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Episodes
Yes, Susan Garrett's Dogs Sniff On Walks #74
24 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Visit us at shapedbydog.com If you are like most people, you take your dog for a walk for exercise or for a potty break. Surprisingly, one of the...
Why Your Dog Is Still Pulling on Leash And How To Fix It #73
19 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Visit us at shapedbydog.com If you'd like to train your dog to walk beside you on a leash without pulling, you are in the right place. There is o...
Preventing Dog Aggression: Introducing Dogs or Puppies with Project Togetherness #72
12 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Visit us at shapedbydog.com Safe, structured introductions for a new rescue dog or puppy will set everyone up for success. When you have two or m...
Pro Dog Trainer's Secret to Help Your Naughty Dog #71
10 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Visit us at shapedbydog.com There is one thing that you can do easily to help overcome any dog training challenge you might have. That one thing ...
Critical Info for Your Puppy's First Day and Night at Home #70
03 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Visit us at shapedbydog.com The first day with your new puppy is a critical start your relationship. When a puppy comes into your home, they are ...
Clicker Training: Will It Work For Every Dog? #69
26 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Visit us at shapedbydog.com How do you decide when to use a clicker and what to use it for in dog training? That's a question recently asked on m...
3 Easy Tricks Every Dog Should Know #68
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Visit us at shapedbydog.com We're talking about trick training for dogs; it's fun and easy! Can you remember the very first thing you trained a d...
Are You Stressing About Your Dog's Stress? #67
17 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Visit us at shapedbydog.com I've been thinking about stress and how we deal with it. Consider your dog and any challenges you might have in your ...
Resource Guarding: Dog vs Dog Aggression #66
12 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Visit us at shapedbydog.com Resource Guarding between dogs is a big topic. It's also one of the most requested for me to cover on my podcast. Over th...
The Secrets of What Your Dog Really Knows #65
10 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Visit us at shapedbydog.com Have you ever asked your dog to do something, and he does the opposite? Have you ever thought "but he knows it!". May...
Help! How Can I Tell My Dog He's Wrong? #64
05 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Visit us at shapedbydog.com Success in dog training comes down to three things. The reinforcement we are using, the training plan, and the enviro...
Why Some Dogs Just Don't Get It #63
03 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Visit us at shapedbydog.com The inspiration for this episode comes from a walk with my dogs. My puppy, This!, was on leash, and my adult dogs wer...
12 Keys to Helping My Dogs Live a Long and Happy Life #62
29 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Visit us at shapedbydog.com We all want our dogs to have long and happy lives. There are 12 things I believe have a massive influence on the long...
Lessons of Recovery: The Night My Dog Almost Died #61
27 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Visit us at shapedbydog.com In 2012, my dog Encore almost died. I'm sharing her story with you, and the six incredibly valuable lessons learned f...
When You Don't Feel Like Training Your Dog #60
22 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Visit us at shapedbydog.com It's not uncommon to know you should be training your dog, but you just don't feel like it. You can't motivate yourself...
Why Your Treats Aren't Working for Your Dog #59
20 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Visit us at shapedbydog.com In the world of dog training, a lot of people are trying to train their dog with a focus solely on the use of reinforce...
How to Create Kid Friendly Dogs and Dog Friendly Kids #58
13 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Visit us at shapedbydog.com Raising dogs in a home with kids and kids in a home with dogs can be harmonious when you have the right expectations ...
Why Balance Breaks Fast Track Your Dog Training #57
08 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Visit us at shapedbydog.com There is one thing that I do intentionally in my dog training that makes all the difference in the world to the joy a...
5 Simple Questions to Guide Your Dog Training #56
06 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Visit us at shapedbydog.com Do you have a naughty dog or things you want to change with your dog's behavior? It might be to improve your dog's fo...
Pro Dog Trainer's Guide to Toy Selection #55
18 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Visit us at shapedbydog.com Choosing the best dog toy for any activity will lead to success. The toy you choose needs to be safe and suit the pur...
Dog Toy Checklist: What's Good and What to Avoid #54
16 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Visit us at shapedbydog.com Do you know how to choose the right dog toys? Have you thought of the do's and don'ts when picking a toy for your pup...
Stop Your Dog Pulling on Leash and Start Walking Together #53
11 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Visit us at shapedbydog.com We're looking at how to train your dog to stop pulling on leash. You have probably heard me talk about the importance...
The Five Most Common Words in Dog Training and Which Ones I Never Use #52
09 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Visit us at shapedbydog.com There are five words commonly used when training a dog. I bet you can immediately think of dog training commands that...
Is Your Stubborn Dog Frustrating You? #51
04 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Visit us at shapedbydog.com In dog training, there's really only one reason we feel frustration, and that is when the outcome does not meet our e...
Can Your Worst Challenge Make You a Better Dog Trainer? #50
02 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Visit us at shapedbydog.com When I was 12 years old, I experienced the most humiliating event of my young life with a doctor who was trying to be...
