Reduce Your Dog's Stress And Anxiety In Training

Inadvertent stress is something we want to minimize when training our dogs, as excessive stress has the same impact on dogs as it does on us. Now, stress is everywhere, but we don’t want to create it unintentionally and don’t want our dogs to endure anxiety if we can avoid it. We’re looking at how we can set up our training to prevent our dogs from stressing out.
In the episode you'll hear:
• How dogs can stress low or high and what that stress looks like.
• That our human mechanics can reduce anxiety for dogs.
• About practicing without your dog and how that will help minimize stress.
• Why videoing will improve your training sessions and help your dog.
• How I set up my training area and include stations.
• That transitions are the gaps between the training, and we want them seamless.
• What an efficient training session is and how to minimize your dog's repetitions.
• About the importance of using Balance Breaks in your training sessions.
• An answer to a listener's question about using food when training heeling.
Resources:
1. Podcast Episode 86: How to Train Unmotivated or Overexcited Dogs - • How to Train Unmotivat...
2. Podcast Episode 4: T.E.M.P. (Tail, Eyes/Ears, Mouth, Posture) - • T.E.M.P. (Tail, Eyes/E...
3. Podcast Episode 157: Dog Body Language: Understanding Canine Communication Signals And Emotions - • Dog Body Language: Und...
4. Podcast Episode 110: Is Your Over-Aroused Dog Just Over-Faced In Training? - • Is Your Over-Aroused D...
5. Podcast Episode 131: How Would Susan Garrett Plan Your Dog Training Sessions? - • Creating Your Dog Trai...
6. Podcast Episode 125: Why Isn’t My Dog Learning What I’m Training? - • Why Isn't My Dog Learn...
7. Podcast Episode 31: 5 Simple Hacks to Help Your Dog Learn Faster (Reinforcement Process) - • 5 Simple Hacks to Help...
8. Susan’s Favorite Tripods and Video Accessories - dogsthat.com/favs/#tve-jump-1...
9. Podcast Episode 133: Become Your Own Dog Training Coach With This Video Strategy - • Become Your Own Dog Tr...
10. Podcast Episode 57: Why Balance Breaks Fast Track Your Dog Training- • Why Balance Breaks Fas...
11. Crate Games - get.crategames.com/
12. KZbin Video: Perch Work (Pivots and Spins) - • Susan Garrett’s Perch ...
13. Recallers - recallers.com/
14. Podcast Episode 53: Stop Your Dog Pulling on Leash and Start Walking Together - • Stop Your Dog Pulling ...
15. KZbin Video: Understanding Your Dog's Reinforcement Zone (RZ) with Susan Garrett - • Understanding Your Dog...
16. KZbin Video: Susan Garrett's Target Stick Training for Dogs Part One - • Susan Garrett's Target...
17. KZbin Video: Susan Garrett's Target Stick Training for Dogs Part Two - • Susan Garrett's Target...
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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.
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Watch our video on dog body language to know what your dog is telling you - kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmK9lKSmba6qpKs And be sure to check out how Balance Breaks fast track your training - kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqawdpuZrLKFnJo

[@nataliemullins8128]

Yes would love to have a podcast/video on shaping targets. I use these methods with my horse too. Love this training 😊

[@ruthw240]

Hi Susan and Team :) I just wanted to add a vote for yes please would love a podcast on how you shape behaviours such as competition obedience heelwork. Thank you!

[@gypsydal]

Oh yes please for targeting and shaping video. 😍My boy is on the frantic, hyper, zoomies end of stress.

[@theswift65]

Yes I would also be interested in shaping targets, thank you!

[@emilyhalpert-cole8028]

YES! YES! YESSS!!! For a podcast on shaping! :D

[@davehaddon3645]

Yes a podcast on your method of developing an efficient heeling partner.usibg head and body targets

[@ryannhamilton350]

Yes! Targets podcast please.

[@hddlee]

You mentioned shaping a head position for competition heeling. I'd love to see more specific details on that. The majority of competition heeling videos I've seen all use food or toy lures to get head position.

[@trishbech9082]

Yes please, me too! A targeting podcast reviewing the different ways you use them would be super Susan. 😊♥️🐾♥️

[@ahappymom]

Fantastic video as usual… Thank you so much…❤❤❤

[@DogsThat]

Thank you for your lovely comment, we appreciate you

[@wendylevine6076]

Great reminders for all of us to plan, be ready with equipment, and work on mechanics. This was a wonderful podcast!

[@davehaddon3645]

Yes oh please do a podcast on how you shape behaviours without luring..I have a 13 week BC just starting on her Obedience Journey.."Amelia Earhart"...aka Bluecaleb's Flying Forever..in memory of a groud breaking famous lady aviator.

[@jaimemiller7950]

I would love to see a podcast about training with targets! :-)

[@kathyv7678]

Yes please! Can you do a video of 1. How you shape behavior when you don't use lures and 2. Using targets in training. Thank you!

[@ldavis-henry5065]

I have been doing targeting with my dog and works great. I can put my hand out, no verbal cue and he will touch with his nose. Using fly swatter now for nose touch and also paw touch for a longer distance “crawl”. My question is - do you have a verbal cue to distinguish between wanting the dog to paw vs nose touch the target ie fly swatter. I want to teach some other “tricks” but I can tell that I am not clear enough with my dog - he isn’t sure whether to touch with nose or paw. As you say “clarity is kindness” 😁😉

[@jozeepare9616]

Yes, please target video ! 😉

[@mari-annewhitney6714]

Yes I would really like a podcast on "shaping with targets"!

