This Or That's: Why Most Dogs Never Become Decision-Makers #331 #podcast

What if most dogs never become great decision-makers because decision-making is one of the most overlooked skills in dog training? In this episode, I introduce the philosophy behind my This Or That games and share why the choices dogs rehearse every day become the ones they rely on when it matters most. You'll discover what creates a "decision deficit" and how giving dogs opportunities to make choices builds the confidence, understanding, and reliability we all want in real life. 🎉 If you've been thinking about training with us, now's a wonderful time to get started. Save 35% to 85% on many of our online programs through midnight PT on July 16. Explore the Joy of Training Celebration here. https://dogsthat.com/celebration-cent... 🐾Key Episode Moments: 00:00 Why Dogs Need Decision-Making Skills 01:50 The Missing Piece in Modern Dog Training 02:17 Teaching Dogs Through This or That Games 03:53 A True Story Of My Dogs’ Great Decision-Making 05:41 The Decision Deficit Explained 07:23 Why Helping Too Much Can Hold Dogs Back 09:47 Agency Isn't the Same as Permissiveness 10:24 Real-Life Example: Great Decisions at the Pond 13:55 Why Rehearsed Choices Matter Most Resources: 1. Podcast Episode 155: 10 Ways To Teach A Sit WITHOUT A Food Lure! Unreal Results For Puppies And Dogs Of All Ages -    • 10 Ways To Teach A Sit WITHOUT A Food Lure...   2. Podcast Episode 145: 10 Ways To Teach A Dog To Lay Down And How To Shape It Without Luring -    • 10 Ways To Teach A Dog To Lay Down And How...   3. Podcast Episode 302: The Recall Myth: Why Your Off Leash Dog Isn’t Coming When Called And How To Fix It -    • The Recall Myth: Why Your Off Leash Dog Is...   4. Podcast Episode 6: The Art of Manipulation -    • The Art of Manipulation #6   5. YouTube Playlist: Puppy Training with Susan Garrett -    • Puppy Training with Susan Garrett   6. Podcast Episode 78: How to Train a Rescue Dog with Behavior Problems -    • How to Train a Rescue Dog with Behavior Pr...   7. Podcast Episode 175: Food Luring VS Shaping In Dog Training: How Science Changed How I Teach Dogs -    • Food Luring VS Shaping In Dog Training: Ho...   8. Podcast Episode 198: What Does “Positive Is Not Permissive” Really Mean In Dog Training? -    • What Does "Positive Is Not Permissive" Rea...   P.S. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel so you get notifications of new videos! - - - - - - Dogs That is brought to you by Susan Garrett and the Say Yes Dog Training Team. 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 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 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. - - - - - - Our Website: https://dogsthat.com Facebook:   / susangarrettdogagility   Instagram:   / susangarrettdogsthat   TikTok:   / dogsthat   LinkedIn:   / dogsthat   Pinterest: https://pinterest.ca/dogsthatcom/ Twitter:   / susangarrett   There’s always something new happening at Dogs That, so if you’d like to be the first to know, visit our website, register to receive updates, and we'll keep you in the loop. https://dogsthat.com