How Your Questions Instantly Improve or Sabotage Your Dog Training #49
27 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Visit us at shapedbydog.com What if it were possible to dramatically improve your dog's focus, skills and overall behaviour just by changing the qu...
Potty Train Your Puppy in a Week (Easy 3 Step Process) #48
25 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Visit us at shapedbydog.com The number one problem every puppy owner will experience is "how do I get my puppy to go to the bathroom in the appro...
Don't Wanna, Don't Hafta: What To Do When Your Dog Refuses To Obey #47
20 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Visit us at shapedbydog.com If you have a dog, there will come a time when your dog will say to you "Don't Wanna, Don't Hafta". That is the mome...
Is Your Dog Trying to Dominate You and What You Can Do About It #46
18 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Visit us at shapedbydog.com The topic of this episode comes from a listener suggestion, and it is about "alpha" and "beta" dogs. It's a bit of a ...
My Dog Just Got Jumped, Now What? #45
11 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Visit us at shapedbydog.com If you own a dog, there is a very good chance that at some point in your dog's life, your dog could get jumped or pos...
Using Coincidences and Positive Associations in Dog Training #44
06 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Visit us at shapedbydog.com Up to this point in your dog's life, your training might not have worked the way you would have liked it to work. You...
Can a Dog be Happy and Well Trained? #43
04 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Visit us at shapedbydog.com Would you like a well-behaved dog at the expense of having a happy dog? How do we define happy? Would you be willing ...
Behavior Chains: Are You Teaching Your Dog to be Bad to be Good? #42
30 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Visit us at shapedbydog.com What if I were to tell you that your dog's worst behaviour could very likely be there because you have been unintent...
Get a Behaved Dog by Celebrating Milestones! #41
28 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Visit us at shapedbydog.com When you get a puppy or dog, what are your expectations of your new family member? Do you have a vision of how your d...
Using A Head Halter On A Dog, Why My Approach Is So Different #40
23 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Visit us at shapedbydog.com Today I'm sharing with you how I get brilliant behaviours with my dogs. No matter what you are training, the key to ...
Is a Resistant Dog a Stubborn Dog? #39
21 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Visit us at shapedbydog.com What do we do when our dog shows resistance? What happens when your dog appears to be stubborn, and what does that t...
3 Keys to a Confident Dog #38
16 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Visit us at shapedbydog.com What is confidence in a dog? Why do we need it? How do we grow it, and why should we even care? Confidence is a topi...
Dog Training as a Career #37
14 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Visit us at shapedbydog.com Today's episode comes from a suggestion by one of our listeners, and it's on the topic of becoming a professional dog t...
Puppy Selection: How I Do It and Why I Didn't This! Time #36
09 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Visit us at shapedbydog.com How do you pick a puppy? Even if you are not selecting a puppy, a lot of these concepts apply to a rescue dog. I've jus...
Pro Dog Training Tip To Improve Your Dog's Focus #35
07 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Visit us at shapedbydog.com When I am training, my dog is engaged and excited and attentive. The connection with my dogs is vital in all we do toge...
Time Outs for Dogs: Does Your Dog Need One? #34
02 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Visit us at shapedbydog.com Chances are you are familiar with the concept of "time outs". A time out is something you will hear of being used for...
How Do I Stop My Dog Counter Surfing?! #33
30 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Visit us at shapedbydog.com If your dog is getting on the table or counter and stealing food, you are not alone. The topic of counter surfing is...
20 Easy Ways to Exercise Your Dog at Home #32
25 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Visit us at shapedbydog.com If someone comes to me with a behaviour problem, one of the first questions I ask is "how much exercise does your dog...
5 Simple Hacks to Help Your Dog Learn Faster (Reinforcement Process) #31
23 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Visit us at shapedbydog.com You can make your dog training a lot more effective, and a lot more efficient with the effective use and placement of...
Why Dog Crates Are Not Dog Cages #30
18 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Visit us at shapedbydog.com In this episode, I am talking about one of my favourite things to train. If you love your dog, I'm asking you to listen...
Understanding and Preventing Reactivity and Aggression in Your Dog #29
16 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Visit us at shapedbydog.com Today's topic covers the serious issue of reactivity and aggression in dogs. If you have a challenge with your dog, I s...
Why It Hurts Me When I Say "Dog Training" #28
11 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Visit us at shapedbydog.com Have you ever thought about why we own dogs really? What is the main benefit? That's on my mind, and your reasons might...
Do Dogs Need Rules? #27
09 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Visit us at shapedbydog.com What you are about to hear could well be a paradigm shift. In dog training lingo, we call the rules we have for our dog...
Pro Dog Training Tips to Get Your Puppy to Sleep All Night #26
04 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Visit us at shapedbydog.com Today's podcast topic comes from you! One of the questions I'm often asked is "how do I get my puppy to stop waking me u...