[@itzz_minaaaa1561]

Susan, i am still getting confused about shaping..How do I shape a heel position WITHOUT the lure? It would be very nice if you made a podcast about it, just like you did for how to shape down position!!! Thankss

[@kerryramplin8763]

Yes would love a podcast on shaping behaviours using targets and how to shape body using targets

[@nadiagower9056]

Ditto!!!

[@susanwilcox3692]

Yes, please on “shaping with targets”. Of course you cover this in lots of your videos but I’d love to see one specifically going deeper.

[@Elystia33]

Yes please, more info on how to shape with targets would be fantastic! Thank you!

[@Neiravideos]

Would love to hear shaping, not luring, especially heeling

[@sandymills2847]

I would love a podcast on shaping behaviors and targeting.

[@user-tl7iq7qw6z]

I'm new to your channel, and loving it! Yes please, it would be extremely helpful to see a full episode on how you shape behavior without luring. (I see this video was posted 11 months ago. Maybe you've already done a follow-up episode on step-by-step shaping of commands without food luring? Is it already available somewhere?)

[@DogsThat]

Hi! Here's a playlist with lots of target training: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6vIgaJth7iEq5Y Happy training!

[@martinasaliba9259]

Would love to know more about shaping and see some videos of different behaviours (:

[@kiwibcs]

Yes would love a podcast on target training!

[@mscdvdsn]

I would like to see you do a podcast on how you can shape a behaviour without luring, please!

[@bevdonoghue6069]

Yes I'd love a video on shaping targets 🤔

[@aiBeachDogs]

I would also like to see a shaping video done without food as a lure. Would definitely like to use a targeting approach versus food lures, do you cover this in Recallers?

[@jessicajarsak7812]

How would you crate train a young dog, 22 and 21 months that I got at the same time and only comfortable in the crate if they can see their other friend in the other crate. I know about littermate syndrome even if they’re not related. They are a month apart. If I only put one of the two in a crate, they get destructive or bark or cry but if they see each other from each others crates, they’re fine. Right now, when I go somewhere, the three younger but bigger dogs stay outside while my little one stays inside. I have a fully fenced in yard.

[@Yes-tu3fs]

I would love a video on shaping, I would rather use shaping to luring but my dog seems to get very confused and starts to offer random behaviours when I ask for a certain one, I know it’s probably something wrong with my mechanics but I don’t know what to do.

[@DE-ss5ks]

Have you done a podcast on 'pet safe wireless dog collar? I have no idea what this is, but I know it can't be good. This is not anywhere near your realm of education, but so many people I see on fb pages are asking for recommendations. Plus, sadly, I have a friend who uses one, but has it down to just saying 'beep' and the dog stops barking. Thank you.

[@karogod]

Please do a podcast on how you shape bevahiors without luring! :)

[@wendylevine6076]

Please do a podcast on targets!!

[@sterrettstudios3217]

What are some balance break activities that bring more focus for the dog? My dog loves to tug, so this is what we do most of the time, but he tends to be super aroused and sometimes I feel like we need balance breaks that don't bring that arousal level even higher. Does she have a podcast or resource on this? TIA

[@DogsThat]

Hi SterrettStudios, there is a full podcast episode all about balance breaks with examples that you can check out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqawdpuZrLKFnJo

[@deborah1012]

We live on a golf course and Abby thinks that everyone that drives or walks by is in her yard and she barks at them incessantly. How do I stop this behavior without rewarding it? We are currently working on HS the Dog and Crate Games - which she loves. Abby is a 17 month old Toy Aussie and the barking started this year. Last year she was perfectly happy to be out and watch the people, the ducks, and the geese. I love your videos and can’t watch them fast enough. You are hilarious and I am gaining a whole new perspective on training. Thank you so much for all the time and dedication. 🫶

[@DogsThat]

Hi Deborah, Home School The Dog are great places to start! Would you like to send us a note about your challenge to [e-mail], so the team can point you to the best resources? ❤

[@carolynmvc]

Would love to see a shaping video. I have used shaping before but fine it inefficient which is not the biggest problem. sometimes the dog just has no clue what is wanted!

[@dogsmumm]

Yes. Shaping video please.

[@carolemuenzer5490]

Oh no !!! The only way I could get this dog into a down was w a food lure. I am doing with out now.

[@donjames5761]

Does flooding ever work? i hired a k9 behaviorist to help me with my adopted 8yr old doberman. she will start to bark but twitch like someone used a shock collar on her an she will start wimping an doing like a whistling sound. the guy i hired wanted to flood her an i said no cause ive seen flooding really hurt dogs.

[@clairekeating2514]

I would like to know how to help a dog with major FOMO not just if I'm training another dog but with everything. She can clear a 5 foot fence if there is something going on that she thinks she should be involved in.

[@azogal53]

Would love to see shaping to a target, please. 🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪

[@carolynmvc]

Videoing setups?????

[@captscall5870]

Using Target instead of lure.

[@dortenielsen8253]

What does inadvertent mean?

[@DogsThat]

Hi @Dorte Nielsen, it means something is not done on purpose (by mistake) .

[@dortenielsen8253]

@@DogsThat Thank you very much 🙏

[@watchmoivies123]

I love this and I love all your KZbin’s you’re a wonderful trainer I know you have another dog, Border Collie that’s probably two years-old a black one are you not working her any more? I don’t see many videos with the black Border Collie in there anymore. I hope this is not a personal question I like the black one and I like this one also but I am a border collie owner and just wondered if you were still training the black one Hope okay to ask.

[@DogsThat]

Hi @watchmoivies123, that's This! and she is in this video (7:50 mark) and appears in most. She's in quite a few of our recent shorts as well 💖

[@watchmoivies123]

@@DogsThat Oh yes. Great name. thanks