pamavella]

This defining what is possible really works!!!!!!! So much that now we both believe it! And she is becoming Molly the brave which I have always called her as she could out anxious every anxious dog that lived ever! Susan your great kindness and guidance , the amount you share and care for us and our companions is so appreciated. I have realised how very clever my girl is...she is super intelligent and she is teaching me more about herself every day. Thank you so very much.

[@pascaleburnet7583]

Another gem! Define the dog by what’s possible! Need to tattoo that in my brain :) thank you Susan🐾💕

[@tatianafedorova926]

I think it is very important for dog owners to see this in combination- to no label your dog AND to act on the things that make your dog uncomfortable. Thank you, Susan!

[@michellebutler5156]

Great podcast on building confidence and why is it’s so important !💖

[@gimmeltrout]

This is the subject I wanted to suggest. What perfect timing for me and my little dog who worries. Now we have a real plan. Thank you!

[@carolemuenzer5490]

Susan thank you, this video made me cry, I’ve been working with my hardest dog ever this was so encouraging. She is teaching me a lot I’m trying to go a little slower on some things with her, you’ve answered a lot of questions about that very thing. I started training dogs back in high school and just kept improving on each dog. So now I’m older and not as energized, I want to bring out the best in her and me. Thank you again

[@DogsThat]

Thank you so much for your beautiful note, Carole! You've got this!

[@christinehottinger5791]

I feel like I still don't know precisely what confidence is in a dog. This has some great tips for owners who have identified or suspected their dog of being less than confident, but I'd love to hear more about how to gauge a dog's confidence and assess when you're succeeding in building or maintaining your dog's confidence.

[@DogsThat]

Hi Christine, the episode about TEMP might be helpful for you. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qIuviXxvfZh0qNE

[@DogsThat]

Hi Christine, there's a new episode covering your question! kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKvUe5qKacmMeJI

[@nancyhooper1742]

Another great podcast and definitely believe any pet can be Great if you give them the ability to be Great. Totally agree not to label ❤❤❤❤⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@karlawilson1032]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Another podcast with a motherlode of gems!

[@allisontraynor2870]

Another great podcast ❤️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@melissaayres6347]

Love this, thank you

[@Defender_messenger]

just a bunch of yes! I really enjoy all your videos ! Im a dog trainer and I’ve been listening to your videos on my way to work. Love your approach! Thank you.

[@Laura-yo1gh]

I have 2 dogs - one very confident, very stoic, steady an bold. The other much more flighty; jumps off like a scalded cat if we try to disentangle a twig from the floof on her back legs. Nails, tbh never tried - they wear down naturally as she is well exercised. Waiting for the triple p programme to open in recallers, then i will see if i can give it a try.

[@equinn1768]

Brilliant ❤️

[@kellymorris1814]

I feel that we skipped by the first strategy a bit. We ask the person to ignore the dog and then how do we proceed from there? What do we do if tugging is not an option at this time (I'm committed to making it a thing, however)?

[@DogsThat]

Hi Kelly, here's an earlier episode that will help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e2nRhHmfprmUoq8

[@homiesaywhat]

The volume of your voice is very loud, please position yourself further away from the mic