http://susangarrettdogagility.com Agility training for all dogs of all breeds Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:21:52 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://susangarrettdogagility.com/2012/01/tugging-with-the-dog/ http://susangarrettdogagility.com/2012/01/tugging-with-the-dog/#comments Thu, 05 Jan 2012 14:51:52 +0000 Susan http://susangarrettdogagility.com/?p=8001 There were some great comments on my tugging post yesterday as to why you thought long duration tugs had the potential for more focus for the environment while short bursts of tug games alternating with other responses created great attention for the handler. You pretty much hit all of the points I had prepared for [...]]]> http://susangarrettdogagility.com/2012/01/tugging-with-the-dog/feed/ 40 http://susangarrettdogagility.com/2012/01/the-duration-of-the-tug-sessions/ http://susangarrettdogagility.com/2012/01/the-duration-of-the-tug-sessions/#comments Wed, 04 Jan 2012 06:49:31 +0000 Susan http://susangarrettdogagility.com/?p=7982 Tugging is a big part of my dog training, I hope it is also a big part of yours. It is a great reinforcer for most dogs. For those dogs that are not currently big fans of tugging, it is a skill that be cultivated with work on your part . . . yes I [...]]]> http://susangarrettdogagility.com/2012/01/the-duration-of-the-tug-sessions/feed/ 105 http://susangarrettdogagility.com/2011/11/think-beyond-limits-be-a-difference-maker/ http://susangarrettdogagility.com/2011/11/think-beyond-limits-be-a-difference-maker/#comments Sun, 27 Nov 2011 03:57:25 +0000 Susan http://susangarrettdogagility.com/?p=7884 I first posted this letter and video in one of my webinars last week. Since then I have received private emails and one on Facebook asking to see it again. Funny, at first I didn’t know if I should even share it wondering if it would come off as somewhat self righteous, but I thought it [...]]]> http://susangarrettdogagility.com/2011/11/think-beyond-limits-be-a-difference-maker/feed/ 18 http://susangarrettdogagility.com/2011/09/victim-or-player/ http://susangarrettdogagility.com/2011/09/victim-or-player/#comments Mon, 19 Sep 2011 07:28:10 +0000 Susan http://susangarrettdogagility.com/?p=7596 Okay, I know I haven’t written in a while. Crazy busy around here again. But at 2 AM the coyotes outside our bedroom window told me I should write a blog so here I am. I have mentioned in the past that I am a fan of Anthony Robbins’ teaching. One thing Tony promotes is [...]]]> http://susangarrettdogagility.com/2011/09/victim-or-player/feed/ 30 http://susangarrettdogagility.com/2011/08/the-possibilities-in-dog-training/ http://susangarrettdogagility.com/2011/08/the-possibilities-in-dog-training/#comments Tue, 02 Aug 2011 20:10:25 +0000 Susan http://susangarrettdogagility.com/?p=7250 Recently I became involved in a discussion about dog training methodology with friends and members of the CAPPDT. I felt compelled to write this post, hopefully I did it without judgement.  I know I have addressed this topic many times in the past but it certainly is worth more than one look. Do you know [...]]]> http://susangarrettdogagility.com/2011/08/the-possibilities-in-dog-training/feed/ 173 http://susangarrettdogagility.com/2011/07/transitioning-to-do-land/ http://susangarrettdogagility.com/2011/07/transitioning-to-do-land/#comments Mon, 18 Jul 2011 04:55:15 +0000 Susan http://susangarrettdogagility.com/?p=7223 To follow up with some of the comments from my webinar I would like to share this one from Darlene who took a great deal of time to share her perspective. Thanks Darlene I do appreciate you sharing your viewpoint. Here is what Darlene posted to my “Struggles” webinar. It was so involved I thought [...]]]> http://susangarrettdogagility.com/2011/07/transitioning-to-do-land/feed/ 46 http://susangarrettdogagility.com/2011/07/mixing-methodologies/ http://susangarrettdogagility.com/2011/07/mixing-methodologies/#comments Fri, 15 Jul 2011 17:53:50 +0000 Susan http://susangarrettdogagility.com/?p=7201 Okay, I just love this photo of the “great white” from yesterday’s video, yes this is my special “DeeDog” girle “DeCaff.” She claims not guilty, I tend to believe her as all our dogs are just a product of what we know. To follow up on yesterday’s blog post about the impact of “corrections” on [...]]]> http://susangarrettdogagility.com/2011/07/mixing-methodologies/feed/ 58 http://susangarrettdogagility.com/2011/07/to-peak-or-not-to-peak/ http://susangarrettdogagility.com/2011/07/to-peak-or-not-to-peak/#comments Tue, 12 Jul 2011 19:03:57 +0000 Susan http://susangarrettdogagility.com/?p=7184 Well, today we open up registrations my latest internet adventure “Puppy Peaks.” http://www.puppypeaks.com/sp/5822-join-puppypeaks328 This has been a fun project to work on. It is my first “membership” site. One where you can pay either monthly or annually for a chance to be a “fly on the wall” while I train my puppy “Swagger.”  You can [...]]]> http://susangarrettdogagility.com/2011/07/to-peak-or-not-to-peak/feed/ 1 http://susangarrettdogagility.com/2011/07/an-evening-with-swagger/ http://susangarrettdogagility.com/2011/07/an-evening-with-swagger/#comments Mon, 11 Jul 2011 06:11:29 +0000 Susan http://susangarrettdogagility.com/?p=7165 Swagger Well judging from the name of this blog post it could either be about my puppy or about me strutting my stuff on a night on the town somewhere. The video will clarify anything the pictures don’t. This is all about my boy Swag. Mr. Swagger is growing up so nicely, I am absolutely [...]]]> http://susangarrettdogagility.com/2011/07/an-evening-with-swagger/feed/ 33 http://susangarrettdogagility.com/2011/04/what-is-ruff-love-really/ http://susangarrettdogagility.com/2011/04/what-is-ruff-love-really/#comments Mon, 18 Apr 2011 11:34:28 +0000 Susan http://susangarrettdogagility.com/?p=6680 So I have a very naughty 11 week old puppy. Below is the video evidence to prove it.  I thought this would be an ideal time to talk about my Ruff Love program. When Ruff Love was first released more than 10 years ago it received some pretty harsh criticism from many so called “gurus” [...]]]> http://susangarrettdogagility.com/2011/04/what-is-ruff-love-really/feed/ 102