Shaping Tips For Timid, Shy, Softer Or Fearful Dogs To Create Enthusiastic Learners #264 #podcast

Have you tried shaping a timid, shy, softer or fearful dog and found your dog could not offer behaviors or engage in dog training sessions? The challenge is real! Recently, we looked at shaping high-drive dogs, but what about dogs on the other side of the spectrum who seem unmotivated? Help is at hand, and we’re covering how to shape more reserved dogs to grow their confidence, unlock their full potential, and rapidly increase their joy and enthusiasm for training with you.

Key Dog Shaping Points:
00:00 Shaping Timid, Shy or Fearful Dogs with Susan Garrett.
01:40 Train the dog in front of you.
02:34 Shaping my less confident dog, Decaff.
03:15 Triangle to grow confidence in fearful and anxious dogs.
03:52 Your role in training your dogs – mindset is everything.
07:57 Assumptions about shaping timid, shy or fearful dogs.
11:57 Biggest mistake people make with less confident dogs.
12:29 Train with clarity, not with complexity.
12:49 What Shaping is and why it is important.
13:58 The Yerkes-Dodson’s curve aka. the arousal curve.
15:26 Plan your training environments.
18:26 Managing frustration effectively.
19:00 “Cook” and “Search” – Location specific markers.
20:29 The “Flirt Pole” game to build confidence and drive.
20:59 Hand Targets with a Twist for engagement.
22:14 Rewarding dogs for “average or better” for training success.
23:05 ItsYerChoice – Empower your dog’s choice.
23:27 Crate Games and other tricks to keep training fun.

Learn How To Play ItsYerChoice:
ItsYerChoice Summit –

Get Crate Games Online:
Crate Games Online –

YouTube Playlists to Check Out:
Playlist 1 – Emotional Regulation in Dogs: Dysregulation, Coping Strategies, Co-Regulation, Self-Regulation and Habituation –
Playlist 2 – Mastery of Positive Reinforcement Based Dog Training with Susan Garrett –
Playlist 3 – Unmotivated or Stressed Dogs: Key Insights with Susan Garrett –
Playlist 4 – Susan Garrett’s Dog Training Philosophy and Training Processes –
Playlist 5 – Fearful Dogs Help With Susan Garrett –
Playlist 6 – Reinforcement, Permissions and Transfer of Value in Dog Training with Susan Garrett –
Playlist 7 – The Emotional State of Dogs with Susan Garrett –
Playlist 8 – The Heart / Mind Connection Side of Dog Training with Susan Garrett –

Further Resources:
1. Podcast Episode 262: Shaping Tips For High Drive, Frantic, Hyper Dogs To Stop Dog Training Frustration –
2. Podcast Episode 229: Transforming An Overwhelmed And Anxious Dog Into A World Champion – DeCaff’s Story Part 1 –
3. Podcast Episode 230: Finding Joy Amidst Frustration And Shame In Dog Training – DeCaff’s Story Part 2 –
4. Podcast Episode 236: Understanding Dog Fear (Part 1): Genetics, Trauma, And Your Dog’s Well-being –
5. Podcast Episode 237: A Plan For Your Fearful Dog (Part 2): Susan Garrett’s Strategic Plan For Anxious Dogs –
6. Podcast Episode 110: Is Your Over-Aroused Dog Just Over-Faced In Training? –
7. YouTube Playlist: Dog Agility Training and Dog Sports Tips with Susan Garrett –
8. Podcast Episode 259: Use These Simple Shaping Hacks To Expedite Your Dog Training –
9. Podcast Episode 86: How to Train Unmotivated or Overexcited Dogs –
10. Podcast Episode 255: Rescue Dog Training: Priorities For Your First Week Together –
11. Podcast Episode 151: How Location Specific Reinforcement Markers Will Improve Your Dog Training! –
12. Podcast Episode 141: Average Or Better Dog Training Question: What Did You Just Reward? –
13. *Flirt Pole –

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