Overwhelm in Dog Training: How to Take Action on Challenges #97

Shaped by Dog with Susan Garrett

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Education, Puppy, Recallers, Animalbehaviour, Dogs, Kids & Family, Pets, Dogtraining, Dogsthat, Petmanners, Susangarrett, Pets & Animals

4.8 • 679 Ratings

🗓️ 21 July 2021

⏱️ 18 minutes

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Summary

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Success in dog training is about taking action. But if you are frustrated or overwhelmed or not sure you are doing the right thing, taking action can be challenging. We’re looking at how to put barriers aside and find the fast track on the path ahead.

In the episode you'll hear:

• About the epiphany I had when cycling and going through gates on the trail.
• Why I focus on the path and not the obstacles.
• How people can get wrapped up in focusing on the things they don’t like.
• A story from basketball about Giannis Antetokounmpo for inspiration.
• How easy it is to let your ego interfere with our dog training.
• Why our emotional state is important for an amazing relationship with our dog.
• What to do when you feel triggered.
• Why timeframes can have us focus on the outcome, cut corners, and lead to frustration.
• The reason I think of surrender as a place of strength.
• A quote from Alexandra Horowitz about how dog training can change us.
• Why we need to give ourselves grace and our dogs grace.
• About how every interaction with our dogs is training and a conversation.
• Five things to focus on to progress your training.
• Why exercise, games, downtime, socializing and enrichment are important for puppies.
• How things happen faster when you focus on the path.

Resources:

• Podcast Episode 32: 20 Easy Ways to Exercise Your Dog at Home - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/32/
• Podcast Episode 68: 3 Easy Tricks Every Dog Should Know - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/68/
• Podcast Episode 70: Critical Info for Your Puppy’s First Day and Night at Home - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/70/
• Podcast Episode 67: Are You Stressing About Your Dog’s Stress? - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/67/
• Watch this Episode of Shaped by Dog on YouTube - https://youtu.be/ZhmoqzG0pbA

Transcript

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0:00.0	Success in dog training requires you to take consistent action. But let's face it, you're not going to take
0:18.1	consistent action if you're frustrated and overwhelmed and really
0:23.2	not 100% sure you're doing the right thing.
0:25.7	Hi, I'm Susan Garrett.
0:27.0	Welcome to Shape by Dog.
0:28.3	Today, I'm going to give you a strategy to help you take consistent action.
0:35.1	But first, I want to start with something I haven't done in a really long
0:38.2	time. And that is read some of your reviews that you've left on this podcast. And thank you so
0:44.5	much to each of you who are leaving reviews. First one is from the Funky Beck in Australia.
0:52.8	She writes, Lessons in more than just dog training. If everyone who owns a dog
0:57.6	listen to Susan's wisdom, there would be far fewer rescue dogs and more compassion in the world.
1:02.3	I love this podcast and wait impatiently for each episode. Susan's methods are far more than dog
1:09.0	training. They are about compassion, clarity, and understanding,
1:11.6	something we could all use more of in our lives. Thank you. Funky Beck, that's awesome. And I think
1:16.0	you're going to like today's. The next one is from Ninja Ma, 25, who writes, oh my gosh,
1:22.2	I'm addicted. Love this podcast. Brilliant. I'm learning tips and philosophies that are changing
1:27.2	how I coach clients
1:28.3	and how I work with my foster dogs. Thank you, Susan. And thank you, Ninja Mat 25. I hope I'm
1:35.0	saying your name right. Okay, this one is from Tia Maria. You guys have got the greatest
1:41.3	handles. I got to tell you. Some great tips here. Thanks so much. I could listen to your
1:45.1	podcast all day. They're absolutely my favorite. I love your passion and your way of explaining things.
1:50.8	You do it in such a way where you educate but don't patronize. It feels like having a conversation
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