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episode 57: Why Balance Breaks Fast Track Your Dog Training #57
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There is one thing that I do intentionally in my dog training that makes all the difference in the world to the joy and success that my dogs and I have together. That one thing is using Balance Breaks. I’m sharing exactly what a Balance Break is, why it’s essential, and the mechanics of how I do it. Let me know when you try it!.
In the episode you'll hear:
• My 5 steps to an amazing dog training experience.
• About the power of D.A.S.H. (Desire, Accuracy, Speed, Habitat).
• Why training your dog is like starting a motorcycle.
• How dog training is better is slices.
• Why to make a joy sandwich for you and your dog.
• All about Balance Breaks and how to use them.
• The importance of your dog’s physiology.
• How to think about your training as being on stage.
• Why breaks for transitions keep your dog training flowing.
• The guidelines for using Balance Breaks successfully.
Resources:
• Blog Post: The Secret Sauce For Enthusiasm … Balance Breaks!-https://susangarrettdogagility.com/2019/01/the-secret-sauce-for-enthusiasm-balance-breaks/
• Podcast Episode 6: The Art of Manipulation-https://dogsthat.com/podcast/6/
• Blog Post: Planning for a Successful Shaping Session with Your Dog-https://susangarrettdogagility.com/2019/09/plan-a-successful-shaping-session-with-your-dog/
• Blog Post: Got D.A.S.H. (Desire, Accuracy, Speed and Habitat)?-https://susangarrettdogagility.com/2017/01/dash/
• Podcast Episode 35: Pro Dog Training Tip to Improve Your Dog’s Focus-https://dogsthat.com/podcast/35/
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