Training My New Puppy, What He Knows So Far: Susan Garrett's Plan And Puppy Schedule

My puppy, Prophet, turned four months old this week! At this point, Prophet knows nothing. What!? Now, my definition of ‘know’ is different. Although he doesn’t “know” much, Prophet recognizes many behaviors and several markers, and that’s the start of true understanding. I’m sharing exactly what my daily routine and puppy-training plan looks like and my top priorities for raising a confident, joyful dog.

🐾 Key Puppy Training Points:
00:00 Raising a puppy using positive reinforcement.
00:25 Definition of a dog knowing a behavior.
01:12 A puppy recognizing cues vs. knowing cues.
01:40 If your dog knew it, he would do it.
02:07 Top priorities when raising a puppy.
02:55 Teach a dog or puppy to want what you want.
03:24 Name recognition.
03:40 Recall and retrieve.
03:50 Reinforcement Zone.
04:28 Cooperative care.
04:43 Socialization, Habituation, Generalization.
05:05 Turning distractions into white noise.
05:32 Goal is environmental neutrality for puppy.
06:05 Day in the life of Susan Garrett and Prophet the Puppy.
09:52 Two reasons to not walk puppies often.
13:14 Create a successful puppy training environment.
17:07 Conditioning, shaping and target training for puppies.
18:20 Verbal override training for puppies.
19:25 Always take a puppy to relieve themselves on leash.

Resources:
1. Podcast Episode 24: Help for Dogs who Chase Chipmunks, Bicycles, and Neighbor’s Cats (Distraction Intensity Index) #24 -    • Distraction Intensity Index: Help For...  
2. YouTube Playlist: Puppy Essentials with Susan Garrett Dog Training -    • Puppy Essentials with Susan Garrett D...  
3. Podcast Episode 90: Premack, Dog Training and Transfer of Value -    • Premack, Dog Training and Transfer of...  
4. YouTube Playlist: Dog Agility Training and Dog Sport Tips with Susan Garrett -    • Dog Agility Training and Dog Sports T...  
5. Podcast Episode 13: Naming Your Puppy or Dog -    • Naming Your Puppy or Dog #13  
6. Podcast Episode 147: Teach Your Dog To Listen Off Leash And Far Away -    • Teach Your Dog To Listen Off Leash An...  
7. YouTube Video: Understanding Your Dog's Reinforcement Zone (RZ) with Susan Garrett -    • Understanding Your Dog's Reinforcemen...  
8. Podcast Episode 180: Taking Your Puppy To A Café Or Restaurant: Socialization Success -    • Taking Your Puppy To A Café Or Restau...  
9. YouTube Playlist: Cooperative Care and Consent in Dog Training with Susan Garrett -    • Cooperative Care and Consent in Dog T...  
10. Podcast Episode 107: Pedicure Please: 3 Steps To Dog Nail Trimming Or Grooming Success At Home! -    • Pedicure Please: 3 Steps To Dog Nail ...  
11. Podcast Episode 184: Proofing Vs Generalizing In Dog Training To Grow Skills And Confidence -    • Proofing Vs Generalizing In Dog Train...  
12. Podcast Episode 242: Help! Why Won’t My Dog Pay Attention? (Secrets Of Focus) -    • Help! Why Won't My Dog Pay Attention?...  
13. YouTube Playlist: Crate Games and Crate Training for Puppies and Dogs with Susan Garrett -    • Crate Games and Crate Training for Pu...  
14. Podcast Episode 48: Potty Train Your Puppy in a Week (Easy 3 Step Process) -    • Potty Train Your Puppy in a Week (Eas...  
15. Podcast Episode 166: Puppy Freedom: How Much Is Too Much? -    • Puppy Freedom: How Much Is Too Much? ...  
16. YouTube Video: DIY Puppy Bombs: Easy & Affordable Enrichment Toy for Puppies -    • DIY Puppy Bombs: Easy & Affordable En...  
17. Podcast Episode 239: Barking Dogs! How To Help Your Dog Be Quiet And Stop Annoying Barking -    • Barking Dogs! How To Help Your Dog Be...  
18. Nina Ottosson Food Puzzles - https://www.nina-ottosson.com/product...
19. YouTube Playlist: Dog Training Games with Susan Garrett -    • Dog Training Games with Susan Garrett  
20. Podcast Episode 87: Canine Fitness: Why ALL Dogs Need It And 3 Easy Exercises To Start -    • Canine Fitness: Why ALL Dogs Need It ...  
21. YouTube Playlist: Target Training for Dog with Susan Garrett -    • Target Training for Dogs with Susan G...  
22. YouTube Playlist: Sit, Down, Stand, Stay! Dog Training Duration Behaviors with Susan Garrett -    • Sit, Down, Stand, Stay! Dog Training ...  
23. Podcast Episode 151: How Location Specific Reinforcement Markers Will Improve Your Dog Training! -    • How Location Specific Reinforcement M...  
24. YouTube Playlist: Loose Leash Walking with Susan Garrett -    • Loose Leash Walking with Susan Garrett  
*25. Squeeze Tubes - https://geni.us/squeeze-tubes
*26. Toppl Dog Toy - https://geni.us/toppl
27. Podcast Episode 181: Training Multiple Dogs To Wait Turns And Relax -    • Training Multiple Dogs To Wait Turns ...  
28. Podcast Episode 6: The Art of Manipulation -    • The Art of Manipulation #6  
29. Podcast Episode 171: Dog Training With Layered Shaping: Why Classical Conditioning Must Come First -    • Dog Training With Layered Shaping: Wh...  
*30. Silicone Textured Coaster Targets - https://geni.us/silicone-coasters
31. 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...  

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