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For dog agility, we have a start line, and that is where our dog stays until we release them. The start line is a given for my dogs, and I know they will stay, but getting dogs to wait in any position can be very challenging for many. We’re covering what I do that allows me to take it for granted my dogs will stay no matter what. Plus, we’re taking a quick detour to discuss the use of the word no in dog training.

In the episode you'll hear:

• Why we are always dog training, even if we don’t think we are. • The data I’ve collected on my dogs start lines over the years. • How most of my dog training happens around the house. • What I reward my dogs with for holding position. • About the daily life training I do with my dogs. • How start lines start with Crate Games and apply to doors, beds, cars and more. • About the importance of the release cue. • That permission is reinforcing. • All the opportunities to train your dog when you are not training. • How to easily practice a start line 6430 times a year without training. • What I believe about the word “no” in dog training. • About Tater’s marking and how I deal with it. • Why I focus on my dog’s having a head whip reaction to their name.

Resources:

• Podcast Episode 52: The Five Most Common Words in Dog Training and Which Ones I Never Use - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/52/ • Crate Games Online - https://get.crategames.com/ • Podcast Episode 11: The Power of Permission in Dog Training - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/11/ • Podcast Episode 83: The Dog Training You Do When You’re Not Dog Training - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/83/ • Podcast Episode 19: One of My Biggest Pet Peeves in Dog Training - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/19/ • Blog: How Do I Train My Dog To Come When Called? - https://susangarrettdogagility.com/2019/04/train-my-dog-to-come-when-called/ • Podcast Episode 33: How Do I Stop My Dog Counter Surfing?! - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/33/ • Watch this Episode of Shaped by Dog on YouTube - https://youtu.be/Bj5AeXdO4-4