Training Plan For Hyper Excited Dogs: Play The Threshold Game For Calm Focus

[@DogsThat]

🐶 Check out Project Calm Dog for help with overexcited greetings - kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZTSmqqeqtWdfaM ⭐ Watch our video about training dogs to reorient to you - kzbin.info/www/bejne/bGO5XmaAqK1-rKc

[@suusida]

So helpful, as usual! Funny story; We have a labradoodle that turns out to be hiiiiigh drive (yay!), one of the first things I worked on with her is “Netflix and chill” while I watched your videos, so now when she hears the intro to your podcast she makes a beeline to the couch and sits down to watch (quietly) together 😂❤️

[@DogsThat]

That is awesome @suusida ! 💙

[@yuminagaoka515]

Thank you so much for this! My puppy, 5 month BC, is very excitable. She knocked down my mother, and she almost knocks me down as she is growing. We are working on the Perch Pivot and Spin but struggling because she gets too excited when we do shaping. We are getting there, though. By the way, I am Japanese so I looked up "Tinder" because I did not know. You are so funny😂 Other words and phrase I looked up in the past are "cray cray," "mother in the army boots," "spider monkey," and "Jimmy in the well"😂

[@rosieleat6868]

LOL xx

[@ciannacoleman5125]

Threahold training is very important to me, my older dog sits and waits for permission at all our doors. We are on day 5 with a 10month rescue puppy and it is one of my daily practices since i dont ever want him to bolt. He is a velcro dog that is already atatched to us and would probably come back but that is beside the point. Right before starting this video i ran out to my car and he met me at our storm door on the way back in. I told him to sit and started to open the door but closed it the moment he moved tword me. He was very confused but after a moment sat and looked at me. About 4 repeats of this he stayed long enough for me to come in and give him a bunch of praise (me coming in and being with him was the reinforcement rather than a treat). He is so much quicker to pickup on commands than my other dog 😂 minus his seperation anxiety he is what i wanted when i was in highschool, a dog to have fun training and running around with

[@boulevardiere1623]

Great episode! Any tips on how to use positive reinforcement to stop "Grandma" from running to the door, squealing excitedly, when the dog walks in? I'm finding the humans harder to train than the dog. 😅

[@rosieleat6868]

I hear ya!

[@itsjustanillusion]

oh god SAME how do you teach your dog to stop jumping on people if everyone keeps encouraging her when she does it, it’s so frustrating

[@PamelaDalmatian]

Honestly!!! 😂

[@MaryPoppyMom]

This is so timely for me. Thank you!! Yesterday I had an epiphany!! My dog gets over excited when my rare guests enter my home. Yesterday a friend came on and I realized that I was almost more frantic than my dog, trying to get her to listen, place and not jump up. Not calm at all!!! My friend, a seasoned dog person, did everything right and was herself calm and ignored the dog. I realized that I am a part of the problem. Rethinking our protocol at the door and this podcast is just what I need to help us be successful! So grateful for you and your team, Susan! ❤️

[@resqk9dog22]

I have a 9 mo old BC mix that is super excited to go through doors into class, into the local pet store to greet the staff, and when we go outside to train at home. This video is just what we needed! Thank you Susan!

[@boulevardiere1623]

Using Tinder to find people to help you train your dog... brilliant!

[@teolinek]

If they show up, they might be a nice person after all!

[@wizzyletsgetbusy6878]

Good test of a trustworthy person!!!

[@katebrown618]

Wow!!!! This is so well done and a super, super set of strategies for so many situations! I will watch this over and over! Perhaps you could do a followup podcast to point out training nuances that could help us out?

[@tessabarsic]

Great video! My dog Gracie and I are enjoying Recallers and Home School. We are going to use this on our back door threshold that leads outside to the backyard, aka land of squirrels and bunnies!

[@samdennis96]

How did you know I decided this week was time to fix our threshold excitement?! A very timely episode

[@JanieRoberts-z4z]

I will definitely be using this advise to stop some bad behavior with my Dad who is in his seventy.

[@rosieleat6868]

Bwahahahahaha!

