Susan Garrett's 5 Games for Puppies

[@DogsThat]

Check out our Puppy Essentials Playlist for more tips and fun - kzbin.info/aero/PLphRRSxcMHy2hywpv3Md3HbWWPPbVF8W5

[@mmpearson55]

I’m binge watching your videos as I just brought my 8 week old standard poodle puppy home. I’ve had dogs all of my 67 years, but I’m learning so much. Josie is very smart and really enjoys using her brain with these games. Thank you for all you do for dogs and their humans! ❤

[@TrimansWife]

I came here to say the same! 16 week old Miniature American Shepherd. I have a 5 year old SPOO who was a breeze to train.

[@dalepres1]

This is a great video. I have watched videos from trainers across the world wide web over the past few days. Many trainers use force or fear - or worse, electroshock. Others are more excited than the puppy and never get the puppy calm. You are the first that makes me think I can train our puppy (when we get it next spring) and that we can do it while preserving the dog's self-confidence and with love. I'm still not an expert, having watched a bunch of KZbin videos, but you have given me confidence and hope for success. Thank you.

[@DogsThat]

Thank you, we love to read this! We're so excited for your future puppy to get started this way. We have tons of resources for puppies, but first of all sharing our Puppy Essentials playlist with you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qIasiWinjJ1oqrc&pp=gAQBiAQB

[@karelmillard9854]

We just got our Standard poodle pup yesterday. Your channel is a complete God send. Thank you 🙏🏼

[@jessecullen4244]

I’ve been binge watching your videos after I stumbled across your channel and didn’t think your videos could get any better... until that Seinfeld reference. Much love and many thanks for all of your knowledge.

[@kristenedoria9364]

Yes! The Seinfeld reference sold me too! All time favorite show!

[@sallyguyatt5622]

Such great advice, my puppy arrives in 5 sleeps !!

[@DogsThat]

That's so exciting, Sally! So much joy ahead with a puppy.

[@gretasimmons8987]

I love you enthusiasm and clarity

[@beckyoak]

Brilliant! Absolutely brilliant!!! I've been binge watching your podcast videos for nearly a week. Amazing! Thanks so very much ❤

[@debbieellis9479]

I AM TOTALLY COMMITTED!

[@DogsThat]

YAY Debbie! 💕

[@hunterv270]

Thank you so much

[@debbiesmithey3508]

Your videos are amazing! I got a puppy about a month ago and have no idea what I'm doing. I had a Shih Tzu for 13 years that I was fortunate enough to rescue when he was 2 y/o and he passed away several months ago leaving us heartbroken. Now got lucky enough to rescue another Shih Tzu who is a puppy and I need help. Thank goodness I found your videos! Thank you!! Are you still podcasting new episodes? I'm working my way through what you have posted here.

[@DogsThat]

Hi @debbiesmithey3508, we're sending you love. Yes, we keep posting new episodes regularly. For your new puppy, you're in the right place! Here's our Puppy Essentials playlist full of resources for you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qIasiWinjJ1oqrc&pp=gAQBiAQB (Elena ~ DogsThat Team)

[@deanej1]

This is great! I love the emphasis on choice as the learning moment - and also the observation that it takes more thought. I wonder whether calling his name in the “I love this place!” game could be confusing for him? When we call a dog’s name, we generally want him to come to us, but in the progression we move further away from the bed, and we are asking him to go to a special place instead. I wonder whether using something like “Settle!” or “Bed!” etc., works better in this game?

[@Tipperary757]

Great training ideas.

[@vickydimitriou6156]

I love you Susan ❤ your advice & help is invaluable 😊

[@briram00]

Sooo good! Picking up pup next Friday and Binge watching your channel for intentional training! Also, you make me giggle often. Entertaining and packed full of great tips!

[@DogsThat]

That's really exciting about Friday @BriBri xo, thank you for tuning in to our channel!

[@ronstevens7061]

WOW, so simple!