Why All Dogs Can Bite and How to Reduce the Risk with R.E.A.D. #25
02 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Visit us at shapedbydog.com We all have an important role to play in reducing the number of dog bites, in particular dog bites to children. Recent ...
Distraction Intensity Index: Help For Dogs Who Chase Chipmunks, Bicycles, And Neighbor's Cats #24
28 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Visit us at shapedbydog.com Distractions! How do you get your dog's focus in the face of a distraction? That's what we're talking about, and I'm gi...
What Is Your Identity as a Dog Owner? #23
26 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Visit us at shapedbydog.com Things have been a little weird around here because six days ago we welcomed a litter of four puppies. One of these pup...
The Invisible Bubble of Pressure and Your Dog #22
21 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Visit us at shapedbydog.com We're talking about pressure and dogs. It's not the sort of pressure to make sure your dog's leash matches the collar...
The 5 Critical Dog Training Layers for Confidence with Anything #21
19 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Visit us at shapedbydog.com We all have vivid childhood memories, and one of mine involving my friend's dog Chuka had a lasting impact. In all my dog...
Bridging the Gap Between Blame and Kindness in Dog Training #20
14 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Visit us at shapedbydog.com If you are here, chances are you have an interest in how to train a dog without punishment or blame. When you are movin...
One of My Biggest Pet Peeves in Dog Training #19
12 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Visit us at shapedbydog.com We all have pet peeves, and one of mine is the misuse of dog training cues. Cues have power, and it is important to m...
4 Puppy and Dog Training Games for Acquired Bite Inhibition #18
07 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Visit us at shapedbydog.com There are four games you can play right now that will help expedite learning for your puppy or dog. I'm sharing each ga...
Help! How Do I STOP Puppy Biting?! #17
05 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Visit us at shapedbydog.com The number one question anyone with a puppy asks is "how do I STOP my puppy biting me, my feet, my hands, my kids, my c...
The Thing Before Your Dog's Thing #16
31 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Visit us at shapedbydog.com There is one question you can ask yourself to solve virtually any dog training problem. If your dog is jumping, digging...
CSI Tips for Managing a Multi-Dog Household #15
29 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Visit us at shapedbydog.com In a multi-dog household, it's important that all dogs have confidence and be comfortable. I'm sharing my biggest tips ...
Creating Intentional Multi-Dog Household Harmony #14
24 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Visit us at shapedbydog.com If you live with more than one dog or want to live with more than one dog, this episode is for you. We need to be inten...
Naming Your Puppy or Dog #13
22 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Visit us at shapedbydog.com Our dog's name says a lot about our dog and a lot about us. There are many considerations to naming, and many ways to g...
When Helping Your Dog is an Illusion #12
17 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Visit us at shapedbydog.com We all love our dogs and want to help them, but sometimes that help has the opposite effect of what we intend! That's w...
The Power of Permission in Dog Training #11
15 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Visit us at shapedbydog.com Harnessing the power of permission in dog training is the secret of my success. It's how I can train dogs to the highes...
What to Know Before Getting a Puppy or Dog #10
10 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Visit us at shapedbydog.com Do you know anybody who is thinking about getting a new puppy or a dog? Maybe it's you! There are things to know before y...
How Long Does It Take to Train a Dog? #9
08 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Visit us at shapedbydog.com When do you consider your dog trained? That's what we're talking about in this episode. We're also looking at why I thi...
Get Your Dog in the Belief Loop of Awesome #8
03 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Visit us at shapedbydog.com In this episode, I'm sharing one simple and easy psychological trick so you and your dog can get in the belief loop of aw...
You, Your Dog, Maslow and Lizard Brain #7
01 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Visit us at shapedbydog.com It's important to know what you and your dog need for learning success, and how "lizard brain" can take over if somethi...
The Art of Manipulation #6
22 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Visit us at shapedbydog.com How good are you at manipulation? Stick with me, because after this episode, you're going to embrace and love th...
What Is Shaping and How Can Dogs Shape Us #5
22 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Visit us at shapedbydog.com Did you know that there are four ways to train a dog? That's what we're talking about in this episode, and how...
TEMP (Tail, Eyes, Ears, Mouth, Posture) #4
22 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Visit us at shapedbydog.com This episode could save your dog's life. It could save a child. It could prevent someone from getting a serious i...
How Hollywood Made Life Tough For Dogs #3
20 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Visit us at shapedbydog.com In this episode, we're looking at how Hollywood has made life incredibly difficult for dogs. Because life is not like t...
Reinforcement in Dog Training #2
19 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Visit us at shapedbydog.com We are talking about the number one most important thing in dog training. Actually, it's the one thing vital for all sp...
Done Is Better Than Perfect #1
18 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Visit us at shapedbydog.com Hey everybody! I've been wanting to do a podcast for a long time. There's a lot of planning, and lot of things to lear...