The thing about comfort zone is so true. My dog was extremely anxious even in the neighbourhood because we moved into a bigger city. At first I let her choose the route of the walk. After a month of just moving around a block and coming back home she did improve. Then I pushed her a little bit to walk maybe a few houses down the other road. She still will often choose the route around the block, but when we have more time and I ask her to go another way or much farther she happily trots with me and does not pull back home.
Just last evening I was with a friend and we had just taken our dogs for a walk around the lake. I was handing out treats to the 4 dogs and asking for certain response but when I asked the smallest dog to "down" she refused every time and received no treat. 🤔 I finally figured out she was uncomfortable being so vulnerable with the other larger dogs crowded around. One was a goofy puppy and my small dog had been trampled by all the other dogs on the walk. I called out "reset", had the other dogs physically distanced and asked her again with instant compliance. The power of observation is a super power!😉
This topic is both very important to me and difficult because both of my really hate to have their nails trimmed. My younger silken (silken Windhound) at 2 yo needs to be sedated at the vet to get her nails trimmed. She was never quicked. And after my failed attempts I asked my pet sitter (also a groomer of 2+ years) to come to my house to work with her. The first few times my pup was ok, but after 4 visits, she was getting suspicious and had begun to growl and then attempt to bite. will be watching your next episode in a few minutes. 😊
Hello I am love your proven methods of dog training! I am new to dog training and recently had gotten my dog and nail trimming is disastrous! She screams like someone is trying to kill her at just a thought! Last vet visit I gave pills before my appointment and she was so groggy when I got there once they touched her feet it was like she never got sedation! They had to sedate her more and she still seamed to be unhappy! Veterinarian said she never seen a dog come out of sedation like this! I definitely am going to try your methods of overcoming this! She is 8 month JackRussell and many other things to work on as we go! Thank you for all these opportunities to help our sweet girl !
Hi @lisaschultz5173 ! You're doing great trying to find a better way for your sweet girl 💜 We have a specific video on the Pedicure Please step by step for you: th-cam.com/video/JIPxgReFk58/w-d-xo.html Happy training! (Elena ~ DogsThat Team)
Susan, love the idea of the journal. I have been struggling with certain aspects of improving performance accuracy and speed of obedience. After rewatching training steps, I realized I missed some steps so I had to go back and build up the missed steps to get the desired performance. My dog cant do what she has not learned. But she also gets anxious in certain environments to do certain things (back up) so we also worked on modifying our training space to build her confidence.
Great reinforcement video for me as a trainer! And I would love information about the pedicure - but also, I’d like to see your strategy for consent for teeth brushing, please:)))
A hugely important podcast, aimed at the most fundamental basis for all of Susan Garrett's training philosophy. By encouraging trust these intelligent animals will tell us when (and when not) to proceed. We just have to *look* for the signs of what they are saying. SG logically orders these layers of trust into different Consent categories. In her gentle way Susan tells us that the basis of all training is to *never* break trust. In my less diplomatic way, I translate this into 'Don't ever force an action on a reluctant participant - because that is the definition of bullying.' This podcast should be an early and key viewing for everything we want to do for our family fur-members... as in "This is Lesson-1: Create trust, look to see you have it, and never carry on without it." Susan your advice is without peer. Thank you.
Susan the podcasts keep getting better. I hear what you are saying and understand. I’ve had the pleasure of living with six beautiful dogs throughout my life. Every one has been the best companion for me in their lifetime. This boy I have now a rescue has taught me more about dogs and their feelings that any of my previous dogs. Trouble is that I have felt that I am juggling so many balls, and I keep dropping them. The progress we are making is slow but still amazing, I still feel I am letting him down because my understanding just doesn’t grasp what his main needs are.
Really enjoying this podcasts/videos-thank you for sharing your vast knowledge and experience. I would definitely be interested in consent for nail trimming, head resting, exams, etc. We are bringing home our first puppy next week and are so grateful for your puppy training series. Again, thank you!
Hi Susan, great podcast. I have tried to follow you nail trimming like you did with Tatersalad but failed, how do I respect their choice and work to consent, nails are getting to long for good health and safety. Help please.
please do a video on teeth brushing and nail trimming! my dog is relatively okay with teeth brushing but moves her head a bit sometimes when shes had enough and id love to have her give consent and stay still! im also currently working on teaching her to be okay with the dremel sound and shes doing well so far but id love to know how to teach her to just lie down when we eventually get to the part of me doing her nails. also the chin rest vet examining one sounds really cool, im going to start working on that right away! thanks!