[@silviamadrisa]

I think I broke my new puppy on the fourth day. Your resources are amazing and I have signed up for crate games and I'm watching my way through your puppy playlist on KZbin. He played the first three puppy games really well yesterday. Today I started him on a puppy schedule as per your suggestion. For the first time I leashed him to potty (grass pad, condo) and re-created him twice for 10 minutes since he didn't poop. Finally thought maybe he won't poop until he moves around. So I started with the puppy games again. He may have learned the one about "this place is awesome" (his bed), because today I can't play the games because he is afraid to leave his bed. I finally sat beside him and left a training treat trail, which got him to leave his bed for short period. When I moved the bed out of play, he hid behind me. I've done something in trying to train him that has broken his confidence, which is horrible. He was a super happy and confident puppy until now. Any advice?

[@DogsThat]

Hi Silvia, welcome to Crate Games! We're so happy to have you and you puppy here. If your dog finds more value in staying in the bed than to leaving you can "reverse the value" with higher value rewards for leaving the bed than for going to it (this is part of Crate Games). There are lots of podcasts where Susan talks about building your dog's confidence, so here's one to get you started: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKvUe5qKacmMeJI

[@ljbrown3311]

I just love LOVE love this video! The simplicity but effectiveness!

[@dhorinha]

Yes!! My breeder suggested watching Susan's videos and I'm loving them because of this: simple and effective!! Congrats! : )

[@annikagroebner7534]

awesome video and ideas! Thanks!

[@Emily-wm3dy]

Wow 😻 amazing! I will try your tactics, my puppy acts like an angel only when I have his favorite food… 😹

[@victorialewis8730]

This is great! How old does pup need to be to start these games?

[@rardean]

I really love your videos! Thank you!!

[@7HoofsforYHWH]

You could easily turn these games into “free shaping” games with clicker and treats also, very versatile! Thank you for these ideas!

[@pjtrant]

Where did you get the cool rubberized floor tiles? Would be great for my puppy area i think.

[@DogsThat]

Hi @pjtrant, Susan gets them from Greatmats! Thanks for the question. (Sarah - DogsThat Team)

[@dogsrgodsspelledbackwards3340]

Easy peazy. Thanks Susan

[@theamziss]

I now know about the cycle sleep > out > training/food > out > alone time > out > sleep and watched some of the puppy podcasts. So far I haven't come across enrichment during alone time. Is this (enrichment) something Susan reccomends for a puppy? Or maybe enrichment should always be incorperated in training somehow? With enrichment I mean stuff that can be thrown into a playpen inside or outside for the puppy to be busy with (under minimal supervision). For example a whole cabbage, a pool filled with balls, a box filled with straw, a tub filled with smelly items from outside (rocks, wood, etc.), a snuffle mat, a filled kong etc. If there are any videos on enrichment suitable for puppy's, that'd be perfect.

[@DogsThat]

Hi! Susan does different types enrichment and she also recommends Puppy Bombs (kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3PZln2bZ6hlmqM) Here's the video about the different toys, including those for enrichment: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZS2hXxslr2dpMk

[@theamziss]

@@DogsThat Thankyou! Good to see Susan also reccomends enrichment activities that can be done by the puppy alone. Sometimes there's so much pressure that everything (food, toys, sniffing, permission, activities, etc.) needs to come through 'me', the owner, that I get a bit intimitated. It's nice to also mentally distance yourself from the puppy for a few hours, while not having to worry wether you're doing something right or wrong. Just an activity for the pup to do alone while you rest or do focus on something else.

[@labantics5456]

I'd love to see working these games with a high drive adult dog with minimal to no training history and focus. As well as what your goals would be for an adult dog just starting these games versus a puppy

[@railNtrail09]

I used crate games many many years ago for our adult rescue that had EXTREME separation anxiety. She went from breaking teeth and toes and ripping up anything she could get her mouth on (she chewed through a pet taxi) to being able to relax in the crate when we were home and she'd voluntarily sleep in it at night. They really do work for ANY dog\puppy!

[@justFreya5]

Thank you for showing this. It makes a lot of sence seeing it in action. Also can you share you cookie recipe?

[@DogsThat]

Thank you! Susan has a great treat recipe eBook you can download: dogsthat.com/tastytreats/

[@gloriagonzales240]

I would love & appreciate a tutorial on perch work- thank you!!!

