Done Is Better Than Perfect #1

[@judymiller323]

I've kept going back- back- back- to one podcast or another so today I said, heck, I'm just starting at the beginning !!! Susan, I am 72, have a 5 mo old mini Aussie, and have trained previous dogs just as you said.... My Zoe (current companion) is making me the person she thinks I am ! I know i'm making mistakes because I'm training differently, and it's foreign to me- BUT- I am committed to giving her her best life so that we an grow old(er) together. Thank you SO much for who you are and how you train- you are an angel, for sure.

[@snowbird1831]

I did the same thing. For months, I've been watching different trainers and, today, I decided to start at her beginning. How is Zoe doing with training?

[@Skyesoceaneyes]

This reminds me of a saying that I heard and love: Anything worth doing is worth doing badly! Sometimes we aren't on our A game, but we have to just slog through!

[@michaelburke9263]

I love your podcasts and am in Recallers. In researching dog-related stuff, your first podcast came up when I usually can't sleep. I love it!! Thank you for giving all that you do.

[@DogsThat]

Thank you Michael, we're so grateful to have you in this community!

[@dnrjeep]

Thank you for your ability to show us how to communicate with our fur babies, I will be watching your podcasts, starting with this one! Again thank you!

[@kimberleystone9882]

I'm so happy that I found Susan / DogsThat. I needed to hear the truths in this podcast and I can't wait to get started!

[@DogsThat]

Hi Kim, welcome to the podcast, we're happy you're joining us!

[@rastamacbcs]

"Done is better than perfect" has become one of my go to mantras since learning it from Susan Garrett. The amount of stuff I get done in my daily life using that mantra is amazing. Thanks SG, keep these great podcasts coming!

[@CamilleGG451]

Well as someone who is starting professional dog training, I've been asking myself (after 8 years of studying from LOADS of resources and having done dog-walking professionally for 15) "how can I start professionally training when I keep learning more and more about dogs/ behavior mod/ training, etc.??" I feel like I need to get to the point where very few things are new concepts to me before I have any business training professionally because I care so much about dogs and their people. I've been studying independently from every source out there and down to my six favorites (yes including you Susan! 😄). I think it's time for me to start, and if I'm very conservative with what I take on, I should probably adopt the attitude "well..... Done ( in this case, starting) is better than perfect" ! 😱

[@katemolly100]

I have been bouncing around from podcast a podcast for about six months. Finally starting at the beginning! I am so grateful for this resource! I also love that you have it both on the podcast app and KZbin!

[@jc20241]

Back in the 90s, I read a dog training book about a vizsla who used to fight with every dog it met but then was rehabilitated and never fought again. I just did a quick google search for it but didn’t find it. I was already a positive reinforcement trainer but this book and dog I never knew definitely shaped me further. I actually had computer passwords referencing that book to help remind me that I don’t have to enter any argument that I’m invited to. Do you remember this book? This podcast needs more views ❤

[@jc20241]

Is the book I’m thinking about Turid Rugaas Calming Signals? Now it’s driving me a little crazy.

[@tamiiona6429]

It's very nice that I can come back and review this podcast when necessary for me.Thank you

[@agatakochanska6711]

OMG, I love every single aspect of your podcast: what you're saying, how you're saying this, your body language. I have a rescue dog who is now 10 years old and who came to my life as 1.5 - 2-year-old with the problem of fear-based aggression towards people (not very severe, attempts at scaring people away rather than biting them) and reactivity towards other dogs. I didn't know anything about dogs then, tabula rasa - my only "knowledge" was that dogs are people's best friends. I went with him through the whole course of traditional training, which did some damage but, luckily, not catastrophic damage. And then I started learning - and he turned out to be a very good teacher, patient with me and all my errors. I recently realized that, thanks to him, I'm a very different person now and I owe him really a lot - I am shaped by this dog and I become open to get shaped by others now. Than you!!!