[@kawai99100]

Thank you. My Australian Shepherd was bred in bad conditions. Got parvo and she, Emma, is now just recovering. Spent two days in emergency hospital. Don't regret it, because she may not have survived if I had not gotten her. I'm feeding her fresh, great food and will be working with her to get her strong and happy. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.😊

[@jcw1729]

Outstanding

[@siduri03rob]

What a gift you are to the dog world Susan! My 11mo border collie Daq and I are thinking about moving to Canada. JK! Thank you so much for your generosity and sharing all this information with us. ❤

[@SandyKralovec]

I love your videos! They have helped me tremendously! My question sometimes is how to apply the concept you are teaching to a different situation. For example, the car ride to the training class. the thing before the thing is me picking up my car keys and grabbing my coat., then getting in the car, and finally stopping the car in the parking lot. My pup screeches and barks with excitement. I am trying to figure out how to use the Threshold game with this situation. (even going for a walk with our friend's dog, my pup goes crazy if the other dog and person walk ahead of us) Thanks again!!!

[@roxykaczmarek1989]

Instead of the doorknob, you’d do it with the keys

[@rosieleat6868]

I am not a dog expert, but if it were me, I would pick up my keys randomly during the day and put them down again etc, so that it become a non event for your dog - sometimes grab your coat, sometimes grab your keys, sometimes do all the things ... :)

[@DogsThat]

Hi @SandyKralovec there's a lot here on our channel to help - our playlist on the ABC has lots of great insights and tips - kzbin.info/aero/PLphRRSxcMHy36FqDOVAwoHy87MhWFUxVd&feature=shared

[@wizzyletsgetbusy6878]

I just sit down and wait till the dog us calm. They can do it. They just have to figure out what gets them what they eant. Premack principle. Works for lots of situations.

[@brett7220]

Just what I've been looking for. My 21 mth old Gsd can get over stimulated and sometimes play tug with leash(possibly self rewarding) I stop and stand still not interacting so the game becomes IYC. When dropped or has left alone, I utilise a small tug rope to transfer onto. However I'm aware that this could be rewarding bad for good.

[@MsTBrown60]

Relational NOT transactional! Thank you Susan. The dime finally dropped for me! I’m a member of Recallers, HSD & Crate Games and somehow missed this key concept. Love your podcasts!

[@goymedhundDogtrainingBehavior]

OMG. i love the hair. You look stunning!! Great video - as always.

[@jamiecaldwell3817]

So many words! So many references to other videos!

[@lovinlife5912]

I found it so hard to understand lol I feel proper thick 😅

[@stephsimpson]

Love the threshold game. I've done your recallers programme so very familiar with the games. Im looking for ideas for my young dog who has started to bark when we reach our training venue. I stop the van, turn off the engine and she will bark or whine. (Can also happen at other places) I have tried not getting out till she stops and sometimes this works but sometimes I spend a lot of time waiting in the van. Have you covered this type of scenario in another podcast?

[@DogsThat]

Hi @stephsimpson we have a video to help for barking in cars specifically - kzbin.info/www/bejne/jofRm36PpN9ojaM

[@irenegutmann4002]

🥰 Thank you so much! I just joined Home School the Dog - thanks for the low price and so much value. I am so excited about where my dog and I will be at in 4 months. Already I see a difference with just 3 of the games!

[@DogsThat]

Welcome, Irene, we're so happy that you joined! You're going to have so much fun together ❤️

[@milissaellan6805]

I love this threshold game, it's going to be so helpful for when my boy knows we're going somewhere wonderful and gets excited in the parking lot! ❤

[@ammi_10]

Brilliant technique! 😃

[@DogsThat]

Thank you! 😊

[@13countrylady]

I really need this, my normally well behaved collie squeals, yaps and tugs on lead when heading down the lane to her favourite walk. So much that we often drive out to avoid. I'll start this new approach today🤞

[@DogsThat]

@13countrylady great action taking! 💚

[@13countrylady]

Had to throw food on ground as not ready to focus on me yet but will take her when she's not expecting to go for a run so more able to concentrate! Thanks so much for this I've tried scatter feeding and turning back but not together, makes so much sense,🙏

[@skygazer_on_water]

Another excellent video. I'm told that I have the best-behaved dog in the dog parks we go to, which unfortunately just shows how low the bar is. I'm using your videos and training approach to teach myself to be a better trainer for my dog. There is so much to learn to be able to communicate effectively and I thank you for your clear and very comprehensive approach.

[@DogsThat]

@skygazer_on_water that you for such a lovely note and for taking action! 💚

[@biggeordie245]

Hi Susan, my current Boxer dog is very large, strong is environmentally driven, particularly smells and gets super excited about dogs. He is very high energy in play and plays rough, so his opportunities to interact are few. I always speak to the owners, explain what to expect and confirm that their dog is okay with an in your face, physical interaction. He doesn’t like toys, I’ve tried balls, fetch, tugs etc but he has no interest in them and treats are so so. His impulse control in most distraction areas are very good, he does not get over excited at threshold’s or getting in or out the car, he does not react to livestock but turn a corner and come across a dog and everything changes. Pulling, lunging, ears off. I never let such behaviour end with him getting what he wants. It’s frustrating. It’s over 5 years now, and I feel like I have failed him but don’t know how or how to fix it. I have given up with trainers, punishment, perpetual “management”and even drugs have been suggested. This is not my first Boxer but he will be my last.