Hi! We have a playlist with more videos about this topic (starts with this very video, so you can move to the second one): th-cam.com/video/mzoUUJT5eiQ/w-d-xo.html
Would LOVE to see more about consent for nail trimming. Have a senior rescue beagle with terrible fear and terribly long nails. Am currently trying to desensitize by just touching her feet (a little puppy reflexology) as well as w/ treats and just using a nail file, but with little progress. Thank you for all you do!
Nail trimming is a game to Hunter - one he always wins. I believe he thinks I'm playing. He gets really excited and whaps me with his paws, then mouths my hands and tries to steal the clippers. I haven't been able to trim his nails for far too long, and he's starting to slip on the floors. Help! Please!
I have a problem with my dog where I feel like I do not get his consent and that is when he blocks on the street and I pull him to move. He blocks quite often: when we move toward the park but we do not enter park - he blocks and doesn't move, when we pass by a shop or cafe that we previously visited - he sits and doesn't move, if he sees a car that he thinks belongs to a friend of ours - he blocks. I did sometimes wait for 10-15 min for him to change his mind, I also tried to lure him, but nothing really works. So I have to confess, though I feel really bad I need to pull him sometimes. Any people with similar situations? How could be solved or eased? I really want it to be better both for me and my dog
Hi @Elena C, here are all of our resources on loose leash walking for you, so that you can create value for what it is you want your dog to do. Stop Your Dog Pulling on Leash and Start Walking Together dogsthat.com/podcast/53/ Why Your Dog Is Still Pulling on Leash And How To Fix It dogsthat.com/podcast/73/ Perch Work Dog Tricks (Pivots and Spins) th-cam.com/video/O6sj6fTJnFc/w-d-xo.html Yes, Susan Garrett’s Dogs Sniff On Walks dogsthat.com/podcast/74/ Leash Walking: Distracted, or Reactive Dog? These Games Will Help! dogsthat.com/podcast/76/ How do I Stop My Dog from Pulling on the Leash? susangarrettdogagility.com/2020/01/stop-my-dog-pulling-on-leash/ Using a Head Halter on a Dog, Why My Approach is so Different dogsthat.com/podcast/40/ RZ For Dog Sports (Don’t Leave Home Without It) susangarrettdogagility.com/2020/02/rz-for-dog-sports/ Head Halters vs A Flat Buckle Collar susangarrettdogagility.com/2010/09/head-halters-vs-a-flat-buckle-collar/
Hi Britta, we're all learning at our own speed. Susan has a wonderful playlist that can help you learn about your dog's language and communication: th-cam.com/video/t1Zcqp8IwnI/w-d-xo.html
Oh, Susan, I love every single one of your videos, it should be a common knowledge. I’m a member of few groups on dog training at Facebook and whenever I see that someone is struggling I’m sending them to your various podcasts. In my mind by doing so I’m helping not only owners but dogs who are often misunderstood. I think that the world would be much better place if everyone has seen your videos. On my side I have a question regarding a consent when it comes to ears cleaning. I messed up and forced ears cleaning by pouring the solution to my then 3 month old Golden retriever puppy and since then he’s running from me whenever he sees or smells the bottle, my heart aches when I see him like this and I stopped cleaning his ears properly. Do you think it’s possible to reverse his association with the ears cleaning? Thank you so much for your time!
Thank you for such a lovely note, Magdalena! The stages of Pedicure Please can be applied to many other things like ear cleaning and you could start with creating a CER. Let us know how you go!
What happens when a dog REFUSES consent? My pup at 9 mo was scarred by the vet after bringing him in to shave between pads and ear mats. He came out with cuts everywhere and now grooming (and the trust I gained back was hard won)...is often a hard NO as he won't let us near certain body parts. He is about 1.5 years old, 120lbs and VERY strong. We now are bringing him in for his first sedation groom. I'm horrified. This is not only dangerous, but he has more coat than any of his breed I have owned; and he should be professionally clipped/groomed at LEAST monthly. We are going for a "start over", and hoping to build a relationship with a groomer willing to work with a giant PIA. I will never leave him again...I feel like I left him to the wolves! They broke his trust, and ours too as I haven't gained it all back (and he's SO TOUCHY) I don't know if I'll ever get it back.
