Susan Garret's DogsThat
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Susan Garret's DogsThat
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🐶 Creating better lives for dogs and the people who love them.
🚗🐶 Does your dog love the open road or do they act like you’ve booked them on a surprise spaceship launch? 🚀

Catch Shaped by Dog Episode 154 for all the road-trip wisdom your dog wishes you already knew!
December 8, 2025 at 8:32 PM
There’s still a few hours left to join or gift our online programs with our special Cyber Celebration Event savings! 🎉We’re getting very near to closing time, which will happen at midnight PT tonight. ⏳ CLICK HERE to take advantage of your discounts now ➡️https://dogsthat.com/x/cyber2025
December 1, 2025 at 3:33 PM
🎉🐾✨ All classrooms are open to join or gift. Explore Recallers, Home School the Dog, Pedicure Please, Handling360, Agility Nation, or the Brilliant Agility Bundle and save big this week. 🎁🌟
Give your training a boost or gift it to someone special. ❤️🐶
Join or gift: https://dogsthat.com/x/cyber2025
November 24, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Our Cyber Event is live! Grab your FREE 3-Part Skill Accelerator Series with Vito’s Thinking Game 🐾✨ Build focus, fun, and performance. Access closes Nov 27 ⏰ Plus, get early details on our biggest event of the year 🎁🐶 https://dogsthat.com/t/cyberevent
November 19, 2025 at 7:25 PM
🐾 Helping senior dogs thrive starts with simple choices that nurture body, mind & heart. 🐶 In our new Shaped by Dog episode, learn 4 pillars to keep your dog active, confident & joyful. Plus a fun challenge to try this week! 💬 Watch now:⤵️
Senior Dogs, Best Lives: The Four Pillars To Longevity #316 #podcast
Helping senior dogs live their best lives starts with simple, intentional choices that nurture their body, mind, and heart. In this episode, I’m sharing the ...
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November 12, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Enya Habel shares how one small Jack Russell Terrier 💪 changed her life, from foster care to finding purpose in dog agility. Her story proves our dogs can lead us forward when life feels stacked against us. 🐾 Read here: https://susangarrettdogagility.com/2025/11/enya-habel-dog-agility-journey/
November 10, 2025 at 8:48 PM
🐾 Someone asked: “Susan, do you believe there’s a place in dog training for the word ‘no’?”

🐶 I tested it—said “no” to my dogs and waited. Their reaction might surprise you!

💡 Here’s why I don’t use “no” and what I do instead:
Why I Don’t Use The Word “No” With My Dogs And What I Teach Instead
I’m sharing why I don’t use the word “no” in dog training and what I teach instead to create understanding and connection. Through clear communication and th...
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November 7, 2025 at 3:19 PM
🎥📲 What if the biggest key to better dog training is already in your pocket? Learn how videoing sessions builds clarity, confidence, and joy for you and your dog. Watch now and see how one small habit creates big breakthroughs! 🐾
Enjoy the videos and music that you love, upload original content and share it all with friends, family and the world on YouTube.
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November 5, 2025 at 4:30 PM
“A bad day for your ego is a good day for your soul.” -Robin Sharma
November 4, 2025 at 2:23 PM
If you’ve ever wondered things like, “Should I use a non-reward marker?”, or “Can shaping really work for every breed?”, in this YouTube video you’ll find clear, simple answers to help you feel more confident in your training. ➡️
Shaping Q&A: Non-Reward Markers, Reinforcement Strategies, And Making Training Work For Every Dog
In this mini Shaping Q&A, I’m diving into your top questions about non-reward markers, reinforcement strategies, how to make training work for every dog, and...
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October 31, 2025 at 3:09 PM
🥓 It’s Treat Your Pet Day and it’s the perfect excuse to spoil your dog 🐶💛

📘 Grab our free treat recipe book and make your dog’s day extra special! Download here: https://dogsthat.com/t/tastytreats 🎉
October 30, 2025 at 5:46 AM
In our new podcast episode, I’m sharing how to meet your dog’s needs for curiosity, challenge, and balance, with over 30 fun, real-life ideas you can start today. 📘 Because planning makes progress easier, there’s a free Enrichment Planner PDF waiting for you to download!
Dog Enrichment Secrets Part 2: 30 Day Enrichment Challenge + Free Planner PDF #315 #podcast
What might look like digging, chewing, or shredding is often a dog’s way of saying, “I need more enrichment.” In Part 2 of our enrichment series, I’m sharing...
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October 29, 2025 at 2:47 PM
💡 In our new Shaped by Dog episode, I’m sharing how to think about enrichment in a deeper way that meets your dog’s emotional, mental, social, physical, and instinctive needs in ways that truly fill their cup.
Dog Enrichment Secrets Part 1: Using Your Dog's Natural Instincts To Build Variety And Engagement
If you’ve ever thought a stuffed Kong was enough to keep your dog enriched, you might be in for a surprise. Enrichment is about more than keeping our dogs bu...
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October 24, 2025 at 6:11 PM
What’s one piece of advice you’d give to your past self as a new dog owner? #dogsthat #susangarrett #dogtraining #newpuppy
October 23, 2025 at 5:55 PM
🎉 It’s Make a Dog’s Day!

