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Looking for fast and easy dog training solutions? A quick fix won’t get the dog behavior you really want long term, so I’m covering what to do instead! Whether you have a new puppy or are working through challenges with an older dog, reinforcement and management are key to creating a successful solution for a well-behaved dog in a way that aligns with your heart.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Why “fast and easy” in dog training often fails and what actually works.
• How to bridge the training gap and set your dog up for success.
• A special lesson from my father beyond dog training.
• The difference between behavior challenges and emotional challenges.
• The role of reinforcement and management in success.
• How reinforcement shapes your dog’s choices every day.
• The power of management and why it’s the key to long-term success.
• My approach to growing confidence before introducing big challenges.
• Why finding the right trainer matters and how to know who to trust.
• A special opportunity to join Wag Nation and Home School the Dog!

Resources:

1. Podcast Episode 20: Bridging the Gap Between Blame and Kindness in Dog Training - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/20/
2. Podcast Episode 97: Overwhelm in Dog Training: How to Take Action on Challenges - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/97/
3. Warwick Schiller Attuned Horsemanship - https://warwickschiller.com/
4. Podcast Episode 298: The Dog Training Quadrants We Don’t Talk About: Are We Using Them More Than We Know? - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/298/
5. Podcast Episode 297: Why In 2025 We Still Have Dog Trainers Who Believe “Reinforcement Dog Training Doesn’t Work” - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/297/
6. YouTube Playlist: Puppy Essentials with Susan Garrett Dog Training - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy2hywpv3Md3HbWWPPbVF8W5&si=UdgWP3VEaFvURChz
7. Podcast Episode 131: How Would Susan Garrett Plan Your Dog Training Sessions? - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/131/
8. Podcast Episode 267: How To Use A Training Den To Fast Track Your Dog’s Success: No Space? No Problem! - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/267/
9. Podcast Episode 30: Why Dog Crates Are Not Dog Cages - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/30/
10. Watch this Episode of Shaped by Dog on YouTube - https://youtu.be/zUFgD1yGO0w