Why Your Dog’s Emotions Are A Critical Element Of Dog Training

[@DogsThat]

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[@barthjanice4716]

OMG Susan you have completely changed my training. I have a new JRT puppy (5 months) and have been listening to your podcasts for the first time. Maggi is so excited and thinks everything is a game. Her recall game is at 100 mph and she is soooo excited to do the hand touch game as well as targeting with a fly swatter and wooden spoon. I have been working with its your choice and crate games and it is a joy to train a dog like this. I previously had another JRT and Tippy was never quite as engaged as Maggi and I can see such a difference. I love the small slices approach and always believe your dog. There is absolutely no stress or anxiety when we train. You are a treasure and I am working through so many back Podcasts. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

[@gypsydal]

Ha - this makes me feel GREAT!! I’ve got an 11 month old husky and everyone says ‘ oh no.. you can’t train a husky, they won’t listen, you can’t ever let them off leash, they do what they want….etc etc’ My experience is that you have to adapt their training to suit their independent personality. It’s Yer Choice has been the best course I have ever experienced for husky training….because that’s exactly what they respond to. They hate being told what to do. They are only stubborn if you present something that isn’t interesting enough to them. It’s never going to be a traditional click and obey relationship. Let them feel their decision is their idea and make sure your are THE most exciting thing in their world. If he is getting amped up because he’s seen other dogs in the park and he wants to play….jeez I have to run round the park like a 6 year old without a care in the world because I have to be more fun than that! So many people have commented how well behaved he is when we are out and about……”especially for a husky” while other more popular breeds are running round out of control, getting in trouble, ignoring their recalls. And my boy comes right back!! Will sit, stay, lie down then look at me as if to say “ why are all those dogs being so naughty mum?”😂 It’s not 100% , but those days it’s not are always when I’ve had a bad day, or when I’m stressed, or when I am rushing him. Listen to Susan everyone - this stuff works 😂🙏❤️

[@PrairieDawnC]

I am challenging myself to be more interesting than the other dogs. Do cookies in my pocket count? 😉

[@feathernorth]

I have a husky/pyr mix and am having the same experience. It's yer choice was revelatory for her and my lab puppy!

[@jenniphillips3805]

My italian greyhound had an incident at a dog show that set her on a major fearful path. I have been a recaller for several years but cant afford to continue at this time. I have continued to follow susan on you tube. My focus for hazel has been to build her confidence. I have changed hazels diet and that has made a big difference for her. Its a year now since the incident that changed her. Following susan has made such a difference to hazel and her return to the show ring this weekend was amazing. She was so confident and won best of breed in a very strong competitive class. Some day i will return to recallers but for now thankyou so much for your podcasts

[@DogsThat]

Thank you Jenni ❤️ we're so happy Hazel's return to the sow ring has been a success, congratulations to both of you, your hard work is paying off 🐾

[@Duckies1023]

My dog loves the training and I am the couch potato. He pulls ME off the couch to start our training sessions! (Yes, I am a pushover, so I never get to my second cup of coffee on the weekends) he loves his weekend morning trainings. ❤

[@trishbech9082]

Hello Susan and gang! My first dog was only interested in training in spurts. I realize now that it was ALL on me not knowing the steps. Sessions were either too long, or I would pick a time that was good for me and never considered that he was snoring 2 mins before the “session”. The old school mentality of “he’s stubborn and you’ve got to assert yourself more etc” would shut him down and he’d go off sniffing. I now know that we were both doomed from the start because of my approach and techniques. He was only excited with other people or if I got a puzzle out, because I was more relaxed then and having fun with him. I have learned so much with your positive layered training! It’s so good to finally see the enthusiastic and engaged dog I always wanted to see in front of me now. Happy and giving me those physical signs of enjoyment and eager to “play” more!

[@nancyhooper1742]

Totally can relate, I keep forgetting to play with mine before I train so did that and My 2 girls were totally engaged but my boy wasn't. Going to backtrack to write down this podcast to do this. I'm the lazy one. Great podcast as always and don't like dentist either ❤️❤️❤️❤️🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@user-ut5dg7gd9j]

Such good info Thank u . I have done some of these things for years years it just felt right My thinking has always been if it doesn’t feel right to me , isn’t logical, makes no sense I’m not doing . Don’t care who is telling me how much I may have paid for the info When my dog isn’t happy working , I would stop ask myself why If they aren’t happy . I’m not happy ! I would get a lot of odd looks . So thank you , I’m not as nutty as others thought I was

[@sheltiemad]