Today’s all about celebrating the unconditional love, joy, and loyalty our dogs bring into every single day.

How are you going to make a dog’s day today? 🐕 #MakeADogsDay #DogLife #DogsThat #SusanGarrett
October 22, 2025 at 7:05 PM
💡 In our new Shaped by Dog episode, I share how to recognize when you are looping through the same challenges without moving forward and how to shift back into learning with clarity that leads to progress.

💬 Have you ever noticed yourself looping in training? 
Are You Learning Or Looping: What To Do When Training Your Dog Stops Being Fun #313 #podcast
When training your dog stops being fun, it’s often a sign that something in the process needs a reset. In this episode, I share how to recognize when you’re ...
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October 22, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Which emoji best describes your dog’s personality? 😇🤪😎🫣 #emojis #mydogspersonality #lovemydog #sharewithus #DogsThat #SusanGarrett
October 21, 2025 at 5:57 PM
“So many of our dreams at first seem IMPOSSIBLE, then they seem IMPROBABLE, and then, when we summon the will, they soon become INEVITABLE." - Christopher Reeve 💭🤩 #followyourdreams #nothingisimpossible #alwaysbelieve
October 19, 2025 at 6:02 PM
🎾 It’s Play Fetch With Your Dog Day! Fetch isn’t just fun; it’s the foundation for so many great behaviors. 

From recall to focus and teamwork, retrieving builds skills that go far beyond playtime. Grab a toy, head outside, and celebrate the joy of fetch with your dog today! 🐾
October 18, 2025 at 11:50 AM
💩 We’ve all been there… you’re sure your puppy’s potty trained, and then you spot the puddle. You’re definitely not alone! 

🐾 I'm sharing the 10 most common reasons puppies still have accidents in the house and what those moments are really telling you. 
Potty Training Fails: What Your Puppy Is Trying To Tell You #312 #podcast
If your puppy’s potty training isn’t going as planned and you’re finding puddles where you least expect them, it might be time for a reset. In this episode, ...
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October 17, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Ever feel like your dog only sits when there’s food in your hand? You’re not alone.

I’m sharing 10 positive, game-based ways I teach “sit” without food lures, so dogs learn to love the behavior and offer it with confidence and joy. 🐾💡❤️
How I Train My Dog to Sit: 10 Positive Ways That Work
If you’ve ever searched “how do I train my dog to sit” or wondered how to teach a puppy to sit without constantly showing a cookie, you’re not alone. Many dogs learn to sit only when they see food in your hand, and before long, the lure becomes the cue. That’s where confusion sneaks in.
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October 15, 2025 at 6:35 PM
🐶 Ever had your dog totally focused one moment, then distracted the next? 💡Learn what it really means for a dog to be connected, driven, or detached—and how that changes your training:
Connected, Driven, Or Detached? How To Recognize And Grow The Right Kind Of Focus In Your Dog
I’m sharing what it really means for a dog to be connected, driven, or detached, and how to recognize and grow the right kind of focus in your dog. Understan...
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October 15, 2025 at 3:04 PM
"My dog's past and present, continue to teach me that when you are training dogs, you're actually getting lessons in return. And if you're open to those lessons, they will improve your ability to train your dog and improve your life." -Susan Garrett
October 14, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Keeping Momentum To Train Moving on the Right Track! 🚀

Join Agility World Champions Susan Garrett, Max Sprinz and Enya Habel TODAY October 13th at 1pm ET as we share insight into how we keep our motivation to train high and how you can too! 🤩

➡️ Join them live on Facebook, YouTube or Instagram!
October 13, 2025 at 12:44 PM
💡 Tip: Daily exercise, engagement, and enrichment are key to minimizing nuisance barking. What's your go-to enrichment activity for your dog? Share your tips! 🏞️🐾
October 12, 2025 at 6:56 PM