Hi @Two Party Illusion so sorry to hear, it's hard for you and your pup. Our Pedicure Please Program will help you build trust and consent for grooming and handling, here's the link for you: dogsthat.com/product/pedicure-please/ We also have further videos to help in our playlist on consent and cooperative care - th-cam.com/play/PLphRRSxcMHy1wgUlMBX63miIBBpxE-DAO.html
Thanks for the advice in this excellent video. We have a 4 year old cocker spaniel who doesn't give us consent to touch her (for medical reasons, ideally) - is she too old to learn this method? This is a major issue we face with her and it generally ends in destructive behaviour or a bite. I imagine she is experiencing the emotional discomfort form you describe.
Definitely not too old, Louis! It's fantastic that you want to work on this to make her more comfortable. Susan has a great playlist to help with your challenge: th-cam.com/video/mzoUUJT5eiQ/w-d-xo.html
Hello! You said luring is not ideal consent because it is manufactured. But how exactly would you teach a dog to get into a certain position to say “Yes, I am okay with this” without using treats or luring? :)
Would this example be implied consent? My dog, a 4 year old spaniel will generally get into a shallow pool or natural body of water but never has swam but that's ok, I certainly don't force her. Earlier today though I wanted to give her a quick bath from her belly down after a weekend of running fastCat and the kiddy pool was overflowing with water because of all the rain we had gotten in the last 48 hours. She generally has not gone into the pool with more than about 2 inches of water or so in it. I had some treats with me and a clicker. I set her down near the pool and she reached out her paw towards getting in it. I clicked and treated. I did this several times as she got more and more of her paw into the water each time and I would click and reward. It was only the 5th time that she completely got in and then proceeded to allow me to soap up her legs and give her that quick bath without struggling it trying to get out. I was very proud of her☺️
That would be expressed consent Sheri she is showing you by her behaviour she is happy to continue with the training. Implied consent would have been if she saw the pool and ran over and jumped in on her own.
Yes please show us how to get consent for grooming! My Aussiedoodle has been ‘kicked out’ of three grooming shops for going crazy on the blow dryer, so now it looks like I will be giving her hair cuts! 😳
Love to see more videos for consent, nail trim, etc, especially with a dog that starts out saying absolutely not - step by step to enjoying! Also, how do we handle very nice vets who take the dog out of our sight (due to covid). I know most still just grab the dog and hold them still for shots and other procedures without taking the time (or having the understanding) to get consent!
I would love to know how to get my pup to consent to nail trimming. And by extension, to being handled by the vet. We have just had a series of really bad and painful injections :( and the vet is now super scary
This is SO helpful, thank you Susan! I have a question about the strategy of keeping the dog away from distractions/other reinforcement when they see more value in something other than what I want him to do. My Aussie pup is 4 months old. He is SO good here at home and in our yard, but when we get around other puppies, it's really hard for him to do anything that he normally does with ease -- like sit and wait for a door/gate to open, or come to me when he's playing off leash. I understand that it's best to rehearse the desired behavior while gradually increasing distractions. But my puppy also needs to be socialized, and it's good for him to play with another dog (for bite inhibition among other things). If I wait until he has gradually been distant from other dogs, then closer, over a period of weeks, he will miss out on weeks of critical socialization. Any tips for how best to train him when he's around another puppy? Or should I just keep the training to the bare minimum, over override consent when it's necessary to pull him out to go home, even if he sees more value in staying and playing, barking etc.? THANK YOU!! P.S. I am in Recallers, currently working through Modules 2 and 3.
I know I'm not Susan, (😂) but have you tried using the puppies as a reward? Like keep him a ways away, and try to get him to look at you, and then once he does, release him. And after several repetitions, once he gets that, have him sit first, and so on. And of course also, you're right, you can't expect stellar obedience just yet in that situation 🤷♀️
@@kensithedog2053 I like this idea, but not sure how to implement it. As of now his best options are either going to other people's yards or they come to our yard, so we are all of a sudden in puppyville with no distance... but I hear you on the general approach!
@@TheLucybme I totally get it. The puppy struggle is real 😂 What I did with my dog was get the other person to leash their dog or keep them in a stay until I was ready to release, but I totally get that that's not always possible. I'm sure that you'll get better help on recallers, I'm no pro🙂. Good luck with your puppy, I'm sure he'll do great! 🙂 (Aussies are awesome)
Hi @judymeredith4556 every moment can be a new beginning! 🧡 Here's a video to help you with building positive emotions into all you do together - th-cam.com/video/VYzJsErAXhs/w-d-xo.html
I would also love to have a podcast on grooming my dog. We have to shave parts of his ears (Spaniel) and it would be wonderful if he would let me do this alone without a helper.
Hi Ryan, there are a few podcasts that can help, here's episode #132 which is about creating a positive CER and your dog’s buy-in: th-cam.com/video/7CoJfMRFPSM/w-d-xo.html, and episode #107 that is specific for nail trimming: th-cam.com/video/JIPxgReFk58/w-d-xo.html. Happy training!
