Susan I come from a professional hunting, tracking and detection background. I have only recently came across your channel because my community differs slightly from yours. I am a trainer and behaviouralist and I have to admit you have me absolutely hooked. I love your energy, your passion for the dog's well being and accountability on the handler. You are an amazing person and an absolute ambassador for trainers around the world.
I already knew you were awesome, but hearing that Brene Brown is one of the first people you that comes to your mind when you think of a person you’d be excited to see, tells me that you’re a wonderful human being. I love your channel and I’m super stoked I landed in the right place. ✨✨✨
Dearest Susan, Thank you for all of this FREE insanely useful information that is life saving and life making for humans and animals. Also Brene’s work saved my life back in my darkest days I was stunned and overjoyed that you know her work!!!!
And to add, my gorgeous puppy is doing significantly better than she would’ve if I hadn’t found you. She deserves the life you are helping me give her!
You're so kind, Robin! We're grateful to have you in this community and that Susan's training his helping you and your puppy ❤️ Brene's work is incredible and such an inspiration 🤩
You have an incredible talent for working with dogs AND explaining techniques to humans in a fun and engaging way. Thank you so much! Challenge accepted!!
wow youtube recommended this to me after i watched the pivots video a bunch of time and got so confused how the two were related. NOW i get it, thanks !
When I first met my favourite dog 9 years ago, he was under stimulated, and he had NO idea about how to walk on a loose leash, and I had NO idea about how to teach him not to. I had read the book written by Turid Tugaas about What to do when the dog pulls in the leash. Actually I had read it twice, but my favourite doghadn’t read it even once. All HE wanted to read was that wonderful world lying out there. By then I didn’t know what to do, but one thing I knew: I would NOT allow him to pull on a leash and find out that it was OK 🛑 So I got an idea, and every day I put him in the care, and we drove to a huge wonderful fenced dog forest, and here we walked together without a leash. We gained confidence, and he had the opportunity to investigate this wonderful world and socialise with other dogs. And only every 30th time he came back to me, I would put the leash on him and only for a very short time. We did that at least 5 times a week and for at least one year. It worked perfectly, and now he is a STAR in walking without a leash, but on the other hand, he doesn’t mind getting the leash on. No big deal, all we have to do is to say LEASH, then he stops, and we put it on. But ONLY in areas without traffic. When we walk in traffic, he is always leashed, but he know ALL the right behaviour from our training without the leash. Had I known Susan Garrett by then, we could have done it much faster, but it was a pleasure doing it anyway. Especially the bonding and confidence building. Enjoying life together 💕 So all I can say is: This is just about the most important video I have seen from Susan Garret 🤗 If your dog can do it off leash, he can do it on leash ♥️
I would LOVE to be able to download this transcript! So handy to go back and put together what to do …also, i use my phone to record, so cant watch and train. 😊
Hi! You can actually do that for all our Shaped By Dog episodes, on our website: shapedbydog.com/73/ (just scroll down a bit under the video, right after the resources). Enjoy!
I don't know how many videos I already watched, I'm so excited! I have a 15 months old mixed breed (Boxer/Shepherd/Rottweiler), my third dog and the most challenging so far. She's easily aroused, especially when we go to class, then she cannot control her emotions anymore, I get frustrated and she gets worse - obviously!! I started applying some of your training tips, already with success! Now I just have to be careful not to start LUMPING again!! 🙂Thank you!!
Well okay, challenge ON! My german shepherd is three years old now, and he is great in SOME environments, but in some situations, he still pulls. I'll give this a college try and report back! Thank you!
I have started sharing you wisdom with my dental patients. I can't possible exaggerate the wisdom in your understanding of emotional action and reaction. Yes, it's for my dog-human interactions but it applies to life so perfectly and my Corgi is happier. Grateful. raphael nyc
Thank you so much for sharing with the world, Raphael! We have a playlist for dog emotions in case you have missed an episode: th-cam.com/video/Vxp2rQC8VMY/w-d-xo.html Don't forget to subscribe to be notified of our upcoming videos and the celebration for #200! 🎉
I just found your channel yesterday and I'm binge watching it because I love it and I've learned so much! Do you have something on walking two dogs at the same time?
I love this idea, Susan. Bathroom breaks are necessary and this rescue dog is an escape risk. How do we manage this without a yard, or where the only fenced area that’s safe for them off leash is 30 min drive away?
The juggling...🤣🤣. I've been trying for years...still can't. Been a follower since the Decaf days ...love these podcasts...getting a new puppy soon and can't get enough. Keep up the awesome work you do!
