Dogs Are Awesome Masterclass Sessions One to Four

www.Recallers.com © Not to be re-printed without the written permission of Susan Garrett and Say Yes Dog Training Inc. Copyright 2020.

Dogs Are Awesome Masterclass

Sessions One to Four

Handout for Awesome

http://www.recallers.com/

www.Recallers.com

© Not to be re-printed without the written permission of Susan Garrett and Say Yes Dog Training Inc. Copyright 2020.

Dogs Are Awesome MasterclassSession One How many different dog training teachers have you had? ________________________ The commonality between a brand-new dog owner and a true dog training expert is they are always learning. Be conscious of who coaches you in dog training. You’ll get better results, faster, being taught by an expert who resonates with you. Be particular!

What are the limitations you see with your dog? _______________________________

________________________________________________________________________

You can change the vision you have of your dog to create success!

Susan Garrett’s 5C Formula for Success #1 Awaken Consciousness

Be conscious of where you are in your training and what it is you want your dog to do.

#2 Create ClarityGive your dog clarity for what it is you want him to do through fun planned layered training.

#3 Build ConfidenceBuild your dog’s confidence and joy through the understanding created with strong foundations.

#4 Introduce ChallengesIntroduce challenges with planned distractions to boost your dog’s clarity and confidence.

#5 Grow CapabilityGrow your dog’s capability with layered learning and challenges, building in joy with every step.


www.Recallers.com


Dogs Are Awesome MasterclassPick one of the limitations you have with your dog. Now, think of what you would like your dog to do. Write down your solution.

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

“It isn’t the challenges that we face in our dog training that makes us different from one another. It’s our responses to those challenges. In my training, I am always looking to create a rich reinforcement history for what it is I want my dog to DO.” Susan Garrett

Your Gem from Session One Gems Shared About Session One “When we come from a place of limited vision, our job is done. Mind.Blown, lol! I can see how it's so much "easier" to shirk the responsibility for our dog's continued education when we believe "that's just the way they are" rather than realizing that WE are the limited one in the relationship. I realize that this is a dog masterclass, but this aha moment REALLY drove home that it's MY VISION that is off, not my animals AT ALL!” Little-Farm On The-Corner

“ �� Don’t limit your dog by labelling them as problem that cannot be fixed. You have to build the layers to help them and your partnership grow and then even the sky won't be your limit ��”

Jennifer


www.Recallers.com



Session Two How many different rewards would you use in a typical training session?

________________________________________________________________________

“Our dogs are a reflection of the understanding we have about dog training. We are a reflection of the dog training mentors we have had. Our students are a reflection of our ability to teach.” Susan Garrett

Negative Bias Negative bias is something wired into us as humans. It’s a survival mechanism. We are wired to look at things from a place of “don’t” and for what is wrong. Once we strive to look at what is good, what is right, and from what we DO want, we can help our dogs.

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

ABC’s of Dog Training (Remember to Download Your Dog’s ABC Journal) Antecedent: What happens immediately before (it could be a trigger, a cue, a distraction like a bunny).

Behaviour: The behaviour of the dog (that we can describe).

Consequence: What happened to the dog immediately after.

Antecedent Behavior Consequence What happens immediately before. The behavior of the dog. What happened to the dog immediately after.

Your dog alerts to a cat. Your dog lunges on leash. You pull back on the leash.

Guests coming into the house. Your dog jumps on the guest. Dog is reinforced by social interaction with your guests.


www.Recallers.com



________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

“When you do ABC, you can figure out how to back track any behaviour and see how to fix it in a very positive way.” Susan Garrett

Behaviour: The behaviour of the dog (that we can describe). Consequence: What happened to the dog immediately after.

Your Gem from Session Two Gems Shared About Session Two

“Gem is that Good ABC analysis is a way of building better empathy which in turn improves successes of both the teacher and learner.” Carolyn

“Understanding antecedents is not only the key to success, but I appreciated that it was taught as the way to RESPECT our dog’s perspective. ��” Jen

“We have the ability to turn negative bias around into gratefulness...if we are looking for what is good, we reside in gratefulness. Everything my dog does teaches me about teaching him if I’m “present” and mindful ��. Thanks.” Tamara

“ABC is not as simple as it sounds, and yet it is. How we look at the behavior helps dictate how to find the positive method to changing or obtaining a behavior.”


www.Recallers.com



List Your Dogs Reinforcers Rate how much your dog loves each reinforcer on a scale of 1-3

Reinforcer (Food, Toys , Activities) 1-3 Rating

___________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________

____________

____________

____________

____________

____________

____________

____________

____________

____________

____________

____________

____________

____________

____________

____________


www.Recallers.com



Session Three How would you describe a dog who is an ideally behaved family pet?

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

Can you see your dog as ideally behaved?

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

“It’s difficult if not impossible to achieve something you can’t see.” Susan Garrett

BEFORE the ABC’s Do you believe that your dog is capable? Do you believe it’s possible for you to be the trainer of your dog? If you believe it, you can achieve it!

Positive Words About My Dog Positive Words About Myself

___________________________ ___________________________

___________________________ ___________________________

___________________________ ___________________________

___________________________ ___________________________

___________________________ ___________________________

___________________________ ___________________________

___________________________ ___________________________


www.Recallers.com



The “Oh No, What Is It?!” Game Be sure to review the video before playing the game with your dog. You will need treats your dog loves.