This is a year old video so I don’t know if you are still looking at comment. I need help. I have 5 year old rescue border collie mix. I have only had him for two months. In the first week I was able to trim his nails but now he grabs my arm every time I try to trim his nails. I have to brush very slow and gentle in order to brush him. He has threatened to bite when being brushed. He refused to let me bathe him when covered in mud. I don’t know much of his history and need direction on how to get him to let me do these things.
Hi @Roxy USA, thank you for wanting to help your dog. We have a video for nail trimming that also helps with grooming, here's where you can watch - th-cam.com/video/JIPxgReFk58/w-d-xo.html
That was fantastic. I learnt so much about things i need to do. Thank you Love a session on consent for nails. My pooch is notorious at the vet. She will lie on her back, legs in the air and roll about with a smile on her face as if to say... haha.. you can't treat me! She loves all people
Hi Deanna, thanks for tuning in! Our playlist for cooperative care has everything you need to get started - th-cam.com/play/PLphRRSxcMHy1wgUlMBX63miIBBpxE-DAO.html
I would be interested in how to get implied consent for injections. Daisy gets an allergy shot monthly. I usually wait until she is in her chair resting, bring a meat ball and the injection. Then have to talk to her for a while in order to get the shot in her. She does the lying on her side for tummy checks (haven't done nails yet), and ear meds. Which I guess she gives implied consent for if you count her trying to pull her head away, but does not try and get up. I haven't tried the injection in this position because I didn't want her to refuse to go into it for other things, and because giving her the injection (in the back of the neck) would be very awkward.
Hi everyone, here's where you can watch the podcast video for nail trimming: th-cam.com/video/JIPxgReFk58/w-d-xo.html
The thing about comfort zone is so true. My dog was extremely anxious even in the neighbourhood because we moved into a bigger city. At first I let her choose the route of the walk. After a month of just moving around a block and coming back home she did improve. Then I pushed her a little bit to walk maybe a few houses down the other road. She still will often choose the route around the block, but when we have more time and I ask her to go another way or much farther she happily trots with me and does not pull back home.
Just last evening I was with a friend and we had just taken our dogs for a walk around the lake. I was handing out treats to the 4 dogs and asking for certain response but when I asked the smallest dog to "down" she refused every time and received no treat. 🤔 I finally figured out she was uncomfortable being so vulnerable with the other larger dogs crowded around. One was a goofy puppy and my small dog had been trampled by all the other dogs on the walk. I called out "reset", had the other dogs physically distanced and asked her again with instant compliance. The power of observation is a super power!😉
I would love to watch a video regarding nail trimming, chin rests and consent! Thank you so much Susan and Team!
Love it! 'Singing the songs of their people!'
Yes! Would love a how to get consent for grooming, especially the nails and a loud blow dryer
Great podcast! I would love an episode focusing on your nail trimming technique!
Yes I would love to watch a video on nail trimming, chin rest and more on consent.
This topic is both very important to me and difficult because both of my really hate to have their nails trimmed. My younger silken (silken Windhound) at 2 yo needs to be sedated at the vet to get her nails trimmed. She was never quicked. And after my failed attempts I asked my pet sitter (also a groomer of 2+ years) to come to my house to work with her. The first few times my pup was ok, but after 4 visits, she was getting suspicious and had begun to growl and then attempt to bite. will be watching your next episode in a few minutes. 😊
You are really an ambassador for the best dog-human relationship. Thank your!!
Susan, thanks so much! I would appreciate more information about nail trimming.
Hello I am love your proven methods of dog training! I am new to dog training and recently had gotten my dog and nail trimming is disastrous! She screams like someone is trying to kill her at just a thought! Last vet visit I gave pills before my appointment and she was so groggy when I got there once they touched her feet it was like she never got sedation! They had to sedate her more and she still seamed to be unhappy! Veterinarian said she never seen a dog come out of sedation like this! I definitely am going to try your methods of overcoming this!
She is 8 month JackRussell and many other things to work on as we go! Thank you for all these opportunities to help our sweet girl !
Hi @lisaschultz5173 ! You're doing great trying to find a better way for your sweet girl 💜
We have a specific video on the Pedicure Please step by step for you: th-cam.com/video/JIPxgReFk58/w-d-xo.html
Happy training! (Elena ~ DogsThat Team)
Yes on further info on nail trim consent !!
