“Susan, how do I get what you get with your dogs?” is frequently asked, and the answer is the topic of this episode. We’re looking at 8 zones in your dog’s life, how you can use those zones to your advantage, and what the habits of success look like to get a well behaved dog. The scientific term for setting environments and situations up for your dog’s success is ‘antecedent arrangements’, and understanding how it works will bring you and your dog a life of joy together.
00:00 The training secrets behind every well-behaved dog. 00:40 Success in dog training hinges on habits. 01:41 Role of Antecedent Arrangements in dogs that make great decisions. 01:59 How environments dictate the behavior of dogs. 02:52 All dog behaviors are either growing or eroding. 03:40 How the stories we tell ourselves can sabotage success. 04:45 Why I fully believe in brilliant outcomes for you and your dog. 05:05 The 8 zones of time in a dog’s week that influence their behavior. 05:25 Zone 1: When the dog is sleeping. 05:49 Zone 2: When the dog is eating. 06:05 Zone 3: Alone time. 06:26 ABC: The reinforcing Antecedent-Behavior-Consequence loop. 06:49 Zone 4: Enrichment time. 07:27 Zone 5: Educating and Relationship Building with your dog. 08:27 Zone 6: Unpredictability 09:12 Zone 7: Management and Awareness skills in unpredictable areas. 09:57 Case Study: How my puppy, This!, overcame fear of people and dogs. 11:29 Tips for training reactive or distracted city dogs. 12:08 Zone 8: The JOY zone for dogs. 13:45 Daily habits are the deciding factor in having a well-trained dog.
In the episode you'll hear: • How to get with your dog what I have with my dogs. • That success and failure leave clues for dog training. • The power of antecedent arrangements for creating success for you and your dog. • About eight zones of your dog’s life to use to your advantage. • How the stories we tell ourselves aren’t always true and undermine our potential. • Why I believe wholeheartedly that you and your dog can be brilliant. • The Antecedent-Behavior-Consequence (ABC) cycle that reinforces behavior. • How I helped my dog This! with her fears and reactivity. • Examples of unpredictable situations with dogs and how to manage them. • The deciding factors for having a well-trained dog.