[@DogsThat]

Hi Gloria, follow this link kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWfWm2mcia-hfMU to check out Susan's awesome video on Perch Work Dog Tricks (Pivots and Spins)

[@aireydc]

Great! Thank you.

[@MMIMusicstudio]

Susan, I have 3 brothers 1 year old , should I start here even if not puppies?

[@esthertrueblood7528]

Giant Schnauzer! Nice :)

[@lionbearcat]

How soon after bringing our puppy home should we start these games?

[@DogsThat]

Hi @lionbearcat, you can start playing straight away.

[@leoniejohnstone8876]

NSW Australia 15y/o Shih Tzu 9y/o Yorkshire Terrier 6y/o British Short-haired Fox Terrier

[@Bmg1652]

Is a training session + cookies instead of a meal? My baby Boston/Pug will be home before Thanksgiving.

[@DogsThat]

Hi @Bmg1652, congratulations on your baby Boston/Pug! Those are two of the breeds in Susan's own fan favorite dog, Tater Salad, who you will see on this channel often 😉 Susan has a great podcast about setting up puppy training schedules and how much of puppy's meals to incorporate into daily training. Have a watch of Critical Info for Your Puppy's First Day and Night at Home linked below, which is the first episode in our whole playlist on puppies! (Sarah - DogsThat) kzbin.info/www/bejne/qIasiWinjJ1oqrc&pp=gAQBiAQB

[@ValeriePicard-x9e]

I'm committed. I have 8 puppies. They are Pyrenees and I need to learn what to do. They are 7 weeks old and had their first shots 5 days ago.

[@DogsThat]

Hi Valerie, are you keeping all 8 puppies? Susan does not recommend having siblings or puppies or the same age. Here's our Puppy Essentials playlist with help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qIasiWinjJ1oqrc&pp=gAQBiAQB

[@jennicardell8302]

Can you provide a link for the cookie recipe?

[@DogsThat]

Here is a recipe from Susan's blog - this one is a great hit for dogs. susangarrettdogagility.com/2010/06/cookies-anyone/ Lynda(TeamSusan)

[@Debbie_Ann]

What are the best puppy treats?

[@betsycambareri5775]

How do you indicate that the games are over so you can get things done? My older pup is busy and loves engaging in games, but is at the age where his endurance is longer and if there aren’t any games going on or when they end he is looking for stuff to do. I guess the question is, how to switch to management mode where he isn’t frustrated by confinement? Bones, stuffed Kongs, puzzle toys and such keep him busy just so long, and then he’s fussing and wants out. I never let him out on demand but once he’s out I’m either a slave to playing games or he’s back to investigating and usually getting in trouble 😮

[@DogsThat]

Hi Betsy! Susan has a podcast where she speaks about how to end a session, here's the link for you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZpiYnKqfrdSZe6c

[@greermalone1521]

What is your recipe for homemade cookies?

[@DogsThat]

Hi! Here are the recipes for you: dogsthat.com/tastytreats/

[@Country_sunflower]

When playing IYC you use the word cookie. Is it the same as saying "yes" instead of clicker? My dog already knows "yes"

[@crystalireland5892]

Can you recommend good treats for small dogs? Yorkshire?

[@Tangobutton]

Our favorite is Bil Jac's Little Jac for any size dog. You can easily split them into smaller bits, too.With one hand!

[@heikedeubner9073]

In your Facebook video on puppy nipping/biting, you mentioned a commercial raw dog food. I am considering transitioning from kibble to raw and would love to know which product you use for your dogs. Thanks!

[@juliecee6145]

Trainned pups that play these games are so much happier. More engaging. They listen and they achieve more.

[@RaptorsGirl]

I rotate between a few commercially produced raw blends that are made here in Canada.

[@countryliving4890]

My puppy is going on 5 weeks old . Is okay to start that

[@DogsThat]

Yes, you'll have so much fun together! 💕

[@depotdave1115]

So no command for getting in the bed? For us that’s a “place” command. Is using “place” command counterproductive in this game?

