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High drive, frantic, hyper dogs can be overwhelming! I’ve got shaping tips to help you end dog training frustration. High drive dogs can also be a lot of fun to train once you’ve made a few tweaks and the step by step I’m sharing I’ve learned from my very driven dogs. There are a lot of myths about dogs who seem to get frantic quickly, so we’re covering what’s really going on, why decompression for dogs is important, and what you can do so that your dog can learn how to learn when they’re in a calmer state.

 

In this episode you’ll hear:

 

• My experience with high drive dogs in various dog sports.
• Myths and wrong assumptions about high drive dogs.
• Discussion on frustration theory and its impact on dogs' behavior.
• Insights from a 2021 paper - Behavioural and Physiological Correlates of the Canine Frustration Questionnaire.
• How frustration can be beneficial for both humans and animals.
• Understanding a dog’s responses to frustration: suppression, regression, persistence, and invigoration.
• Ways to manage frustration in high drive dogs when training.
• The importance of relaxation protocols for high drive dogs.
• Shortening training sessions and maintaining clarity in training goals.
• Recommendations for meeting the needs of high drive dogs.
• Expressions of frustration in high drive dogs during training.
• Strategies for shaping high drive dogs so they learn how to learn.
• How to approach target mat training and why use a plank for your frantic dog.
• Importance of maintaining a calm/neutral demeanor and environment during training sessions.
• Suggestions for decompression activities for high drive dogs after training.
• Steps to minimize frustration and maximize joy when training high drive dogs.

 

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Resources:

 

1. Podcast Episode 247: Redefining Expertise In Dog Training And What Counts More Than Years Of Experience - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/247/
2. Podcast Episode 243: Training My New Puppy, What He Knows So Far: Susan Garrett’s Plan And Puppy Schedule - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/243/
3. Podcast Episode 232: Canine Predatory Motor Sequence: Understand Your Dog’s Prey Drive To Enrich Your Life Together - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/232/
4. * Book: Frustration Theory: An Analysis of Dispositional Learning and Memory by Abram Amsel - https://geni.us/frustration-theory
5. Paper: Behavioural and Physiological Correlates of the Canine Frustration Questionnaire - https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/11/12/3346
6. Podcast Episode 206: First Dog Agility Competition: Creating Joy For This! By Maximizing Reinforcement - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/206/
7. Podcast Episode 224: Unleashing Fluency In Dog Training: Cracking The Canine Communication Code - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/224/
8. Podcast Episode 110: Is Your Over-Aroused Dog Just Over-Faced In Training? - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/110/
9. YouTube Playlist: Help for Over-Aroused, Over Excited, Hyper, Frantic. High Drive or Out Of Control Dogs with Susan Garrett - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy3tN5Z336OeZkYoF2dJ7gNY&feature=shared
10. Podcast Episode 136: Help Your Excited Dog Calm Down And Stop Barking, Lunging, Spinning, Nipping - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/136/
11. Podcast Episode 137: Is Your Dog Hyper At Home? How To Teach Relaxation - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/137/
12. Podcast Episode 138: Frantic Dog? Are You Training Both The Hold And The Do? - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/138/
13. YouTube Video: 15 Ways To Exercise Your Dog - https://youtu.be/SsQY6nm6E30
14. Podcast Episode 259: Use These Simple Shaping Hacks To Expedite Your Dog Training - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/259/
15. Podcast Episode 191: Get Your Dog To Calm Down With This Common Sense Protocol For Relaxation - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/191/
16. Podcast Episode 133: Become Your Own Dog Training Coach With This Video Strategy - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/133/
17. Podcast Episode 184: Proofing Vs Generalizing In Dog Training To Grow Skills And Confidence - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/184/
18. Podcast Episode 24: Distraction Intensity Index: Help For Dogs Who Chase Chipmunks, Bicycles, And Neighbor’s Cats - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/24/
19. Beef Cheek Rolls Raw Hide Free Dog Treats - https://www.amazon.ca/Beef-Cheek-Rolls-CHEW-Treat/dp/B0B61YJYBD/?th=1  
20. YouTube Video: DIY Puppy Bombs: Easy & Affordable Enrichment Toy for Puppies - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBveJe2C2dA
21. Respond Systems Inc. Canine Bio-Pulse PEMF: https://respondsystems.com/pemf/canine-products/ 
22. Podcast Episode 151: How Location Specific Reinforcement Markers Will Improve Your Dog Training! - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/151/
23. YouTube Video: Understanding Your Dog’s Reinforcement Zone (RZ) with Susan Garrett - https://youtu.be/OaUAScgaFAg
24. Podcast Episode 261: Common Misconceptions Around Shaping: Why You May Find Dog Training Frustrating - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/261/
25. Canine Conditioning Coach: Anna Lee Sanders - https://canineconditioningcoach.com/measuring-for-platforms/
26. YouTube Playlist: Target Training for Dogs with Susan Garrett - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy3ylCyQ2bJQSCwo_ERiVHj3
27. Watch this Episode of Shaped by Dog on YouTube - https://youtu.be/41EwPKHZeLs 

 

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