Thanks yet again Susan. This is what I needed to hear! Played it a few times today. I've heard you say all this before, but I definitely needed reminding. My sessions have gotten too long. I wasn't taking enough balance breaks. Everything is in slow motion. This video and the "Woo" video - stressing about my dog's stress; listened to them a few times today to remind myself of my own emotions impacting my dog, to get myself into the right mindset first, and then to get that buy in and enjoyment back into our sessions. He's a sensitive soul who has had no exposure outside of his last house and yard, so he's finding his new world and life somewhat confronting / overwhelming. I love that he's such a sensitive boy, because when he trusts me, it just makes be burst with happiness. There's been some tears though too when I've struggled to find a way to help him and to change to become the trainer he needs me to be. But we are getting there, and absolutely, the guidance within this podcast and the reminders to stay present as well as getting his buy-in, keeping up those balance breaks and shortening the sessions to build back his enthusiasm will all help. Thank you. Today I am grateful for YOU and for that week many years ago when you travelled all the way to Uralla in Australia and turned my training upside down and improved my relationship with all my dogs ever since. My newest boy is giving me some struggles but together we are learning new things together like the trust technique, and thankfully I was listening/ believing him enough to come back in here today to revisit these basic foundations that I've been getting lax with. Namaste.

[@claudiafairbanks]

My dog is definitely a distracted by EVERY dog, person, and animal that we pass. The cue Pupp pupp puppy I'd finally starting to work to break the hyper focus but the moment she gets to me she turns back around to stare at the distraction!

[@pix2.0]

This is the first time in hearing this as a dog owner and I really really needed it. I'm gonna have to listen again because I'm ADD but I've done all of it wrong I think but we did get through the cgc. I still have more to learn because I don't know what to look for then I tend to forget. Ugh. Thank you for all of your help to us!

[@annettefry9347]

I have a dog that I have to build drive. It can be exhausting. I've listened to this podcast twice already.

[@ammi_10]

In 1982 I had 2 Shelties; one was my parent's dog first and the other I chose as an obedience dog. I didn't know about CER but I did observe the difference in the drive of both dogs. I did a bit of balance breaks and realize now I trained too long for the one dog. I learned early that even though they appeared to be the same they had very different needs. That helped me with raising kids too.😉 Always believe the dog. 😁

[@lindabarton5783]

Absolutely fantastic information!! Thank you Susan once again for speaking the truth, and giving us steps to follow to improve training for our lovely four-legged partners! Yes, shared.

[@julianaf.martone2458]

Susan, I love your videos, training methods and tips. I’ve learned so much from you. One of my dogs will benefit SO MUCH from everything you said and I’m going to practice all that. She has a hard time engaging and never had quite the motivation for it.

[@joycescott4633]

This is another great podcast. It caused "eureka" moments for me because I you presented all the things you've been teaching re training in one episode and the pieces of the puzzle fell into place. Thank you Susan!

[@egbun]

Would be nice to show a list of the seven techniques all at one time as a summary near the end so we can internalize the whole set.

[@susangreene5094]

Again, just a fantastic podcast. Thank you so much for you and ur team for making this content. Myself and my Choc Lab Grizzly appreciate every one.

[@debraglen1666]

I loved Tater in this video. I totally related to your message. My Annie loves all of your games inside. But with generalized anxiety and neophobia, we are working on really basic skills outside, like the snuffle mat game and a long list of relaxation behaviors in 12 succeeding lessons. She loves the snuffle mat game. But I believe I made the mistake of doing the relaxation protocol game following a 1/2 hour of snuffle mat. Annie totally lost interest and wandered off her hot zone mat. Didn't want to pay any attention. So we packed up and went back inside. Doing the shorter sessions and not doing the relaxation protocols last makes sense.

[@boxergirls1132]

Thanks for this session. I have a first run excitement and after slow speed. Going to use these 7 yips and start right now re-shaping my training of my 6 year old Boxer. Karen Green Albuquerque NM

[@nanettelai1525]

My dogs have all loved being trained because they enjoy fear-free interactions with humans :) Thanks to you and the Dogs That team, they ask for these interactions Re: CER with dentists - the fear may be conditioned by getting the bill at the end of the visit :P

[@doggydaysdemos9081]

One of your best sessions!

[@maryhoneyman1257]

I needed this so much! I am seeing the disengagement from my 10 month old during walks. Every one of the 7 tips applies to why I need to revisit how I train on walks. Thank you again Susan!

[@M.nivalis]

When we rescued our current dog, we were not prepared (and the shelter didn’t inform us) of some of his behavior issues. We found a trainer, paid a lot of money, and it worked- for a while. But we struggled to keep up with the training because we were taught to train with an e-collar, which we never felt good about using. So his behavior slipped. Which brings us to you! We’re committing to using only reinforcement based dog training and don’t want to bring any pain or fear our poor dog has felt any further into his journey than we have to. Some of his cues he has down really well from his old training, but after watching this, I’m afraid that they would be associated with fear. Should we switch cues, or how would you recommend ‘rehabbing’ our dog’s emotions when we train and use those familiar behaviors?

