High drive dogs are the most misunderstood group of dogs on the planet. High drive dogs are often intentionally bred for work like protection or herding, and they are motivated and focused. In many instances, high drive dogs are created, and the label of “overaroused” is applied to a dog who is overfaced and misunderstood.

In the episode you'll hear:
• How I have misunderstood high drive dogs.
• Why we can’t change who our dogs are, but we can help them.
• Why our training mechanics impact highly driven dogs and increase frustration.
• How the dog’s frustration can spiral to redlining.
• What I videoed to show you how I created overarousal in my dog, Momentum.
• 10 ways you can make life better for you and your high drive dog.
• Why maintaining criteria and creating clarity are vital.
• The most important question you can ask about your dog.

Resources to Visit Now:
YouTube Video: Susan Garrett’s Perch Work Dog Tricks (Pivots and Spins)    • Susan Garrett’s Perch Work Dog Tricks...  
Video Blog: Positive Dog Training and the Difference in Shaping https://susangarrettdogagility.com/20...
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Resources to Review:
Podcast Episode 35: Pro Dog Training Tip To Improve Your Dog’s Focus    • Pro Dog Training Tip To Improve Your ...  
Podcast Episode 103: Excited Or Suspicious Dog? Dealing With Your Dog’s Emotions    • Excited Or Suspicious Dog? Dealing Wi...  
Podcast Episode 106: Consent In Dog Training: The Misuse, Misunderstanding And Misapplication    • Consent In Dog Training: The Misuse, ...  
Blog Post: Post: Got D.A.S.H. (Desire, Accuracy, Speed and Habitat)? https://susangarrettdogagility.com/20...
Book: Shaping Success by Susan Garrett https://dogsthat.com'>https://dogsthat.com/product/shaping...
Podcast Episode 5: What is Shaping And How Can Dogs Shape Us    • What is Shaping And How Can Dogs Shap...  
Podcast Episode 06: The Art of Manipulation    • The Art of Manipulation #6  
Podcast Episode 69: Clicker Training: Will It Work For Every Dog?    • Clicker Training: Will It Work For Ev...  
Podcast Episode 52: The Five Most Common Words in Dog Training and Which Ones I Never Use    • The Five Most Common Words in Dog Tra...  


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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.

Susan is now helping many thousands of dog owners in 132 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.


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