[@susantaylor7496]

So I've just arrived at this party. Having watched several 'random' episodes that were useful to my current dog training 'struggles' I decided they were all relevant so I'm starting from number one and will watch them all. Can't wait for this amazing journey, thank you so much Susan.

[@DogsThat]

Susan, welcome, we're super happy you are here.

[@janegilbert9851]

Amazing podcast, you certainly have a voice that makes so mush sense not only in dog training but how to live a fulfilled and happy life. Thank you for sharing your experiences and knowledge.

[@ldavis-henry5065]

I have listened to every one of your podcasts (140) several times and now going back to start at #1 again. I share your podcasts with lots of people- friends and strangers I meet on my dog walks 😁 Congratulations on 30K subscribers! I love your energy, knowledge and your willingness to share this with others. Shout out to your amazing team as well. I am thoroughly enjoying Handling 360/Agility nation. Fellow 🇨🇦 living in 🇨🇭

[@jenniwilson8075]

So glad these are on KZbin! It's not available where I listen to podcasts.

[@DogsThat]

Hi Jenni, where do you listen? We are still adding to other podcast sources so we can see about adding it to yours as well :)

[@jenniwilson8075]

@@DogsThat it's called Spreaker :)

[@tiffenyfulmer254]

I love all your videos. I've started the games and can't wait to join recallers. I love your enthusiasm on how you teach. Your an amazing person ❣️

[@azogal53]

Better dog, better person, better life! Thank you Susan

[@mollycanadian9253]

Just what I needed! I made a huge mistake and got a puppy from a puppy mill (didn't know it at the time). I love him with all his flaws but he is a challenge. Will watch every one of your podcasts and do the best I can (done is better than perfect)!

[@purplejodyjake]

I watch most of your videos several times over because there’s always so much covered in so little time - it would be nice too, to have more attention paid to the challenges that come with/from small dogs. Training requires a lot more bending yourself in half, the different personalities of small dogs, even when they’re puppies. Training my 4 lb. cockapoo has presented me with all sorts of problems that my 80 collies never did. (She is now two years old but still only ten lbs).

[@clevercanid573]

Thank you for starting this journey!!!

[@lisaorchard9389]

So grateful to have found you! “Done is better than perfect” wow, what timing, I’m training my 8 month old WCS and have periods of analysis paralysis = scared to train wrong so no training happens!!!! Thank you 👱🏻‍♀️🙏🏻

[@una2702]

Susan, I love this... not only for my dog, but also, because I am a teacher, for all my students. I too believe that having a dog is helping me become a better person (though we both have a long way to go!) I am starting here and will listen to all these past episodes :-)

[@shayjones954]

I am so glad I found this podcast! I was a Recallers and Recallers Alum for quite a little bit, but then = well, you know, life. And my older dogs were so so good - and then I got a new drivey pup for SAR and went looking for my Recallers info - I am so glad I FOUND THIS PODCAST!

[@joannemcfarland2559]

Thank you very much I am new to your channel and want to help my 3 yr old boy to be the best he could be and to live a long happy life.

[@The1eviltemptress]

I'm so grateful you took the first step in creating your amazing podcast! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

[@ventoefuracao]

It's so good O came back to the first to see them all!!! Excelent from the start! 👏👏👏👏👏

[@debib9636]

I needed to hear ‘done is better than perfect’! I love your comment - our lives are shaped by dog and God!! Thank you for these podcasts, loving them! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@lisatci]

Done is better than perfect! Absolutely Susan!

[@lisad7114]

I love, love listening to these podcasts. I listen in my car, at home and on my lunch. I listen once and then again to take notes.Most importantly I learn something new all the time. Thank you!

[@juliewolff8707]

amen sister!!

