There are four games you can play right now that will help expedite learning for your puppy or dog. I’m sharing each game plus why and how to play so you can start immediately. We’re also going over how toy selection can increase or decrease how often you get bitten and busting some myths about tugging with a pup. You’ll also learn what to do if your puppy or dog touches your skin or clothing with teeth when you are playing.
We’ve also got a journal for you to download to record your puppy’s acquired bite inhibition progress. Follow all the tips from my two podcast episodes on puppy biting to fast track your pup’s learning and your success.

Key Episode Moments:
00:00 Stop puppy and dog biting with these training games.
00:49 Most dogs only bite out of fear or pain.
01:22 Help for dogs or puppies that bite.
01:49 Brain abnormalities can’t be dog trained.
02:13 Game 1: The Search Game
04:27 Game 2: The Collar Grab Game
05:10 Building transfer of value.
05:50 Game 3: Intentional Tug
06:05 Why some vets are antitug.
06:54 4 steps to tug with dogs.
07:22 Choose the right tug toy.
10:07 Step 1: Tease phase.
10:38 Step 2: Snake the tug toy.
11:28 Step 3: Freeze.
11:47 Step 4: Reward and praise.
12:47 Common dog tugging mistakes.
13:36 Add a cue before the “freeze.”
14:15 If dog mouths hand/clothing during tug.
16:56 Game 4: How’s It Taste?
18:19 Free Download: ‘Acquired Puppy Biting’ Journal

In the episode you'll hear:
• Why playing dog training games expedites learning and helps with bite inhibition.
• Why most dogs never bite with the intention of hurting you.
• What a dog’s fear means in relation to a bite.
• What abnormal biting is and why it needs a Veterinary Behaviourist.
• How toy selection can increase or decrease the bites you get from your puppy.
• Puppy tugging myths busted.
• How to play my “Search”, “Collar Grab”, “Intentional Tugging” and “How’s It Taste”
games and the benefits for you and your puppy or dog.
• The difference between intentional play and mindless play.
• How to redirect a puppy bite to your skin or clothing.

Resources:
• Podcast Episode 17: Help! How do I STOP Puppy Biting?!    • Help! How Do I STOP Puppy Biting?! #17  
• DogsThat YouTube    / dogsthat  
• Podcast Episode 11: The Power of Permission in Dog Training    • The Power of Permission in Dog Traini...  
• Podcast Episode 2: Reinforcement    • Reinforcement #2  
• Download Your “Acquired Puppy Biting Journal” https://dogsthat.com'>https://dogsthat.com/wpcontent/uploa...

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Susan Garrett’s interest in animal behaviour started at the University of Guelph where she earned a Bachelor of Science majoring in Animal Science. Since then she has developed into a preeminent dog trainer and canine sports instructor and competitor. Susan is 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.

A natural teacher and an entertaining speaker, Susan is world renowned as a leading educator of dog trainers. Her understanding of how to apply sciencebased learning principles to both competitive and family pet dog training has been pivotal in changing how dogs are trained.

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