Yes, more on this please. I was successful with nail trimming but not so much on toothbrushing. Need help here. Excellent subject, thanks 🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪
Susan, love the idea of the journal. I have been struggling with certain aspects of improving performance accuracy and speed of obedience. After rewatching training steps, I realized I missed some steps so I had to go back and build up the missed steps to get the desired performance. My dog cant do what she has not learned. But she also gets anxious in certain environments to do certain things (back up) so we also worked on modifying our training space to build her confidence.
Definitely yes to a podcast on game on for nail trimming. 😊
One of the most important podcasts you've done!
Great reinforcement video for me as a trainer! And I would love information about the pedicure - but also, I’d like to see your strategy for consent for teeth brushing, please:)))
Yes please for help with expressed consent and implied consent!!
A hugely important podcast, aimed at the most fundamental basis for all of Susan Garrett's training philosophy. By encouraging trust these intelligent animals will tell us when (and when not) to proceed. We just have to *look* for the signs of what they are saying.
SG logically orders these layers of trust into different Consent categories.
In her gentle way Susan tells us that the basis of all training is to *never* break trust. In my less diplomatic way, I translate this into 'Don't ever force an action on a reluctant participant - because that is the definition of bullying.'
This podcast should be an early and key viewing for everything we want to do for our family fur-members... as in "This is Lesson-1: Create trust, look to see you have it, and never carry on without it."
Susan your advice is without peer. Thank you.
I too would love to see more about how you achieve consent for basic husbandry activities!
Susan the podcasts keep getting better. I hear what you are saying and understand. I’ve had the pleasure of living with six beautiful dogs throughout my life. Every one has been the best companion for me in their lifetime. This boy I have now a rescue has taught me more about dogs and their feelings that any of my previous dogs. Trouble is that I have felt that I am juggling so many balls, and I keep dropping them. The progress we are making is slow but still amazing, I still feel I am letting him down because my understanding just doesn’t grasp what his main needs are.
Really enjoying this podcasts/videos-thank you for sharing your vast knowledge and experience. I would definitely be interested in consent for nail trimming, head resting, exams, etc. We are bringing home our first puppy next week and are so grateful for your puppy training series. Again, thank you!
Another fab podcast, so many gems 💕
Thanks for the nail trim podcast. It is an ongoing thing here!
Yes, please !! I need some advice to make the brushing task enjoyable for my dog and allow me to do it
Wonderful presentation
Yes yes yes please show how you grow consent for trimming nails. Thanks Susan and Team I watch and rewatch your podcasts
yes please! Show us step by step how consent communication is developed
yes, more on building trust in general but also training to brush teeth (my dog licks it as i am brushing) and nail trimming
just saw the nail trimming video in comments,.. how about brushing teeth?
Yes to a nail trimming video! Right now, I am medicating my dog and still can't get through it all. I am sure that is no fun for her.
Hi Susan, great podcast. I have tried to follow you nail trimming like you did with Tatersalad but failed, how do I respect their choice and work to consent, nails are getting to long for good health and safety. Help please.
I would love to see a podcast about nail trimming! Love your poscasts!
please do a video on teeth brushing and nail trimming! my dog is relatively okay with teeth brushing but moves her head a bit sometimes when shes had enough and id love to have her give consent and stay still! im also currently working on teaching her to be okay with the dremel sound and shes doing well so far but id love to know how to teach her to just lie down when we eventually get to the part of me doing her nails. also the chin rest vet examining one sounds really cool, im going to start working on that right away! thanks!
I'd love to see the nail trimming and chin rest consent behaviors demonstrated and explained!
Yes please!
Yes I would like to know more about implied consent and nail trimming.
Please do a video on mail trimming and teeth brushing consent!! Love!!!! Your videos! Thank you!
Great podcast! More on this topic would be really useful.
I want to know more! My dog and I really struggle with cooperative care!
Hi! We have a playlist with more videos about this topic (starts with this very video, so you can move to the second one): th-cam.com/video/mzoUUJT5eiQ/w-d-xo.html
Would LOVE to see more about consent for nail trimming. Have a senior rescue beagle with terrible fear and terribly long nails. Am currently trying to desensitize by just touching her feet (a little puppy reflexology) as well as w/ treats and just using a nail file, but with little progress. Thank you for all you do!
Hi there i would love to see a video on getting the expressed consent for nail trimming which I can then use for other expressed consent situations.
I'd love to learn more. It's always great to learn new ways to help our dogs.
Nail trimming is a game to Hunter - one he always wins. I believe he thinks I'm playing. He gets really excited and whaps me with his paws, then mouths my hands and tries to steal the clippers. I haven't been able to trim his nails for far too long, and he's starting to slip on the floors. Help! Please!
