Preventing Dog Aggression: Introducing Dogs or Puppies with Project Togetherness #72
Shaped by Dog with Susan Garrett
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🗓️ 12 March 2021
⏱️ 18 minutes
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Summary
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Safe, structured introductions for a new rescue dog or puppy will set everyone up for success. When you have two or more dogs, your wish as a dog owner is that they all get along. But sometimes, that just does not happen. Living with multiple dogs should be intentional. We can help by implementing "Project Togetherness" to condition dogs to like and look forward to seeing each other.
In the episode you'll hear:
• When to see a Veterinary Behaviourist.
• The times to put your togetherness project plan into action.
• About the signs your dog will give to show they are not comfortable with another dog.
• Why to recognize your dog's emotional state.
• The importance of paying attention to your dog's body language.
• How dogs don't need other dogs putting them in their place.
• What happens when my dog Feature looks out the window.
• About starting Project Togetherness.
• When to use a muzzle and why to desensitize your dog to wearing one.
• Why to use high value treats that are special.
• About the importance of supervision and safety for all dogs.
• How to use "Easter Biscuits" as part of Project Togetherness.
• What a "Friendship Bed" is and why to use it.
• How I use dog mealtimes for togetherness.
• Why to record keep and why to know where your dog's comfort level is with other dogs.
• The reason you should celebrate your progress!
Resources:
• 4MyMerles Creations (Shaped by Dog Podcast Hoodie) - https://www.4mymerles.com/product-category/say-yes/
• Podcast Episode 71: Pro Dog Trainer's Secret to Help Your Naughty Dog - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/71/
• Blog Video: Understanding Your Dog's Triggers - https://susangarrettdogagility.com/2019/01/understanding-your-dogs-triggers/
• Podcast Episode 4: T.E.M.P. (Tail, Eyes/Ears, Mouth, Posture) - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/4/
• Podcast Episode 6: The Art of Manipulation - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/6/
• Podcast Episode 14: Creating Intentional Multi-Dog Household Harmony - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/14/
• Podcast Episode 15: CSI Tips for Managing a Multi-Dog Household - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/15/
• Podcast Episode 68: 3 Easy Tricks Every Dog Should Know - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/68/
• Video: Target Training for Dogs Part Two - Step by Step Training Plan - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TqsEEWCXze0
• DogsThat YouTube Channel (Watch Shaped by Dog Podcast Videos and More!) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TqsEEWCXze0
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| 0:00.0 | When you have two or more dogs, your wish as a dog owner is that they all get along |
| 0:16.5 | fantastic. But sometimes that just doesn't happen. Well, today I'm going to share with you |
| 0:25.0 | how I intentionally arrange for that to happen. Hi, I'm Susan Garrett. Welcome to Shape |
| 0:33.5 | by Dog. And if you're watching this on YouTube, go ahead and hit the like button now. |
| 0:38.1 | And if you're watching this on YouTube, check out my new sweatshirt. How cool is that, right? |
| 0:44.5 | My friends at 4mymerles.com, they sent me this amazing embroidered sweatshirt and what's better. |
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| 1:01.3 | And if you're from the U.S., like, this is Canadian shopping, so it's practically free, |
| 1:07.1 | like we practically pay you to do the shopping. The togetherness project or project |
| 1:12.0 | togetherness. I'm going to preface this by saying, if you have a dog aggression problem, |
| 1:18.8 | this is like putting a band-aid on a little gasoline fire. It's probably not the best thing for |
| 1:25.1 | you to try. So before you ever attempt anything like this, |
| 1:29.0 | I would like you to seek out the advice of a veterinarian behaviorist. Give them the protocol |
| 1:33.8 | that you've written down from this podcast and say, I'm thinking of trying it with these |
| 1:38.4 | two dogs and let them tell you if that's a really good idea. When would you use this? |
| 1:44.0 | I use this every time |
| 1:45.7 | I get a new puppy. I know that some of my dogs, especially my older dogs, are less tolerant |
| 1:50.9 | around puppies and so I intentionally plan for them to get along by doing a project |
| 1:57.6 | togetherness. I have done this when I've brought rescue dogs into the house. |
| 2:02.2 | But before you entertain any of it, you've got to know, if you've got two dogs that are |
| 2:07.8 | pretty friendly, this is going to work, right? And you might say, well, then why would I bother |
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