[@flappycelery]

I just found you from a facebook recc.! Exactly what I was looking for! Expertise, enthusiasm, interesting, fun and knows her stuff!! I'm about to get another dog- (if people would stop adopting them so fast, I can't even find one that's a good fit!! - and Im SURE there will be training and other adjustments involved!. I had such an amazing dog for 9 years, I never needed to train her. But she died of old age at 14 and now I'm searching for the next great 4 legged companion. I just saved all of your videos. I'll be binge watching!

[@lovinglullaby2832]

I am so glad I found this. You are a breath of fresh air and very wise. ❤️ God bless you

[@ladonnaking4222]

So happy to have these wonderful podcasts available.

[@CathyCoady-m4f]

Captions!! Thank you so much for providing captions. I am hearing impaired and always struggle to understand what is being said. Sometimes what I "hear" is not at all what is being said. I mostly watch TV with no sound and captions turned on. So, THANK YOU for providing captions. It lets me understand and enjoy your videos and podcasts.

[@DogsThat]

💕💕💕💕💕

[@Rottncattledog]

You are PERFECT for this.......5 STARS!!!!

[@katarzynakrawczyk30]

Thank you Susan!!! You are amazing and I’m so happy I found you.

[@ingridcranton3060]

I just found these podcasts and am so thankful. Now I can encourage my husband and family members to watch so they can better understand what I am doing (in Recallers) and how they can support our puppy and me and play along!

[@sov_life]

Thank you for this podcast. I need to explain that in french to my dog's community in our club 🙏😊

[@DogsThat]

Thank you for watching and sharing with your friends ❤

[@jamesamor1421]

Thinking about getting an assistance dog. So glad I found your channel and love your ethos.

[@DogsThat]

Welcome James, thank you for tuning in!

[@mothedogtrainer]

Done is better than perfect 👍🏼. Great advice.

[@donnagaston5958]

I have just discovered you and I absolutely LOVE your philosophy so far. (I’ve only listened to 6 episodes!) My last dog passed at the end of 10/2023 - just a few months ago. I am about ready to get another rescue dog & have been trying to learn all I can. I’ve had 4 dogs in the last 10 years but have never done any training! I’m not doing that again - both of us can be much happier! I had no idea all of this exists. I’ve had huge guilty feelings but I’m starting every moment to “start today” (you just said it in Ep 1). I’lll figure out where to get some questions answered, like how to be choose my next rescue dog? Thank you so much! And, reading the comments, it sounds like I’ll be in great company on this journey with your experience!

[@DogsThat]

Hi Donna, we're so glad you've joined our community, it's truly is filled with amazing people as you say ❤️ We have a Rescue Dog playlist with lots of insight for you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3LSloiQm6yVjMU&pp=gAQBiAQB Susan shared a while back how she selects her puppies, and although it's not exactly what you asked, it contains helpful advice for you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZmWxoKGjp6iCmNk

[@donnagaston5958]

@@DogsThat Thank you so much! I know all of my questions are likely answered in her productions. I just want more hours in the day to watch/listen to them all

[@donnagaston5958]

OOPS! to get caught up. I’m wanting to start looking now, but I set my goal for April. She mentioned in 1 I watched yesterday that May 20 is rescue dog day. It may be that long before I find my next pup! I thank you for you time! Now back to KZbin….

[@DE-ss5ks]

So true. Susan has a the best training program I've signed up for. It sounds cliche but it makes is so easy to work with your dog. No stress if you follow the program. You develop an amazing connection with your dog. I signed up because I volunteer in rescue and have rescue dogs. They have issues created by humans and this program has done wonders for us.

[@DogsThat]

Thank you so much for such a lovely note, DH!

[@piesiej]

Amazing, great, valuable and sooo helpful. Today my supervisor told me how my dog has changed. Why she changed? One of the reason is Susan and her program - Home School the Dog. Thank you once again!!

[@RobandMichelleMiller]

I've been listening to your podcasts for a while now and jumped around to different ones. I finally decided to start at podcast #1 and to move progressively through them to really benefit from all of them! Being a "Perfectionist"- I can really appreciate the statement "Done is better than Perfect!". Thank you for sharing all your valuable content- I'm looking forward to joining Recallers soon to help my energetic little Boston be a better pup!