Game on! Yes please
yes, tell us about the nail thing. and brushing. My dog gets eustress over brushing and runs in circles. She is making me dizzy!
That topic would be very helpful!
Would love to learn more about building trust and consent!
Interested in expressed consent for cooperative care and getting implied consent as well!
Definitely would like a video on how to improve nail trimming experiences for my dog
Hi Roxanne, here's the video for you: th-cam.com/video/JIPxgReFk58/w-d-xo.html
I would love to be able to learn how to grow my dogs no way to a expressed consent especially for nail trimming PLEASE .
Have you done a video in journaling through the training process?
Hi @Carolyn Miller it's covered in this video: th-cam.com/video/XUJksPoQNps/w-d-xo.html
I would love to see your video on nail trimming and chin rest. Thanks
I would love to see a video on nail trimming. One of my dogs has become more and more panicked every time I try to trim his nails.
I would like to know how you prioritise the consent training and manage the things that need to be done in the meantime.
I have a problem with my dog where I feel like I do not get his consent and that is when he blocks on the street and I pull him to move. He blocks quite often: when we move toward the park but we do not enter park - he blocks and doesn't move, when we pass by a shop or cafe that we previously visited - he sits and doesn't move, if he sees a car that he thinks belongs to a friend of ours - he blocks. I did sometimes wait for 10-15 min for him to change his mind, I also tried to lure him, but nothing really works. So I have to confess, though I feel really bad I need to pull him sometimes. Any people with similar situations? How could be solved or eased? I really want it to be better both for me and my dog
Hi @Elena C, here are all of our resources on loose leash walking for you, so that you can create value for what it is you want your dog to do.
Stop Your Dog Pulling on Leash and Start Walking Together
dogsthat.com/podcast/53/
Why Your Dog Is Still Pulling on Leash And How To Fix It
dogsthat.com/podcast/73/
Perch Work Dog Tricks (Pivots and Spins)
th-cam.com/video/O6sj6fTJnFc/w-d-xo.html
Yes, Susan Garrett’s Dogs Sniff On Walks
dogsthat.com/podcast/74/
Leash Walking: Distracted, or Reactive Dog? These Games Will Help!
dogsthat.com/podcast/76/
How do I Stop My Dog from Pulling on the Leash?
susangarrettdogagility.com/2020/01/stop-my-dog-pulling-on-leash/
Using a Head Halter on a Dog, Why My Approach is so Different
dogsthat.com/podcast/40/
RZ For Dog Sports (Don’t Leave Home Without It)
susangarrettdogagility.com/2020/02/rz-for-dog-sports/
Head Halters vs A Flat Buckle Collar
susangarrettdogagility.com/2010/09/head-halters-vs-a-flat-buckle-collar/
Yes, I definitely need some tips how to put cream on my dogs paws since he is really not letting me do it, super scared
Thank you. I might one day learn exactly what my dog is saying...I am a slow learner - sadly .....
Hi Britta, we're all learning at our own speed. Susan has a wonderful playlist that can help you learn about your dog's language and communication: th-cam.com/video/t1Zcqp8IwnI/w-d-xo.html
Great podcast love to learn more on Chin rests
Oh, Susan, I love every single one of your videos, it should be a common knowledge. I’m a member of few groups on dog training at Facebook and whenever I see that someone is struggling I’m sending them to your various podcasts. In my mind by doing so I’m helping not only owners but dogs who are often misunderstood. I think that the world would be much better place if everyone has seen your videos.
On my side I have a question regarding a consent when it comes to ears cleaning. I messed up and forced ears cleaning by pouring the solution to my then 3 month old Golden retriever puppy and since then he’s running from me whenever he sees or smells the bottle, my heart aches when I see him like this and I stopped cleaning his ears properly. Do you think it’s possible to reverse his association with the ears cleaning? Thank you so much for your time!
Thank you for such a lovely note, Magdalena! The stages of Pedicure Please can be applied to many other things like ear cleaning and you could start with creating a CER. Let us know how you go!
Yes would love to know more about consent and nail trims
Yes, I would love to see a video on consent
I'd love to learn more about implied consent.