[@maple8859]

Thank you, I watched this video while taking notes, so we can practice in a systematic way. I wanted to ask a clarification. At 16:47 it says “when you can get to a place where you can touch and TURN and feed…” but prior to that the training was “touch the handle, say ‘cook’ then the other hand touches the hip and feed in the mouth.” Should turning be practiced after practicing knob/cook/hip/feed? Thank you! My hope is to train my 1.5 yo mini poodle to not run ahead of me to the alley and pull me. He waits after I open the door, but as soon as I allow him to walk out, he rushes to reach a point where he can survey the street, because he is anxious and wants to check for any dangers (people walking, trucks, other dogs). I’d like him to walk right by my side, and not pull me. I even started to have breakfast and lunch on the porch, in front of the door, hoping it will help him become less afraid of the noises and the occasional people/dogs. Unfortunately they don’t pass by often enough to train him more often, only maybe once every couple of days. By then he forgets what we did last time, barks, launches and a very lovable and playful dog becomes a frightened mess.

[@paigegrillo8430]

Thank you, great information. I love how you always break the things down into easy, understandable and executable steps for success!

[@GuntherAlcerro]

Excelent!

[@BijaLiving]

Amazing!!! So specific and helpful. Thank you!

[@jennifersorum7475]

Love it!!!🎉 Cannot wait to get started!!!

[@tzoofnakar6170]

Thank you Susan and Team! So should the training plan for this be just like any other? Short sessions multiple times a day?

[@mariebutler6619]

❤ thanks Susan and team. I don't know how you do it.....one great, inspirational podcast/video, after another! Have a great weekend. 😊

[@DogsThat]

Thank you @mariebutler6619 💚 You too!

[@lotus746]

Brilliant Thank you 🐶

[@Blitsun]

Woah Nelly. Were you spying on my online activity this week? I knew you were brilliant, but now I just freaked out. Thank-you for this most excellent video. You are by far the best trainer for hyper dogs I've ever come across. You never fail to address our issues very precisely. Like you're in my head, man. Thanks so much. (Irish Setter owner: she's too smart for humanity and also a total idiot hellbent on getting herself killed.)

[@gavsmart]

A massive thank you as always Susan! You are a star. I guess that's where I've been going wrong in our training lately... time to get on a dating app to find a training partner for me and my terrier Marty!!! Thanks for the Clarity! 🤣 Best wishes, Gavin & Marty 🥰

[@callienn]

That last 30 seconds!

[@DogsThat]

Go get yourself a cookie 🍪😊

[@Lindsay6077]

How do I do this for a BC getting super excited 😛 n the car on a weekly friends walk. When we arrive at the walk he pulls like a lion. Completely ignores me. He gets off lead to run with the other dogs. This must be the “C” of the ABC As usual a great video

[@Effinger4]

That was great. After mastering the threshold would love more help on how to master an excited dog in the car. When he knows exactly where we are going and how long it takes to get there (maybe smells give him a clue) about 5 minuets before we get there I have an out of control whining and pacing dog. After parking the dog barges to get out. I have closed the door each time he pushes and sometime just go home so that he is not rewarded for this behavior. But gosh he needs to get out sometimes or we would never be able to attend our activities. Very high drive Aussie.

[@DogsThat]

Hi, Susan did an episode on this topic a while back, here's the link for you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jofRm36PpN9ojaM

[@Lilithliin]

This is a wonderful game Susan thank you so much for sharing it with us I've started playing and we are having fun. I missed the step about practicing with the leash only but soon realized why you said to do that so I went back and it is an excellent tip thank you.

[@DogsThat]

@Lilithliin it so good you went back to practicing without your dog as the first step! 💚

[@Shake_your_tambourine]

This is EXACTLY the kind of explanation that I need. My dog gets overexcited/amped up/wants to bite his reflection. How can I help him be calm around windows and mirrors (and anything else reflective) both when he is on and off leash?

[@goodlifezone2328]

Massive thank you for your podcasts! Thanks to you we are progressing with my 7 y.o agility beagle every single day. Susan, if you’ll possibly have time, please tell- does the moment when we stop constantly giving treats to the dog exist? For example, I’ve taught my dog to come back when called, now she is brilliant at it, even in the presence of other dogs. Sometimes we go outside without treats, and she comes back when called, but she is waiting for some reinforcement… what should I do, wouldn’t she stop coming to me, is it bad if sometimes she doesn’t get treats for coming back? Hopefully, what I’ve just written is readable 😂 Thanks in advance!