[@kerrygray2726]

Thank you...starting at one..owned by a loveable cattle dog

[@colleenpedersen8692]

I love listening to you during my time in my home gym. Thank you for sharing your valuable lessons Susan, they apply to so much more than dog training.

[@Moonfire5757]

Thank you so much for all this free information you are sharing!

[@dogsrgodsspelledbackwards3340]

Thank you for this podcast. DONE IS BETTER THAN PERFECT. My dogs have made me a better listener, learner and lover of educating my dogs. You are awesome.

[@katherinecollmer1094]

Wow. I needed this so much today. Win (my corgi) and I had a positive moment this morning and then the day went downhill from there. Stress on my part, I think; but regardless, I needed to hear this. thank you!

[@dogsrgodsspelledbackwards3340]

Awesome 1st podcast. I would love to see you doing a tv show on All About Dogs and then Some

[@cindyclark3969]

Starting from the beginning because I have missed some of the podcasts. Love them.

[@heatherpayne5442]

Thank you Susan for helping me to be a better trainer and person!

[@islandhunde-steinunns-kennel]

So happy to find you on KZbin besides your programms/ courses and Facebook! 😍

[@crazeedogs]

You just never cease to educate and amaze me-thank you so much ❤️

[@juanitaburt5281]

I’m glad that I came across your home school the dog course on my Facebook feeds. I joined your course and thoroughly enjoyed your enthusiasm, I’m looking forward to the course and listening to your podcast and I hope I can teach my 7yo rescued dog new things

[@Tinalynn63]

So very excited 😊 about this podcast to train my little Emmit ❤ he is a Chihuahua/Poodle mix!

[@tatianafedorova926]

Thank you, Susan!

[@wendydaniel6857]

Love it, Susan! I’m planning to get a dog in 2022 and I’m doing my homework with you and a couple of others. Great work. I’m learning from all of you! I’ll buy your programs closer to the time ...

[@sharons.3870]

Love the perspective glad I found you!! Thank you!

[@DogsThat]

Thank you, Sharon!

[@toffee321]

Just subscribed to your channel. Thank you for sharing your experience.

[@azogal53]

Starting my second go-round on your podcasts. So inspirational! My husband loves them too. We all benefit!

[@kimbruce52]

Thank you so much for this podcast- I’m so happy I found it. I listened to some of your more recent ones, but am now going back to start from the beginning. I had my first Border Collie for 15 years and sadly he is no longer with us. (Your dogs are absolutely beautiful by the way!) It’s been about a year, but I am just now feeling ready for a new puppy. How lucky I feel to have come across you prior to starting my next puppy journey. I’m excited to be able to learn from you as I can see you have so much valuable knowledge to share and I want to be an even better dog parent this time around. I liked what you said about having a great family pet in addition to a working partner. The reality is we have our dogs a lot longer than their professional career lasts. Thank you for doing what you’re doing!

[@Trust-Zone-Dog-Training]

Awesome, such a great starting point 😊 💜

[@liamball8335]

I’m late to the game but loving everything you’re saying Susan. Thanks for putting your wisdom out there!

[@DogsThat]

Welcome, Liam, we hope you enjoy being a part of the community! 🐶

[@litapitruzzello9174]

Love it - done is better than perfect...definitely. Gotta take action! Thanks for your encouragement and sharing your knowledge!

[@xanderstrudel5339]

So many things to learn in just 20 minutes of time from Susan Garrett! Amazing

[@egbun]

This is a fantastic philosophy. I wish you would start a certification program so we can find SayYes (or whatever you would label it) trainers around the world.

[@MrAvila-qm6rj]

First time listener. You remind me of Jocko Willink’s credo: Discipline Equals Freedom and Extreme Ownership.