Thank you for sharing this ! I’m learning so much from your videos and your foundation of kindness and compassion in training dogs is a real eye opener.
Thanks Susan for sharing how “seen on the seam” links up with “perch work”. I am still recovering from a leg fracture and have not been able to walk my two year old McNab in six months.
Was listening in car so rewatched and will start this but because Gemma is reactive do Reinforcement Zone with deli roast beef so know it works. God bless you for Recallers. Such a Great Course. Again will work on this but also got to do more Perch Work too❤❤❤❤⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
My husband looks forward to watching these podcasts too. Great explanation of what our dogs are up against when walking on leash, and how to make it better. 🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪
I always taught my dogs to go behind me to change sides when walking. It's seems odd to have them rush to get around me or have me stop to accommodate the movement. 🤷♀️ I walked with my 2 dogs in a brace (on or off leash) and when we were to pass someone (with or without a dog) I asked my dogs to pass behind me to the other side usually walking on the grass. If the path was narrow they would just walk behind me. It seems the most logical.
Great advice and good challenge but what do you do when you have to walk your dog in the city for their elimination needs? No distractions would be great but some live in the city without fenced areas (other than dog parks which are a bad decision). Any advice?
This could not have been more on target for exactly what we needed at this moment. We've been using a head halter now for about a month, but we are still having to do lots and lots of circles in the beginning of the walk to keep him from going ahead of me. After about 15 minutes he does a lot better, but we will follow your advice to the letter for the next week and see what happens. Thank you for another great video! (I would still LOVE to see a video of how you use the head halter protocol during a major distraction.)
@@RaptorsGirl We've had a breakthrough!! We worked indoors for weeks, we had to back up a few steps to target training, clicker training, and pivots and spins before we could move forward, and everything took much longer than we'd expected, but we both hung in there. He HATES his head halter which was all I was using for about a month before we started this new tact. I haven't used it except one time since and I realized he's just too miserable with it, despite extensive positive conditioning. We kept walking in the yard with a flat collar and turned around at the driveway when pulling started there. We finally were able to venture out into the dirt road the other day, and today he walked beautifully on the road with his front-clip harness. I integrated "Watch!", click and feed about a week ago since he's so reactive (excessive greeting disorder) when he sees other dogs. I think that is helping. Thank you again for all your great videos and support!
Interesting that people worry about the exercise walks. I live in the city, and sometimes its either too cold or too hot to get to the park or farther. I found that lots of these games plus a bit of tug or fetch indoors made the dogs waaaay more tired than even a long walk. Its mental work as well as physical. Try puppy push ups of they have energy to burn. 😘
ya, no....not too doable but long leash is good for safety. My dog would pull to the end of forever, no matter how long or short the leash. Had to break that quick! We started with gentle leader head halters just so she wouldnt choke herself out. I never had a dog like this before, so it was initially a huge challenge. Now we can use a flat collar and can be in a class with 25 dogs walking in perfect heel on leash in a line. NIGHT and DAY doing the inside training Susan describes here. The dog needed to learn there was a better more acceptable way to walk.
I haven't had a puppy in 12 years so feel very rusty. (old guy passed away last year) If I bring home a 8-9 week old puppy can I start this? I hate to keep them home for 7 days though when I should take them out to see and experience things. Also having a breed that I train to pull when hiking or sledding I am thinking train the heel then add the harness and teach pull with that? I for once in my life want a perfect heeling Siberian.
Thank you for this podcast. Once I get to the place where I can take the whole walk with the dog on a loose leash - what about sniffing, reading pee-mail, and pottying? I live in an appartment so I do not have anywhere that my dog can potty without putting her onbeing on a leash.
For sure let your dog read the pee mail! Dogs love to sniff and it is a great stress reliever. I just stop at different intervals and let them sniff for a while.
I cannot have my gsp with nothing on ie leash or longe. I can not expect her to walk in a heel position. She can comply but that gsp nose carries her away.
How would you premak this? I have tried teaching pivots with my pyrenees/border collie mix, months of trying and he still has no idea of what is going on. The only method he actually seems to learn from is premak.
For sure Karla, in no way am I suggesting we not allow our dogs to stop and sniff, that is an important part of their walk. This video is simply detailing how to go about the rest of your walk together.
@@DogsThat sometimes i use a 5 meter (16 feet) leash to give the dog more freedom when i cant walk him off leash. It would than be another criteria than walking next to me like on a short leash.
@@thats4anita yup. I do that to work on recall. I probably will never risk off leash due to certain environmental hazards, so this is the next best thing to a free run. Poison Ivy is everywhere here so I cant be too careful.