What happens when a dog REFUSES consent? My pup at 9 mo was scarred by the vet after bringing him in to shave between pads and ear mats. He came out with cuts everywhere and now grooming (and the trust I gained back was hard won)...is often a hard NO as he won't let us near certain body parts. He is about 1.5 years old, 120lbs and VERY strong. We now are bringing him in for his first sedation groom. I'm horrified. This is not only dangerous, but he has more coat than any of his breed I have owned; and he should be professionally clipped/groomed at LEAST monthly. We are going for a "start over", and hoping to build a relationship with a groomer willing to work with a giant PIA. I will never leave him again...I feel like I left him to the wolves! They broke his trust, and ours too as I haven't gained it all back (and he's SO TOUCHY) I don't know if I'll ever get it back.
Hi @Two Party Illusion so sorry to hear, it's hard for you and your pup. Our Pedicure Please Program will help you build trust and consent for grooming and handling, here's the link for you:
dogsthat.com/product/pedicure-please/
We also have further videos to help in our playlist on consent and cooperative care - th-cam.com/play/PLphRRSxcMHy1wgUlMBX63miIBBpxE-DAO.html
Thank you for this amazing content
I want to learn more!!
Thanks for the advice in this excellent video. We have a 4 year old cocker spaniel who doesn't give us consent to touch her (for medical reasons, ideally) - is she too old to learn this method? This is a major issue we face with her and it generally ends in destructive behaviour or a bite. I imagine she is experiencing the emotional discomfort form you describe.
Definitely not too old, Louis! It's fantastic that you want to work on this to make her more comfortable. Susan has a great playlist to help with your challenge: th-cam.com/video/mzoUUJT5eiQ/w-d-xo.html
love this. We all go too fast.
Hello! You said luring is not ideal consent because it is manufactured. But how exactly would you teach a dog to get into a certain position to say “Yes, I am okay with this” without using treats or luring? :)
Hi! Susan teaches how in her Pedicure Please program: th-cam.com/video/JIPxgReFk58/w-d-xo.html
Would this example be implied consent? My dog, a 4 year old spaniel will generally get into a shallow pool or natural body of water but never has swam but that's ok, I certainly don't force her. Earlier today though I wanted to give her a quick bath from her belly down after a weekend of running fastCat and the kiddy pool was overflowing with water because of all the rain we had gotten in the last 48 hours. She generally has not gone into the pool with more than about 2 inches of water or so in it. I had some treats with me and a clicker. I set her down near the pool and she reached out her paw towards getting in it. I clicked and treated. I did this several times as she got more and more of her paw into the water each time and I would click and reward. It was only the 5th time that she completely got in and then proceeded to allow me to soap up her legs and give her that quick bath without struggling it trying to get out. I was very proud of her☺️
That would be expressed consent Sheri she is showing you by her behaviour she is happy to continue with the training. Implied consent would have been if she saw the pool and ran over and jumped in on her own.
@@RaptorsGirl awesome.....thanks!!
Yes please show us how to get consent for grooming! My Aussiedoodle has been ‘kicked out’ of three grooming shops for going crazy on the blow dryer, so now it looks like I will be giving her hair cuts! 😳
cant you just specify no blow dry? My old dogs never got a blow dry, even after the deskunk bath mid january. skunk is very bad, btw
Love to see more videos for consent, nail trim, etc, especially with a dog that starts out saying absolutely not - step by step to enjoying!
Also, how do we handle very nice vets who take the dog out of our sight (due to covid). I know most still just grab the dog and hold them
still for shots and other procedures without taking the time (or having the understanding) to get consent!
Count me among the people interested in learning about how you built consent form mail trims.
Yes please to video on nail trimming!
I would love a video about gaining consent with nail trimming.
Love this.
I would love to know how to get my pup to consent to nail trimming. And by extension, to being handled by the vet. We have just had a series of really bad and painful injections :( and the vet is now super scary
This is SO helpful, thank you Susan! I have a question about the strategy of keeping the dog away from distractions/other reinforcement when they see more value in something other than what I want him to do. My Aussie pup is 4 months old. He is SO good here at home and in our yard, but when we get around other puppies, it's really hard for him to do anything that he normally does with ease -- like sit and wait for a door/gate to open, or come to me when he's playing off leash. I understand that it's best to rehearse the desired behavior while gradually increasing distractions. But my puppy also needs to be socialized, and it's good for him to play with another dog (for bite inhibition among other things). If I wait until he has gradually been distant from other dogs, then closer, over a period of weeks, he will miss out on weeks of critical socialization. Any tips for how best to train him when he's around another puppy? Or should I just keep the training to the bare minimum, over override consent when it's necessary to pull him out to go home, even if he sees more value in staying and playing, barking etc.? THANK YOU!! P.S. I am in Recallers, currently working through Modules 2 and 3.