[@paulawebber]

This would be good for ring entries:))

[@jenniferreesdavies3353]

I thought ypu describef this really well, thank you

[@zoegruber]

This is so helpful! My high drive puppy is so fun but can be challenging too… especially meeting other people and seeing other dogs… both of which she loves. We are in Recallers and progress most days but this was super timely. Thank you! … and I vote for finding men at the pet store instead of on Tinder😂

[@eleanorsmith2705]

What modifications could I make for my chihuahua?

[@karmakauffman7445]

My dog is a high-drive dog and one of the places that we really struggle is taking her to doggie daycare. It was recommended that we take her to daycare to help with some of her reactivity to other dogs (it’s only when she is leashed) and she now LOVES going. I can get her all the way to the point of walking from the car to the door to the facility with her being calm. It’s the walk to the door and especially when the staff member comes out to take her leash that she goes bananas and begins pulling really hard, standing on her back legs, etc.. There are usually several other dogs waiting to go in, so i worry about taking up the staff’s time by trying to work with her on this. And I’m not quite sure how to handle the handoff. It’s not always the same staff member who takes her and her highest value reward is either going in to play or playing fetch. Any thoughts on how to help my dog settle down when handing her leash to the staff member and getting her to not drag me or them to the door? Thanks!

[@lisasf8929]

Can we use this on walks and reactivity towards people?

[@NiuqelaNavi]

Can i say wait instead of cook? 17:35

[@avotluk]

I wonder... If I want to train my dog several times a day (not only this excercise but some other as well) by using food all the time, I might use up the dayily callories income before afternoon ... how do you do it?Are you relying on lot of running and such to burn the callories and not having overweight dog?

[@sharonwestergreen1648]

this is my 22 month old field lab (out of MH parents). talk about yer hi energy!!!

[@pa5169]

This is great but when you're opening a door you have control of triggers. But my problem is when dogs walk past my house or there's a cat in the neighbors yard. I can always be out there to create value in me.

[@DogsThat]

Hi @pa5169, the episode referenced about reorientation at external triggers will help - kzbin.info/www/bejne/bGO5XmaAqK1-rKc

[@happyjeans]

Great video! Any suggestions of how I can adapt this if I basically always need my dog to walk on my left? I use a walking stick so my lead will always be in the left hand (or round waist) meaning if I do the front cross we’re going to get caught up and I won’t be able to use my stick, nor easily treat on that side. I could do the turn inwards but I would need him to then walk ahead of me and come back to my left? The ABCs were a really useful breakdown thanks!

[@DogsThat]

Hi @happyjeans teaching reorientation to you first, away from a walk might be really helpful, here's our video with layers - kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4avi3dqipqNl7s

[@jessip5954]

Thank you for sharing humane, modern training/learning methods! I have a challenging situation. How can I utilize high value treats when my pup is now on a very strict allergy elimination diet?

[@Chy12451]

Thank you for this. I am going to start practicing with my dog and work our way up to walking through all the doors in our condo. Do you have more tips on applying this to a fearful dog? My dog is extremely afraid of children and is always on the lookout when we go on walks. He does not take any food or rewards when he is in this state.

[@DogsThat]

We have a playlist for fearful dogs, hopefully this will help, kzbin.info/aero/PLphRRSxcMHy0KAsqgnkMWv0v-5JGjNQG_

[@Chy12451]

@@DogsThat Thank you. I will give it a listen!

[@danazia5588]

This is great. Now what about the dog park?? 😂

[@angelainsull4634]

Love this video. Thank you so much. I have been a hone school the dog and crate games member id love to do recallers just saving up. Such amazing advice. Also Susan do you play guitar?

[@DogsThat]

Badly, but yes I do play. Not as often as I like these days though.

[@SuperKAgility]

What do I do with a Dog that is not food motivated???

[@bwebster4835]

Would you use this same game if the trigger is another dog 20 feet away rather than a threshold?