Is there an episode on puppy loose leash training? Or do you just expect them to look up at you or something vs touch the seam? My 12 week Aussie is loving perch work, haven’t been able to get her to pivot yet but she’s doing great 😊 I don’t have a fenced yard so I have to use a long lead for potty breaks and fetch sessions.
Then you stop and let your dog sniff! Not a problem, I’m suggesting we not allow our dogs to stop and sniff, that is an important part of their outing, this video is simply detailing how to go about the rest of your walk together.
My dog walks (heels) very well in the yard, but as soon as we get her out for a walk, she pulls. We have her on a front clip harness, which really helped, but she still tries to pull.
Work the strategy I mention in the video for one week...then gradually add more distractions in your yard before taking her back out for your normal walk. I think you will notice a big difference!
I guess this is more of an ad? I didn't get how to finish the behavior. You teach them to walk beside you but what happens when your dog prefers the enviroment over steak? Thats where a halter comes in?
Hi Jordan, distractions are added gradually. Here's a podcast video with tips on things that are distracting for dogs. th-cam.com/video/Z9hXKLCK0Cg/w-d-xo.html Susan also has a video all about head halters: th-cam.com/video/AXqyZYxQmMQ/w-d-xo.html
Susan I come from a professional hunting, tracking and detection background. I have only recently came across your channel because my community differs slightly from yours. I am a trainer and behaviouralist and I have to admit you have me absolutely hooked. I love your energy, your passion for the dog's well being and accountability on the handler. You are an amazing person and an absolute ambassador for trainers around the world.
Thank you so much!
I already knew you were awesome, but hearing that Brene Brown is one of the first people you that comes to your mind when you think of a person you’d be excited to see, tells me that you’re a wonderful human being. I love your channel and I’m super stoked I landed in the right place. ✨✨✨
Dearest Susan,
Thank you for all of this FREE insanely useful information that is life saving and life making for humans and animals.
Also Brene’s work saved my life back in my darkest days I was stunned and overjoyed that you know her work!!!!
And to add, my gorgeous puppy is doing significantly better than she would’ve if I hadn’t found you. She deserves the life you are helping me give her!
You're so kind, Robin! We're grateful to have you in this community and that Susan's training his helping you and your puppy ❤️
Brene's work is incredible and such an inspiration 🤩
You have an incredible talent for working with dogs AND explaining techniques to humans in a fun and engaging way. Thank you so much! Challenge accepted!!
So true! :)
wow youtube recommended this to me after i watched the pivots video a bunch of time and got so confused how the two were related. NOW i get it, thanks !
I usually listen to these on your podcast when in the gym. But they are even better on TH-cam.
When I first met my favourite dog 9 years ago, he was under stimulated, and he had NO idea about how to walk on a loose leash, and I had NO idea about how to teach him not to.
I had read the book written by Turid Tugaas about What to do when the dog pulls in the leash. Actually I had read it twice, but my favourite doghadn’t read it even once. All HE wanted to read was that wonderful world lying out there.
By then I didn’t know what to do, but one thing I knew: I would NOT allow him to pull on a leash and find out that it was OK 🛑
So I got an idea, and every day I put him in the care, and we drove to a huge wonderful fenced dog forest, and here we walked together without a leash. We gained confidence, and he had the opportunity to investigate this wonderful world and socialise with other dogs. And only every 30th time he came back to me, I would put the leash on him and only for a very short time.
We did that at least 5 times a week and for at least one year.
It worked perfectly, and now he is a STAR in walking without a leash, but on the other hand, he doesn’t mind getting the leash on. No big deal, all we have to do is to say LEASH, then he stops, and we put it on. But ONLY in areas without traffic. When we walk in traffic, he is always leashed, but he know ALL the right behaviour from our training without the leash.
Had I known Susan Garrett by then, we could have done it much faster, but it was a pleasure doing it anyway. Especially the bonding and confidence building. Enjoying life together 💕
So all I can say is: This is just about the most important video I have seen from Susan Garret 🤗
If your dog can do it off leash, he can do it on leash ♥️
I would LOVE to be able to download this transcript! So handy to go back and put together what to do …also, i use my phone to record, so cant watch and train. 😊
Hi! You can actually do that for all our Shaped By Dog episodes, on our website: shapedbydog.com/73/ (just scroll down a bit under the video, right after the resources). Enjoy!
I don't know how many videos I already watched, I'm so excited! I have a 15 months old mixed breed (Boxer/Shepherd/Rottweiler), my third dog and the most challenging so far. She's easily aroused, especially when we go to class, then she cannot control her emotions anymore, I get frustrated and she gets worse - obviously!! I started applying some of your training tips, already with success! Now I just have to be careful not to start LUMPING again!! 🙂Thank you!!
