My puppy, Prophet, turned four months old this week! At this point, Prophet knows nothing. What!? Now, my definition of ‘know’ is different. Although he doesn’t “know” much, Prophet recognizes many behaviors and several markers, and that’s the start of true understanding. I’m sharing exactly what my daily routine and puppy-training plan looks like and my top priorities for raising a confident, joyful dog.
🐾 Key Puppy Training Points: 00:00 Raising a puppy using positive reinforcement. 00:25 Definition of a dog knowing a behavior. 01:12 A puppy recognizing cues vs. knowing cues. 01:40 If your dog knew it, he would do it. 02:07 Top priorities when raising a puppy. 02:55 Teach a dog or puppy to want what you want. 03:24 Name recognition. 03:40 Recall and retrieve. 03:50 Reinforcement Zone. 04:28 Cooperative care. 04:43 Socialization, Habituation, Generalization. 05:05 Turning distractions into white noise. 05:32 Goal is environmental neutrality for puppy. 06:05 Day in the life of Susan Garrett and Prophet the Puppy. 09:52 Two reasons to not walk puppies often. 13:14 Create a successful puppy training environment. 17:07 Conditioning, shaping and target training for puppies. 18:20 Verbal override training for puppies. 19:25 Always take a puppy to relieve themselves on leash.
Resources: 1. Podcast Episode 24: Help for Dogs who Chase Chipmunks, Bicycles, and Neighbor’s Cats (Distraction Intensity Index) #24 - youtu.be/Z9hXKLCK0Cg 2. YouTube Playlist: Puppy Essentials with Susan Garrett Dog Training - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy2hywpv3Md3HbWWPPbVF8W5 3. Podcast Episode 90: Premack, Dog Training and Transfer of Value - youtu.be/WeTfM6G-7AA 4. YouTube Playlist: Dog Agility Training and Dog Sport Tips with Susan Garrett - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy3EtWn7JBVSPnYcOfKQrA-O 5. Podcast Episode 13: Naming Your Puppy or Dog - youtu.be/i5lDdF3KmR8 6. Podcast Episode 147: Teach Your Dog To Listen Off Leash And Far Away - youtu.be/MHMzbxNElPs 7. YouTube Video: Understanding Your Dog's Reinforcement Zone (RZ) with Susan Garrett - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OaUAScgaFAg 8. Podcast Episode 180: Taking Your Puppy To A Café Or Restaurant: Socialization Success - youtu.be/hJnyW7mROxI 9. YouTube Playlist: Cooperative Care and Consent in Dog Training with Susan Garrett - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy1wgUlMBX63miIBBpxE-DAO 10. Podcast Episode 107: Pedicure Please: 3 Steps To Dog Nail Trimming Or Grooming Success At Home! - youtu.be/JIPxgReFk58 11. Podcast Episode 184: Proofing Vs Generalizing In Dog Training To Grow Skills And Confidence - youtu.be/FKUo3NWXhLE 12. Podcast Episode 242: Help! Why Won’t My Dog Pay Attention? (Secrets Of Focus) - youtu.be/549B77rN-cY 13. YouTube Playlist: Crate Games and Crate Training for Puppies and Dogs with Susan Garrett - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy2cs1uKBQTpAY-LUARQhzT7 14. Podcast Episode 48: Potty Train Your Puppy in a Week (Easy 3 Step Process) - youtu.be/b1UqsXQBH1A 15. Podcast Episode 166: Puppy Freedom: How Much Is Too Much? - youtu.be/t-CnvRQtsIU 16. YouTube Video: DIY Puppy Bombs: Easy & Affordable Enrichment Toy for Puppies - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBveJe2C2dA 17. Podcast Episode 239: Barking Dogs! How To Help Your Dog Be Quiet And Stop Annoying Barking - youtu.be/BfoFvBAue7c 18. Nina Ottosson Food Puzzles - https://www.nina-ottosson.com/products/all-products/ 19. YouTube Playlist: Dog Training Games with Susan Garrett - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy2TzttCtZVFwzwMGayAsaYe 20. Podcast Episode 87: Canine Fitness: Why ALL Dogs Need It And 3 Easy Exercises To Start - youtu.be/LGdhcU0eNzQ 21. YouTube Playlist: Target Training for Dog with Susan Garrett - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy3ylCyQ2bJQSCwo_ERiVHj3 22. YouTube Playlist: Sit, Down, Stand, Stay! Dog Training Duration Behaviors with Susan Garrett - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy2cY7Fg3MLUaobkSdnVx0jt 23. Podcast Episode 151: How Location Specific Reinforcement Markers Will Improve Your Dog Training! - youtu.be/5XDsCd39gCY 24. YouTube Playlist: Loose Leash Walking with Susan Garrett - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy1mGMfdVKXq_hiJ27Ej1shW *25. Toppl Dog Toy - https://geni.us/toppl 26. Podcast Episode 181: Training Multiple Dogs To Wait Turns And Relax - youtu.be/u4L-ra0fwc8 27. Podcast Episode 6: The Art of Manipulation - youtu.be/gtKyp2m-RKk 28. Podcast Episode 171: Dog Training With Layered Shaping: Why Classical Conditioning Must Come First - youtu.be/VYzJsErAXhs *29. Silicone Textured Coaster Targets - https://geni.us/silicone-coasters 30. Podcast Episode 155: 10 Ways To Teach A Sit WITHOUT A Food Lure! Unreal Results For Puppies And Dogs Of All Ages - youtu.be/WP9JRgKL2Ok
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