I know I'm not Susan, (😂) but have you tried using the puppies as a reward? Like keep him a ways away, and try to get him to look at you, and then once he does, release him. And after several repetitions, once he gets that, have him sit first, and so on.
And of course also, you're right, you can't expect stellar obedience just yet in that situation 🤷♀️
Hi Leslie, post your note in Recallers for us! We'll be able to help and give you resources that are in Recallers for you.
@@kensithedog2053 I like this idea, but not sure how to implement it. As of now his best options are either going to other people's yards or they come to our yard, so we are all of a sudden in puppyville with no distance... but I hear you on the general approach!
@@TheLucybme I totally get it. The puppy struggle is real 😂 What I did with my dog was get the other person to leash their dog or keep them in a stay until I was ready to release, but I totally get that that's not always possible. I'm sure that you'll get better help on recallers, I'm no pro🙂. Good luck with your puppy, I'm sure he'll do great! 🙂 (Aussies are awesome)
How do you get trust…..made mistakes in training in past and am struggling to get her trust back.
Hi @judymeredith4556 every moment can be a new beginning! 🧡 Here's a video to help you with building positive emotions into all you do together - th-cam.com/video/VYzJsErAXhs/w-d-xo.html
How early do you let puppies off-lead? I know some people say that you shouldn't until they're an adult, but This is clearly not an adult.
Hi @Kensithedog, this video will help with the layers that go into creating success for our puppies and dogs: th-cam.com/video/iYgTuOw5Cag/w-d-xo.html
@@DogsThat Thank you!
I'd love to learn more about receiving express consent from my reactive English shepherd.
Can you please share how you get implied consent for trimming nails? 💅🏼 😀🐩
I would also love to have a podcast on grooming my dog. We have to shave parts of his ears (Spaniel) and it would be wonderful if he would let me do this alone without a helper.
I would really like to know how to get implied consent from my dog. Please?
Hi Ryan, there are a few podcasts that can help, here's episode #132 which is about creating a positive CER and your dog’s buy-in: th-cam.com/video/7CoJfMRFPSM/w-d-xo.html, and episode #107 that is specific for nail trimming: th-cam.com/video/JIPxgReFk58/w-d-xo.html. Happy training!
@@DogsThat Thank you Susan!!! I would truly be a terrible caregiver without these videos. I hope you and everyone around you are always blessed.
This is a year old video so I don’t know if you are still looking at comment. I need help. I have 5 year old rescue border collie mix. I have only had him for two months. In the first week I was able to trim his nails but now he grabs my arm every time I try to trim his nails. I have to brush very slow and gentle in order to brush him. He has threatened to bite when being brushed. He refused to let me bathe him when covered in mud. I don’t know much of his history and need direction on how to get him to let me do these things.
Hi @Roxy USA, thank you for wanting to help your dog. We have a video for nail trimming that also helps with grooming, here's where you can watch - th-cam.com/video/JIPxgReFk58/w-d-xo.html
did you end up making a video of how to teach the game on?
I want the nail trimming video as well
That was fantastic. I learnt so much about things i need to do. Thank you
Love a session on consent for nails. My pooch is notorious at the vet. She will lie on her back, legs in the air and roll about with a smile on her face as if to say... haha.. you can't treat me! She loves all people
I would love more information on growing that confidence to cut your dogs nails, and teeth brushing!!
Hi Deanna, thanks for tuning in! Our playlist for cooperative care has everything you need to get started - th-cam.com/play/PLphRRSxcMHy1wgUlMBX63miIBBpxE-DAO.html
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IM IN GAME ON IMPLIED CONSENT
I would be interested in how to get implied consent for injections. Daisy gets an allergy shot monthly. I usually wait until she is in her chair resting, bring a meat ball and the injection. Then have to talk to her for a while in order to get the shot in her. She does the lying on her side for tummy checks (haven't done nails yet), and ear meds. Which I guess she gives implied consent for if you count her trying to pull her head away, but does not try and get up. I haven't tried the injection in this position because I didn't want her to refuse to go into it for other things, and because giving her the injection (in the back of the neck) would be very awkward.
Yes would love more help with consent 😍
Absolutely would LOVE to learn to get consent from my dog to cut her nails. Looking forward to it. Thanks!
Amen 😊
I would love to have consent for nail trimming!
Would love to learn how you get the chin rest behavior
I love your videos.
Yes, consent video on nail clipping
Hi Susan, here's the video for you: th-cam.com/video/JIPxgReFk58/w-d-xo.html
Happy training!
Thank you for this video. Please make one whit nailtrimming and chin rest 🤩
Would love the nail video.