Well okay, challenge ON! My german shepherd is three years old now, and he is great in SOME environments, but in some situations, he still pulls. I'll give this a college try and report back! Thank you!
These videos are always the highlight of my day when they come out! Thank you!!!
Very good challenge! We just paced up and down the back driveway and zero movement if dog was not in position. Going forward is also a reward.
I have started sharing you wisdom with my dental patients. I can't possible exaggerate the wisdom in your understanding of emotional action and reaction. Yes, it's for my dog-human interactions but it applies to life so perfectly and my Corgi is happier. Grateful. raphael nyc
Thank you so much for sharing with the world, Raphael! We have a playlist for dog emotions in case you have missed an episode: th-cam.com/video/Vxp2rQC8VMY/w-d-xo.html
Don't forget to subscribe to be notified of our upcoming videos and the celebration for #200! 🎉
Such great advice! I have two dogs and always walk them together. Any chance there is a alternative training for walking two dogs at the same side?
Great!
I just found your channel yesterday and I'm binge watching it because I love it and I've learned so much! Do you have something on walking two dogs at the same time?
I love this idea, Susan. Bathroom breaks are necessary and this rescue dog is an escape risk. How do we manage this without a yard, or where the only fenced area that’s safe for them off leash is 30 min drive away?
Thank you for another very useful and relatable podcast. I listen in the car and watch them at home. Thank you.
The juggling...🤣🤣. I've been trying for years...still can't. Been a follower since the Decaf days ...love these podcasts...getting a new puppy soon and can't get enough. Keep up the awesome work you do!
Thank you for sharing this !
I’m learning so much from your videos and your foundation of kindness and compassion in training dogs is a real eye opener.
Thanks Susan for sharing how “seen on the seam” links up with “perch work”. I am still recovering from a leg fracture and have not been able to walk my two year old McNab in six months.
Good lesson. Trying to clean up our act. See what you’re doing. Will work it. Thanks 😎
Yes! Yes! Yes! I LOVE your energy! So on point too! Great job! ♥ a fellow dog trainer
Great
Was listening in car so rewatched and will start this but because Gemma is reactive do Reinforcement Zone with deli roast beef so know it works. God bless you for Recallers. Such a Great Course. Again will work on this but also got to do more Perch Work too❤❤❤❤⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
My husband looks forward to watching these podcasts too. Great explanation of what our dogs are up against when walking on leash, and how to make it better. 🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪
Is that This! In the back? She's so big! 🥰
Yes it is!
I always taught my dogs to go behind me to change sides when walking. It's seems odd to have them rush to get around me or have me stop to accommodate the movement. 🤷♀️ I walked with my 2 dogs in a brace (on or off leash) and when we were to pass someone (with or without a dog) I asked my dogs to pass behind me to the other side usually walking on the grass. If the path was narrow they would just walk behind me. It seems the most logical.
Great advice and good challenge but what do you do when you have to walk your dog in the city for their elimination needs? No distractions would be great but some live in the city without fenced areas (other than dog parks which are a bad decision). Any advice?
This could not have been more on target for exactly what we needed at this moment. We've been using a head halter now for about a month, but we are still having to do lots and lots of circles in the beginning of the walk to keep him from going ahead of me. After about 15 minutes he does a lot better, but we will follow your advice to the letter for the next week and see what happens. Thank you for another great video! (I would still LOVE to see a video of how you use the head halter protocol during a major distraction.)
Keep us posted on how it works out for you both Tara!
@@RaptorsGirl We've had a breakthrough!! We worked indoors for weeks, we had to back up a few steps to target training, clicker training, and pivots and spins before we could move forward, and everything took much longer than we'd expected, but we both hung in there. He HATES his head halter which was all I was using for about a month before we started this new tact. I haven't used it except one time since and I realized he's just too miserable with it, despite extensive positive conditioning. We kept walking in the yard with a flat collar and turned around at the driveway when pulling started there. We finally were able to venture out into the dirt road the other day, and today he walked beautifully on the road with his front-clip harness. I integrated "Watch!", click and feed about a week ago since he's so reactive (excessive greeting disorder) when he sees other dogs. I think that is helping. Thank you again for all your great videos and support!
Do you add a cue for this? Like heel?
I’m a dog walker, not a trainer. Is there anything I can do to curb the pulling of some of my dogs?