[@jozeepare9616]

2022 new resolution, start to listen to all your podcasts, take notes, planned the week and filmed my training ! :)

[@shelbymclaughlinracing]

What an amazing and motivational podcast!!! Makes me want to get up right now and work with my dog! Can't wait to watch all the other videos. Thank you Susan for sharing your knowledge with us.

[@maxinewongsee4307]

Looking forward to seeing and learning from the podcasts.

[@suenorwood6699]

As always, great information about dog training and life as well. Susan Garrett is the best! I am looking forward to the rest of the series. Definitely 5 stars 🤩

[@deborahstevens659]

Just found you. I am thankful for your insight. I got a puppy a year ago. I have been working with her. She has some things that she does on her walks that need work. Looking what she is doing, I am now looking at myself and make some changes to help her.💖

[@DogsThat]

We are so glad you found us! Love that you are keen to reflect on the things you are doing, you are in the perfect place for growth and learning

[@Ocudavidimvideooo]

Thanks to my experiences, I went from an introverted extrovert to a full-on introvert. 😮‍💨 I'm grateful for coming across your videos because they helped me change my perspective (some things I knew before, theoretically, but that wasn't helping when impulsive moments kick in) and with it improve my teaching her, and at the same time I'm mad I haven't come across them sooner and avoided some mistakes I made and damaging things I did. 😞 Still unsure if I'm being clear to my girl, though. 😅 HOW do I increase her excitement/joy for training and games with me? She used to go crazy about the tug and frisbee (and water), but lately it seems that not even that can keep her fully focused (I do balance breaks, I use different-valued treats, I add challenges/distractions when she's good at something at home, I train with her in different environments, I use "squeaky" voice... What else can I do?!) For example I did "it's your choice" with her since the beginning (I haven't come across your videos yet at the time) because I've seen it somewhere else, though they didn't explain how important that is for things other than self-control - and she STILL continues to attempt to grab stuff off the ground outside, just yesterday she came across one bone outside, sniffed it and left it and instantly got a praise and reward, only to come across another one three seconds later and attempt to grab and chew it! Thankfully, she at least learned to drop on cue better than to control herself, so that hazard was avoided, but it's so discouraging to not be able to see any significant progress in that area! 😮‍💨

[@Tassie2010]

So good to have these podcasts to add to the goodness, not only in dog training, but in personal development. Thank you Susan. from Barb Duke *****

[@kat2663]

Thank you like always you make me think outside my box.. gems each time I listen..and a few realisations 🙏5stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@gudrunvl]

I love your podcast and I have shared it with several friends and family members who love dogs. I have a suggestion/request for a future podcast theme: rehabilitation of your dog after surgery or serious illness. Looking forward to it. love Gudrun

[@gwenziebarth3995]

Have loved Susan’s teachings since my first dog fifteen years ago. Love being able to listen whilst I work and travel 😍

[@ionicamermaid1141]

Great! I recently found your channel and I'm really enjoying it. Happy you took that step!

[@maribelperez2190]

Hi there, starting also with recallers, I do love the way your explain and you express yourself. A lot to learn in the journey with you and your team, thanks to share it

[@Phoenix.Productions]

hi there Done Is my new favorite word

[@suedavies6743]

I love it!

[@lesleybowen6590]

More shareable stuff from Susan. LOVE IT! Thank you!

[@haventli]

I'm looking forward to listening to this while gardening and cycling. Thank you for the great content you put out everywhere and the compassionate approach you and your team bring to living life.