[@Thegirlnamedsomthing]

Interesting! This episode made me realise something. My bc is way more focused and driven when training outside compared to inside. I can do a 45+ good session outside no problem. Inside 15-20 min maybe and the session will half the time end in her disengaging. Probably because the balance breaks and rewards I give outside are way more exciting to her compared to those inside. Chasing ball and running free vs some treats or a short game of thug. Room for improvement for sure.

[@watchmoivies123]

This is amazing thank you very much for posting this. Well your dogs look so happy and eager to work have you ever had one that was really hard?

[@roseskatemom8209]

Awesome!!

[@thepawseasonsberkshire2694]

Thank you Susan I love your podcasts I have a terrier who is so bored with everything You have opened my eyes on how to get him interested I also have a litter of 5 week old puppies I am so excited to use your methods in raising them

[@DogsThat]

Hi @The Paw Seasons Berkshire, we're grateful you are tuning in! We have a playlist with Puppy Essentials with lots of games and insights for your puppies - kzbin.info/aero/PLphRRSxcMHy2hywpv3Md3HbWWPPbVF8W5

[@coreylau7462]

This video helped me realize how long my training sessions were! I've been trying to be patient and let my puppy think a little, but I can see now that the duration is too long and I'm expecting too much from the little guy. It's no wonder that he gets frustrated easily. The big question I have is *how* do you get buy-in from the dog? Is it just through multiple short training sessions, and getting the dog to think: "hey, this is fun?".

[@InterdyneInternationalK-9]

Eye Opening Susan......Oh Look the "Anti" Zak George (haha) 👍 Well Done, Cheers~ 🐾🐾✔️

[@lynng8655]

I have a standard poodle and he hates being “trained”.

[@darleenmuhly529]

Your content is so good but I miss a lot of it because I can’t keep up with your speed of delivery. What can I do to absorb more of your great teaching?

[@jeristalford4241]

I take notes!

[@azogal53]

Transcripts available at the website!

[@darleenmuhly529]

Thank you. I didn’t know that.

[@marshamartin7206]

This was really good but I have one of those dogs that gets frantic almost immediately. She loves to do everything but I can get frustrated because she’s so excited she can’t focus at all. Could you do a podcast on this type of dog, digging deeper into it like you’ve done for the podcast today?

[@DogsThat]

Hi @Marsha Martin, here are two videos to help! Help Your Excited Dog Calm Down And Stop Barking, Lunging, Spinning, Nipping - kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZmemqnupepKVe7s Tip for Training Frantic Dogs: Stimulus Control - kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZ-WpXyrhpynb8k

[@keechpeach2863]

I struggle to know how to end training without bumming them out because they want more and it ends! Is there a podcast for how to end training yet?

[@DogsThat]

Hi @Keechpeach, yes, there is! Here's where you can watch - kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZpiYnKqfrdSZe6c

[@eirwin54]

who makes that fitness equipment?

[@DogsThat]

Hi, the equipment you see at the very beginning are K9Fitbones and a Peanut by FitPAWS.

[@watchmoivies123]

Well I guess I should say out of all the dogs you’ve ever trained what is our was your hardest time to train

[@DogsThat]

Hi @watchmoivies123, here's a video where Susan covers similar questions about her dogs - kzbin.info/www/bejne/r2S8d6WJgZaGqrs

[@watchmoivies123]

@@DogsThat thank you

[@donjames5761]

i got gifted a 7 year old doberman ex show dog than it was locked away as a breeder. shes really well behave an shes smart but theres really no engagement an ive done engagement drills with her an it seems like she learns but just starts going back doing her own thing. i really dont know what to do i tried luring an rewarding an clicker training its been 4 months she seems submissive i wish i could shape her to have a more bold personality my american bulldog loves training he dont need nothing but just a voice praise

[@nancylpr]

When we took our severely abused rescued hound to training we were told “ Don’t expect her to do as well as the other dogs….. she’s a hound.” You’d have thought that the teacher told me my child was dumb. I was so upset. Guess who not only graduated but was awarded most improved. Once she started to get it she LOVED training. 😉

[@michelewood925]

Too be honest all of this talk about dogs and the psychological stuff is overwhelming. Makes me want to give up. I just want a dog to hang out with and walk etc. this is way too much.

[@grs764]

Just remember that you are learning on how to communicate with a different species. Communication goes both ways, and your dog is also trying the same thing. They are not humans and the more we understand their emotions the better companions they will become.