Interesting that people worry about the exercise walks. I live in the city, and sometimes its either too cold or too hot to get to the park or farther. I found that lots of these games plus a bit of tug or fetch indoors made the dogs waaaay more tired than even a long walk. Its mental work as well as physical. Try puppy push ups of they have energy to burn. 😘
My dog is does not want to get on the perch Suggestions please. I'm doing treat diving right now Thanks!
You could also use a long line until your dog is good on a leash :) (I have ones that go up to 75 feet)
ya, no....not too doable but long leash is good for safety. My dog would pull to the end of forever, no matter how long or short the leash. Had to break that quick! We started with gentle leader head halters just so she wouldnt choke herself out. I never had a dog like this before, so it was initially a huge challenge. Now we can use a flat collar and can be in a class with 25 dogs walking in perfect heel on leash in a line. NIGHT and DAY doing the inside training Susan describes here. The dog needed to learn there was a better more acceptable way to walk.
Any tips for people in condos? I live on the 18th floor and I need to put him on a leash 4-6 times a day.
I haven't had a puppy in 12 years so feel very rusty. (old guy passed away last year) If I bring home a 8-9 week old puppy can I start this? I hate to keep them home for 7 days though when I should take them out to see and experience things. Also having a breed that I train to pull when hiking or sledding I am thinking train the heel then add the harness and teach pull with that? I for once in my life want a perfect heeling Siberian.
It does not surprise me in the least that you know how to juggle 🤣
Thank you for this podcast. Once I get to the place where I can take the whole walk with the dog on a loose leash - what about sniffing, reading pee-mail, and pottying? I live in an appartment so I do not have anywhere that my dog can potty without putting her onbeing on a leash.
For sure let your dog read the pee mail! Dogs love to sniff and it is a great stress reliever. I just stop at different intervals and let them sniff for a while.
I cannot have my gsp with nothing on ie leash or longe. I can not expect her to walk in a heel position. She can comply but that gsp nose carries her away.
How would you premak this? I have tried teaching pivots with my pyrenees/border collie mix, months of trying and he still has no idea of what is going on. The only method he actually seems to learn from is premak.
Really good but what about loose lead walking when you want to allow your dog to pause and sniff. So not by your side but not pulling?
For sure Karla, in no way am I suggesting we not allow our dogs to stop and sniff, that is an important part of their walk. This video is simply detailing how to go about the rest of your walk together.
I meant walking them at the same time
Another great video. How are you dealing with long leashes?
Hi thats4anita, we're not too sure on the question, are you able to share more?
@@DogsThat sometimes i use a 5 meter (16 feet) leash to give the dog more freedom when i cant walk him off leash. It would than be another criteria than walking next to me like on a short leash.
@@thats4anita yup. I do that to work on recall. I probably will never risk off leash due to certain environmental hazards, so this is the next best thing to a free run. Poison Ivy is everywhere here so I cant be too careful.
Is there an episode on puppy loose leash training? Or do you just expect them to look up at you or something vs touch the seam? My 12 week Aussie is loving perch work, haven’t been able to get her to pivot yet but she’s doing great 😊 I don’t have a fenced yard so I have to use a long lead for potty breaks and fetch sessions.
Hi Olivia, we have a playlist for loosh leash walking that will help - th-cam.com/play/PLphRRSxcMHy1mGMfdVKXq_hiJ27Ej1shW.html
What if I want my dog to have enrichment through sniffing, etc?
Then you stop and let your dog sniff! Not a problem, I’m suggesting we not allow our dogs to stop and sniff, that is an important part of their outing, this video is simply detailing how to go about the rest of your walk together.
i felt like my husky ari pulled because that is what they do. i am not sure I have the discipline 🤷♂
What percentage of a normal casual walk do you personally expect your trained dog to be in reinforcement zone when walking on leash?
Tater is a HUGE Beyonce fan.
My dog walks (heels) very well in the yard, but as soon as we get her out for a walk, she pulls. We have her on a front clip harness, which really helped, but she still tries to pull.
Work the strategy I mention in the video for one week...then gradually add more distractions in your yard before taking her back out for your normal walk. I think you will notice a big difference!
how are you supposed to take your dog anywhere to pee without using a leash?
I guess this is more of an ad?
I didn't get how to finish the behavior. You teach them to walk beside you but what happens when your dog prefers the enviroment over steak? Thats where a halter comes in?
Do you still use halters?
Hi Jordan, distractions are added gradually. Here's a podcast video with tips on things that are distracting for dogs.
th-cam.com/video/Z9hXKLCK0Cg/w-d-xo.html
Susan also has a video all about head halters:
th-cam.com/video/AXqyZYxQmMQ/w-d-xo.html