[@suescheffelaar5977]

I absolutely love your approach to life and to dog training. It is so refreshing to hear your thoughts and tips. Subscribed ❤❤❤

[@azogal53]

Wow! A "10" from me. Chocolate chip cookies to you 🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪

[@rhondahensley2179]

***** Great podcast. Becoming engaged in moving forward.

[@ciannacoleman5125]

I always try to think about what i did that caused my dog's problem (sometimes like jumping it is just that the boundry of "no jumping" has not been taught yet), but my fiance has taken to calling our new 10month rescue puppy "dumbass." For example he sniffed then licked a paint roller (dont worry it was a new one and a small lick), i was like "you realize smell and taste are like 80% of a dog's learning toolkit right?" 😂 He is definitely the indulgent/impatient one with the dogs, actually asked me today how to get him from jumping on the doors, i looked at him and asked if he meant the jumping while in seperation anxiety mode that we are already working on smh (that was infact what he meant and hadnt thought of it that way).

[@michellefries8361]

Lightbulb moment right there ! My dog spins her head to look at me when I sigh ! It may not be directed at her, but she doesn't appear to like it.

[@suedavies6743]

I just learned that when the thumbs up is blue (instead of grey) with a box around it, it means I already 'liked' it! :)

[@rosebud71wilcox61]

I want you to know I chose you and your training methods over The Dog Whisperer😀

[@maryellenseaman7341]

Just listened to your KZbin video on resource guarding. We have a 6 year old female lab. We moved to FL about a year ago, and have a small yard so we started going to the dog park. She didn’t really play with the other dogs, but enjoyed going. After about 4 months, she started chasing and barking at some of the dogs that got close to her. So we stopped going. Then my daughter was watching her while we were on vacation, and she bit her dog when he got close to her dog bowl. Is this something we can fix ourselves, or is this something a vet behaviorist needs to help us with. Thanks

[@joellawhitely2183]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@tiffenyfulmer254]

My bear is 6.5 months old Pomeranian and I started with the treat training and of course now he won't listen to me unless I have the treat. I'm stuck on how to move forward. Please help

[@DogsThat]

Hi Tiffeny! Here's a video with help for you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpvMkoKvlM6Kr9k

[@chrisshine3662]

Why is DOG spelled backwards, GOD! I think God gave us Dog to show us how to love better!

[@carolemuenzer5490]

Dear Susan I need some help with a dog that is real timid. I have been exposing her to different things slowly, she hides behind me or doesn’t want to get near anything new. Her brain shuts down in these times, where she doesn’t even want a treat

[@DogsThat]

Hi Carole, thank you for wanting to help your dog! We have a podcast video on reducing fear and growing confidence to help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKvUe5qKacmMeJI And our playlist on the emotions of dogs has a lot of information to assist: kzbin.info/aero/PLphRRSxcMHy29pv3_9b7DZdMFJL9ZJPMy

[@AnnainAwe]

Request: I'd like to submit a professionals name to be considered for an interview episode. You on your podcasts, and your outstanding moderators on your Facebook groups, recommend seeking professional assistance when dealing with dogs with XYZ issues. I participate in homeschooled dog and free dog training Facebook groups. More dogs than I can count are experiencing XYZ issues. I myself experience issues intense enough, in the presence of other dogs, to prevent us from joining group classes. In dialogue with one of my fellow participants on one of your Facebook groups it was advised that I check out ___, I have been hanging out on her Facebook group for a few weeks. I have absolutely L💗VED what I have witnessed shared there. Just yesterday I made a financial choice to forfeit something important and invest in her ebook now rather than later. I managed her first two chapters before my eyes got too droopy and my laptop battery got too low to continue. I will be taking what I have learned in your homeschool the dog program: - being a good student - videography of our training sessions... - thoroughly documenting my dog's "rewards", both the ones I like and the ones I detest -... And so much more I will be applying all you have helped me gain in homeschool the dog to her program until my dog is sooooo comfortable around other dogs that he could effortlessly walk through a beginner dog training class with a not so great instructor and completely stay engaged with me. I will be documenting our entire process and publishing videos on a new KZbin channel. Please ask me what her name is and what her books are. PLEASE gift her wise counsel to you're growing audience 🙏🏼

[@sarahanderson2032]

Is that a potato on the shelf behind you? 😂