• Get your dog excited so he is jumping on you.

• Wait until your dog is off you.

• As soon as his paws are off you, say the word “search” and drop a cookie on the ground for your dog.

It’s important to say the word “search” before you drop the cookie on the floor for your dog.

Play the game so you get to say “search” and drop around 3 cookies, then end the session. You can use a word other than “search” but use it only for food. If you use a toy, use a different word. We want our dogs to grow the understanding that the only time to look for food on the ground is when they hear ”search” for permission. We’ll be building on this game in upcoming sessions!

Game Q&A Q: I don’t want my dogs eating things off the floor, can I play this game?

A: Part of your dog’s education is to give your dog a word to let him know “you now have permission to eat something on the ground”. Review the Session Four video for why!

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________


www.Recallers.com



________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

Antecedent: What happens immediately before (it could be a trigger, a cue, a distraction like a bunny). Behaviour: The behaviour of the dog (that we can describe). Consequence: What happened to the dog immediately after.

Session Two Notes

Your Gem from Session Three Gems Shared About Session Three

“I must believe in my ability to train my dog and believe in my dog's capability to learn what I will teach him. With this positive mindset shift, I can move us beyond any limitations I have placed on my dog's ability to change.” Barbara

“Whatever we visualize is what becomes our reality so we would save ourselves great troubles if we focused on what we want instead of what we fear.” Katrina

“I have to believe my dog is capable of achieving the desired outcome, but I also have to believe I am capable of teaching it. If I believe my dog is limited, then he / she already is. From now on I will ensure I only train when I am fully committed and my dog is fully conscious and ready to join in, and we both believe the sky is the limit - my dog's mood and reactions are a reflection of my own.” �� Sue


www.Recallers.com



Session Four How many times did you train your dog yesterday?

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

R.E.M.

Reinforcers (What, Why, How)

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

Environment

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

Mechanics

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________


www.Recallers.com



Foundation Layer of the ItsYerChoice Game Get your dog’s consciousness up to a place where he wants to play. Get your dog excited. You could start with the “Oh No, What Is It?!” game so your dog is diving for treats on the floor, or play a game of tug.

• Have treats your dog loves in a container. • Sit in a chair and show your dog the treats.

• When you dog is doing anything other than putting his face in the treats, say “search” and drop a treat on the ground for him.

• If your dog goes to take a treat from the container, put the lid on.

• Remove the lid as soon as your dog moves his nose out of the treats.

• You can wait a until your dog offers you something like a ‘sit’ reward that with saying “search” and dropping a cookie.

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________


www.Recallers.com



________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

Your Gem from Session Four Gems Shared About Session Four

“Failure is a good thing! It helps me to know what I can do differently when working with my dog so we can both succeed. Failure means I'm trying - not giving up!” Brynn

“My gem for today is, learning to be mindful to the tone of my voice, to positively teach with patience.. to set dogs up for success!.” Christina

“If you stay in the place of judgement you can't even try to understand your learner and help them with whatever problem they might have because you are stuck inside your mindset which limits your vision and your abilities as a trainer. Moving to the place of compassion opens your mind to solutions.” Joanna

“"Dog training is a template for your journey in life." I love this one too- because I never really thought of it like that and it is making me think about my dog training differently and I LOVE anything that makes me think a bit. So thanks for that! Jo


www.Recallers.com



About Susan

A world-leading educator of dog trainers, Susan is also one of the most successful agility competitors of the last three decades. She has won multiple Gold Medals at National or World Championship events with every dog she has ever owned over the past 30 years. Susan was one of the very first dog trainers to share knowledge online when she opened her "Clicker Dogs" website many years ago. Susan has helped hundreds of thousands of people enjoy a great relationship with their dogs through her workshops and keynote speaking around the world, award winning books, DVDs, magazine articles, blog posts, podcasts, free dog training and dog agility video series, and online dog training programs.

A natural teacher and an entertaining speaker, Susan is world renowned for her dog training knowledge and practical application of that knowledge. Her understanding of how to apply science-based learning principles to both competitive and family pet dog training has been pivotal in changing how dogs are trained.

Susan is now helping many thousands of dog owners in 82 countries have the best relationship possible with their dogs. The real joy for her comes from bringing confidence to dogs and their owner through playful interactions and relationship building games that are grounded firmly in the science of how animals learn.

Meet Us Online

Website https://dogsthat.com

Podcast https:/shapedbydog.com

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SusanGarrettDogAgility/

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/SusanGarrettDogsThat/

YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/DogsThat

YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/ClickerDogs

Pinterest https://pinterest.ca/dogsthatcom/

TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@dogsthat

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/dogsthat

Twitter https://twitter.com/susangarrett


https://dogsthat.com/

https://www.facebook.com/SusanGarrettDogAgility/

https://www.facebook.com/SusanGarrettDogAgility/

https://www.instagram.com/SusanGarrettDogsThat/

https://www.youtube.com/c/DogsThat

https://www.youtube.com/user/ClickerDogs

https://pinterest.ca/dogsthatcom/

https://www.tiktok.com/@dogsthat

https://www.linkedin.com/company/dogsthat

https://twitter.com/susangarrett

Dogs Are Awesome Masterclass Sessions One to Four

Documents

Transcript of Dogs Are Awesome Masterclass Sessions One to Four