[@ryntothewild]

I currently have 6 puppies at home that are looking for new homes, in the meantime I want them to start training so they have good habits for future owners and so they are good for me too... should I be trying to train them individually?

[@DogsThat]

Yes, Ryn! We have some awesome puppy playlist for you, here's the first one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qIasiWinjJ1oqrc&pp=gAQB

[@ryntothewild]

@@DogsThat thank you!! I tried the cookie in the crate and calling them all together this am. It went ok but I figured one on one would be better… it’s a lot! 🤪

[@ryntothewild]

@@DogsThat one more question… for the puppy daily schedule.. are all the sleep times back in the crate? And is it only me because the puppies cry for a while once in the crate

[@ojiisorigami9819]

Hello! Hey, new subscriber here!! (I have listened to two of your podcasts today). Our 16 week old puppy (blackmouth cur) needs lots of training! Our biggest problem is that she is not food or treat oriented at all! Believe me, we have tried so many treats and nothing entices her. Yes, she will eat a treat, but if she has a choice of eating a treat or biting my wife, she will choose biting my wife. And that goes for any of the attempted training that we have tried. I put her breakfast out this morning at 7:15, and she finally got around to eating it at 9:45. What can we do to 'reward' her as we train???

[@DogsThat]

Hi @Ojii's Origami, thank you for subscribing and welcome aboard! We have two videos to help. Why Your Treats Aren’t Working for Your Dog kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpvMkoKvlM6Kr9k Avoid This Big Mistake When Feeding Your Dog (Preventing Picky Eating) kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHaxoaiVZ8SsaJI

[@24Idalia]

i love your videos but why does my dog cry soooooo much

[@Acebaur1]

How old should the puppy be when you start games like these?

[@DogsThat]

Hi @Acebaur you can start with a young puppy, it's fun games and puppies learn best when having fun.

[@Acebaur1]

@@DogsThat We have a 7 week old puppy, she is doing well with Stage 1 of Crate Games but she is struggling with Treat Diving, sometimes she finds it, sometimes she doesn't see it at all.

[@DogsThat]

Hi @Acebaur if you are in Home School the Dog, share a little video with us, we'd love to help.

[@Kate98755]

would you give the cookie recipe ?

[@DogsThat]

Hi Kate, you can get our Tasty Treats Recipe eBook on our website: dogsthat.com/tastytreats/

[@StephanieWomack1992]

What if treats/food mean nothing to my blue heeler?

[@DogsThat]

Hi Stephanie, here's two podcast videos with Susan on rewards you might enjoy. Reinforcement: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJ63hat4l8ySrdk Why Your Treats Aren’t Working for Your Dog: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpvMkoKvlM6Kr9k

[@mic147]

How does he know his names archer and not cookie?

[@allinaday9882]

arch has moved past me with break!

[@littlebits448]

Ugh… what If I’ve been doing everything wrong… for the last 5 weeks? 😩🤦‍♀️😢

[@DogsThat]

Hi, no need to worry about the past, you can start with these games today, and it will make a great difference in your puppy 💕

[@justFreya5]

Only way to get my dog to do anything is with chopped up meatballs and how he won't eat his kibble 😵‍💫

[@kelleywyskiel8513]

That’s so funny. I used a different but super loved puppy food in all my pockets while training all day and then mixed what was leftover with her kibble at feeding time at the end of the day. So you might hand mix some of the meatballs into the kibble during feeding time. It could work. Or just start feeding your dog meatballs for dinner 😂 I’ll admit I’ve made a weeks worth of meatballs just for the dogs dinners before. They have a base kibble and I variate between a couple of tablespoons of canned, raw, or cooked toppers.

[@dalegoldfinch6239]

Do you ever use "treat and train" units in your training? Perhaps to start rewarding away from yourself.

[@DogsThat]

Hi Dale, yes, we do, and have tips, games and training with remote feeders in our online programs. For a look at where one might be used, pop into this video on helping dogs relax - kzbin.info/www/bejne/fIPQfZdqoJqkfc0 Use of remote feeder is also referenced in the video about barking in the car - kzbin.info/www/bejne/jofRm36PpN9ojaM