How To Train A Dog From Day One: Avoid Common Puppy Mistakes Through Games & Enrichment #308
Visit us at shapedbydog.com Wondering how to train a puppy or dog from day one or avoid the most common mistakes? It’s easy to hope things will just work out, but that approach often leads to frustration and unwanted behaviors. I’m sharing how games, enrichment, and simple structure can help you raise a confident, connected dog right from the start. The big thing to remember is that all behavior is communication, and whether you have a brand-new puppy, a rescue dog or even dealing with unwanted behavior from your current dog, you’ll get clear, actionable strategies to set them up for lifelong success. In this episode, you’ll hear: • Why “positive is not permissive” in dog training. • How all behavior is communication and how to understand what your puppy is telling you. • How to prevent rehearsals of unwanted behaviors. • What happens when you hope for “a good one” instead of planning for success. • How games turn curious puppies into eager learners. • The role of enrichment and why letting dogs choose their own can backfire. • What to do when your puppy rehearses something unwanted. • What being “the gatekeeper” is and how it helps with recall, greetings, and impulse control. • How small time investments now shape your puppy’s future. • Real-life examples of how access to reinforcement shapes behavior. • How small early investments in training lead to massive long-term results. Free Hand Target Masterclass Unlock the secret to better focus, more engagement, and faster training with your dog using one simple skill - Hand Targets! Join the free Masterclass now while it's available for a limited time https://dogsthat.com/together/ Crate Games Get Crate Games Online - https://get.crategames.com/ Resources: 1.Susan Garrett’s Shaped by Dog Podcast - https://dogsthat.com/podcasts/ 2. Podcast Episode 198: What Does “Positive Is Not Permissive” Really Mean In Dog Training? - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/198/ 3. Podcast Episode 286: Frustrated Puppy, Frustrated Human! Strategies For Wins With Puppy Raising - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/286/ 4. YouTube Playlist: Puppy Essentials with Susan Garrett Dog Training - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy2hywpv3Md3HbWWPPbVF8W5 5. Podcast Episode 109: Project Calm Dog: Prevent Over Enthusiastic Greetings - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/109/ 6. Podcast Episode 246: Susan Garrett’s Puppy Socialization Strategies For Raising Confident, Happy Dogs - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/246/ 7. YouTube Video: DIY Puppy Bombs: Easy & Affordable Enrichment Toy for Puppies - https://youtu.be/UBveJe2C2dA 8. Nina Ottosson’s Puzzle Toys - https://www.nina-ottosson.com/products/all-products/ 9. Watch this Episode of Shaped by Dog on YouTube - https://youtu.be/QLnIqL5icFs
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Training Tips From Susan: How Barking Can Turn Into A Reinforced Habit Without You Even Realizing
Message From Susan Hey everyone, it’s Susan, and you’re about to hear one of my training tips and tidbits. These are quick, actionable strategies to help you and your dog in everyday life or for dog sport. Often our short videos with tips are created from your most popular segments of podcast episodes. So, let’s dive in! How Barking Can Turn Into A Reinforced Habit Without You Even Realizing I'm sharing how barking can turn into a reinforced habit without you even realizing. It’s easy to miss the subtle ways reinforcement happens, but once you see it, you can start to shift the pattern and create lasting change. Watch the full video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfoFvBAue7c 🎁 Unlock the secret to better focus, more engagement, and faster training with your dog by teaching one simple skill - Hand Targets! Join the free Masterclass now https://dogsthat.com/together/
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Training Tips From Susan: Reinforcement Is Always Happening: How To Make Sure Its Building The Dog You Want
Message From Susan Hey everyone, it’s Susan, and you’re about to hear one of my training tips and tidbits. These are quick, actionable strategies to help you and your dog in everyday life or for dog sport. Often our short videos with tips are created from your most popular segments of podcast episodes. So, let’s dive in! Reinforcement Is Always Happening: How to Make Sure It’s Building the Dog You Want Reinforcement is always happening, so I’m sharing how to be intentional with every interaction to make sure it's building the dog you want. It’s simple, powerful, and something you can start right now. Watch the full video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUFgD1yGO0w&t=563s
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Training Tips From Susan: Training Challenges Are Feedback: What to Do When Things Don't Go To Plan
Message From Susan Hey everyone, it’s Susan, and you’re about to hear one of my training tips and tidbits. These are quick, actionable strategies to help you and your dog in everyday life or for dog sport. Often our short videos with tips are created from your most popular segments of podcast episodes. So, let’s dive in! Training Challenges Are Feedback: What To Do When Things Don’t Go To Plan Training challenges are feedback, and when things don’t go to plan, it’s often a sign there’s something new to discover. I’m sharing what to do when progress feels stuck and how to turn challenges into learning opportunities for you and your dog. Watch the full video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ha2hXKZDuA4&t=785s
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Training Tips From Susan: Matching Law In Dog Training: Why Your Dog Chooses One Behavior Over Another
Message From Susan Hey everyone, it’s Susan, and you’re about to hear one of my training tips and tidbits. These are quick, actionable strategies to help you and your dog in everyday life or for dog sport. Often our short videos with tips are created from your most popular segments of podcast episodes. So, let’s dive in! Matching Law in Dog Training: Why Your Dog Chooses One Behavior Over Another I’m sharing the science behind Matching Law and why your dog chooses one behavior over another. Understanding this can transform how you train and connect with your dog and help you grow the behaviors you do want so you can set your dog up for success. Watch the full video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZSCQFapIww&t=779s
Susan Garrett, world-renowned dog trainer, multi-time champion of dog agility, and leading educator on all things canine shares everything related to dogs! Susan understands dog behaviour and wants you and your dog to have the best life together possible.
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