[@kyleruddock9100]

Mine starts as soon as i put his lead on and he will dart all over the place so im gonna try this

[@FreyjaVonSpiegel]

So not sure how to imply this at my front door. I don’t have a porch as the door just opens to 5 steep steps down and pup has a ramp which she bolts down as soon as I say break well now at 5 month old and a gsd she has done the expected and pulled me right off the steps to crash at the bottom. I take her out without the leash in the day to avoid this mishap but I live in deep woods and don’t want her loose yet at night due to the amount of predators so I need to solve this bolting down the ramp thing. I tried removing the ramp but she just vaulted all 5 steps which is way not good for her legs. At a loss

[@benjaminvos3365]

Just teach that hand on the door knob means your dog will go into a sit. Then progress this to having the door open and the dog not breaking the sit. (If he does just close the door and start again.) Next step would be to go one step forward and him following you into reinforcement zone with his head on your side. Then take one step down so you're on the first step and reward again when he has his front paws on the steps you're standing on. Do this with every step. If he breaks and tries to go before you then you need to take a step back in the excersise and start from the point your dog is mostly succesfull.

[@tomwithanom]

Hey Susan. I have a question. I have two 7 month old puppies (step brother and sister / shitzu-terrier-Jack russel cross)that I got when living in a van. Since I’ve had them they’ve never been by themselves and now that I’ve been staying in a house I can see they both have separation anxiety. They follow me everywhere and if I leave them by themselves they howl and cry. I’m in a house now and have been getting them more accustomed to their beds however it’s a slow process. They’ve always slept with me and I haven’t tried putting putting them in a seperate room to sleep as I know it’ll be upsetting for them. Do you have any tips? Should I try not to let them follow me and slowly keep training them to be by themselves or be really consistent and keep encouraging them not to follow me at all? I’ve never owned dogs before and am doing my best to help them with this however some guidance would be amazing. I don’t mind them sleeping with me but it would be nice for them to be able to sleep by themselves. I’ve put their beds on my bed to slowly get them used to sleeping on them rather than on my bed. If I were to put their beds on the floor I know they would be confused and potentially distressed they’re not with me. I don’t want to cause them anymore anxiety with not being with me however there are times when I need to leave them by themselves. Thank you

[@DogsThat]

Hi @tomwithanom thank you so much for wanting to help your dogs. We have a video all about separation anxiety with a step by step protocol - kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKOQooWBd6iDi6c

[@Margaret-x3q]

Do you do a podcast directed for kids to understand,

[@DogsThat]

Hi Margaret! Many of our podcast listeners say they have their kids involved. We try to be family focused and accessible for all ages. Thanks for the comment.

[@HarrisonONeill]

I am pretty sure fintan was in pheonix park not hyde park

[@inoahnewf]

I’m wondering how I can incorporate this with my Newfie as I need a cane (on my left side) to walk. Any suggestions please?

[@DogsThat]

Hi @inoahnewf perhaps starting inside with Susan's game for reorientation will be a great way to get the foundations. It's in episode 88 that Susan mentioned and we have the training steps as a stand alone video for you - kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4avi3dqipqNl7sfeature=shared

[@inoahnewf]

@@DogsThat thank you! 😊

[@fionaellis5734]

Great video thanks! I'm struggling to know if my dog is anxious/nervous in certain environments or if she's excited or is this really the same thing? Is there a way to tell?

[@DogsThat]

Hi @fionaellis5734 Susan's video on dog body language and communication is a great starting place - kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmK9lKSmba6qpKs And our playlist for over excited dogs has a lot of depth to help - kzbin.info/aero/PLphRRSxcMHy3tN5Z336OeZkYoF2dJ7gNY

[@BabyPurpleBug]

what if there's no threshold? Like going to a park and it all starts in the car on the way there? I can play this threshold game at home, but will it translate to the park where there's no threshold to go through?

[@DogsThat]

Hi @BabyPurpleBug check out our video about dogs barking in cars, it covers the excitement factor - kzbin.info/www/bejne/jofRm36PpN9ojaMsi=Z2-gdAKdtSvy7X9a Our video on teaching reorientation is also another layer to help - kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4avi3dqipqNl7ssi=rPQmmHCnshozVv2H

[@007brasso700]

❤

[@margielaughlin6056]

Why do you say cook for RZ? Cookie happens to be my dog's name, so Cook is a nickname. Are you naming the RZ, should I have been naming it all along?

[@DogsThat]

Hi @margielaughlin6056 'cook' is a location specific reinforcement marker that has the meaning for our dogs that we'll be delivering food to them where they are. You can use any word that is distinct and works for you. Here's our video all about location specific reinforcement markers for the background - kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4mnpHaaaJ6aebsfeature=shared We name RZ when we love it - as Susan covers in this video, she uses "side" for right and "close" for left.

[@margielaughlin6056]

So, would you say "side" then say Cook, or whatever word you use?

[@woof999]

Tinder…😂😂😂