I've found that dogs are so much happier and more relaxed when they know what we expect from them and how they can make us happy! Susan's positive choice programs have saved so many dogs and improved their lives!
I have been listening to your podcasts from the beginning and I'm making my way through all 200+. I've loved a lot of them, some I probably need to go back to because I listened to them while I was doing chores or working out, but THIS one really resonates with me. I understand the "let dogs be dogs" mentality. And yet, don't we "condition" humans? We teach humans expected behaviors, from physiological needs to culturally appropriate ways of eating - which vary based on locality. There are some religions that focus on letting "the divine" flow through you to make you a better person. Some behaviors are punishable by law. Humans are free to choose, but a choice isn't free of consequence. Naturally, as pet parents, our job is to remove environmental hazards, so our babies never get the negative consequence. Dogs live in our society, and therefore, our job is to reinforce all behaviors that are appropriate, appreciated, useful, etc. I've only just begun my journey through the lens of reinforcement - and REALLY understanding what that means via your podcasts. I can already see results and my dog is really showing me how smart he is. He's a mixed breed that gets the label "stubborn, independent, etc." I'm forever thankful to you for sharing these, and always grateful to my dog for his forgiveness of my inability to make him understand expectations. The same way our dogs are doing the best they can with the education they've been given, in the environment they're in, so was I. We're both happier now!
It is incredibly freeing to have a dog you can rely on making the right choices and not get into (too much) trouble. I always found the controlling type of training very tedious. The dog has a brain, teach him how to use it. Thanks for this Episode, very on point
I loved the way that you explain choice and reinforcement. It will help several friends of mine to watch and listen to this podcast. Thank you again for your clarity.
I have a good feeling that going through Susan's programs will give me a amazing family pet and i will also become a more aware better mother to my son. ❤
I appreciate and applaud your perspective and always come away with little tidbits not only for dog training but how I deal with colleagues and children. We have 2 border collie / Aussie shepherd pups under 12 months who have been raised with your approach (or as close to it as we’ve been able to emulate), and they are wonderful, happy and fairly well- trained pups. We definitely have issues to work on but our on-going training comes from a place of curiousity and we are always questioning how we can do better. Thank you! Now to figure out how I can work with you!!!
Like the choice model. It's so much more enjoyable for us as well as the dogs. I do struggle to be exciting enough outside to draw consistent good choices🤣. It's a learning curve.
Hi! I'm listening this podcast from Finland, and try to train my first puppy with Susans methods as much as possible. Thank you for this podcast :) i'm really looking forward to hear how you Susan train your puppies to swim! I would love to learn that with my dog!
My dogs want to be on me so much that I get about 6 inches on the bed. I seriously worry sometimes they will push me off the bed. My dogs weigh 24 lbs combined.
I couldn't agree more about the choice, reinforcement, and eventual autonomy. How do I transfer the game "It's Yer Choice" to say time to go outside, but with permission?
Do you give time? I generally transfer it through waiting for my pup to sit nicely before opening the door. I say nothing, just wait. Pup dies door opens. I might give a treat before I open the door but not always. If pup chose to get up before released door closes. It's her choice rather she wants to wait politely or not.
I've found that dogs are so much happier and more relaxed when they know what we expect from them and how they can make us happy! Susan's positive choice programs have saved so many dogs and improved their lives!
I have been listening to your podcasts from the beginning and I'm making my way through all 200+. I've loved a lot of them, some I probably need to go back to because I listened to them while I was doing chores or working out, but THIS one really resonates with me. I understand the "let dogs be dogs" mentality. And yet, don't we "condition" humans? We teach humans expected behaviors, from physiological needs to culturally appropriate ways of eating - which vary based on locality. There are some religions that focus on letting "the divine" flow through you to make you a better person. Some behaviors are punishable by law. Humans are free to choose, but a choice isn't free of consequence. Naturally, as pet parents, our job is to remove environmental hazards, so our babies never get the negative consequence. Dogs live in our society, and therefore, our job is to reinforce all behaviors that are appropriate, appreciated, useful, etc. I've only just begun my journey through the lens of reinforcement - and REALLY understanding what that means via your podcasts. I can already see results and my dog is really showing me how smart he is. He's a mixed breed that gets the label "stubborn, independent, etc." I'm forever thankful to you for sharing these, and always grateful to my dog for his forgiveness of my inability to make him understand expectations. The same way our dogs are doing the best they can with the education they've been given, in the environment they're in, so was I. We're both happier now!
JT, thank you for such a lovely note. It's awesome you are making your way through all the episodes.
It is incredibly freeing to have a dog you can rely on making the right choices and not get into (too much) trouble. I always found the controlling type of training very tedious. The dog has a brain, teach him how to use it.
Thanks for this Episode, very on point
I loved the way that you explain choice and reinforcement. It will help several friends of mine to watch and listen to this podcast. Thank you again for your clarity.
I have a good feeling that going through Susan's programs will give me a amazing family pet and i will also become a more aware better mother to my son. ❤
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I appreciate and applaud your perspective and always come away with little tidbits not only for dog training but how I deal with colleagues and children. We have 2 border collie / Aussie shepherd pups under 12 months who have been raised with your approach (or as close to it as we’ve been able to emulate), and they are wonderful, happy and fairly well- trained pups. We definitely have issues to work on but our on-going training comes from a place of curiousity and we are always questioning how we can do better. Thank you! Now to figure out how I can work with you!!!
It's so nice when everyone is on the same page. Choice helps it work out that way. Thanks for another terrific podcast! 🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪
Like the choice model. It's so much more enjoyable for us as well as the dogs. I do struggle to be exciting enough outside to draw consistent good choices🤣. It's a learning curve.
Hi! I'm listening this podcast from Finland, and try to train my first puppy with Susans methods as much as possible. Thank you for this podcast :) i'm really looking forward to hear how you Susan train your puppies to swim! I would love to learn that with my dog!
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My dogs want to be on me so much that I get about 6 inches on the bed. I seriously worry sometimes they will push me off the bed. My dogs weigh 24 lbs combined.
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I couldn't agree more about the choice, reinforcement, and eventual autonomy. How do I transfer the game "It's Yer Choice" to say time to go outside, but with permission?
Do you give time? I generally transfer it through waiting for my pup to sit nicely before opening the door. I say nothing, just wait. Pup dies door opens. I might give a treat before I open the door but not always. If pup chose to get up before released door closes. It's her choice rather she wants to wait politely or not.