Redefining Expertise In Dog Training And What Counts More Than Years Of Experience

What's better than 30 years of dog training experience? It’s NOT 31! I’m covering why the duration someone spends training dogs does not create expertise, going against the commonly held belief that longevity in a profession guarantees proficiency. Now, 30 years of growing skills and being open to new ideas can create mastery, but living the same year 30 times does the opposite. Get all the critical tips to maximize the next year of your dog training experience and success.

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🐾Key Growth-Mindset Points:

00:00 Embracing Growth-Mindset in Dog Training with Susan Garrett.
00:24 We put too much faith in trainers based on years of experience.
00:44 Challenge: Does Experience = Expertise?
01:01 The risk of stagnation in experienced professionals.
02:18 What “Peak” author Anders Ericsson says about growth.
03:38 Guest speakers in our ICP mastermind group.
04:14 What growth-minded experience really means.
04:30 Reinforce good responses by learning what our dog’s intentions are.T.E.M.P. (Tail, Eyes/Ears, Mouth, Posture) #4 -    • T.E.M.P. (Tail, Eyes/Ears, Mouth, Pos...  
06:20 Tip 1 Step outside your comfort zone - embrace the awkward!
07:07 Tip 2 Be curious - try a different approach.
07:15 Tip 3 Be present - your dog's feedback is key!
08:57 Tip 4 Work from a plan - success needs a roadmap.
09:54 Tip 5 and 6 Video and review your training and take notes.
10:38 Tip 7 Recognize your perfection - you're on a brilliant journey!
11:20 Be deliberate and purposeful in your training.


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Resources:
*1. Peak: Secrets from the New Science of Expertise by Anders Ericsson - https://geni.us/peak_book
2. Podcast Episode 195: Making Your Mind Your Most Powerful Dog Training Tool -    • Making Your Mind Your Most Powerful D...  
3. Inner Circle People (IC Peeps) - https://dogsthat.com/icp/
4. Mary Hunter Dog Trainingology - https://www.dogtrainingology.com/
5. Article: What is PORTL? - https://behaviorexplorer.com/articles...
6. GRITTY K9 – Tobias Gustavsson and Boki Damis - https://tobiasgustavsson.com/
7. Nadine Hehli and Simone Fasel: Leben mit Huden - https://www.lebenmithunden.eu/
8. YouTube Playlist: Cooperative Care and Consent in Dog Training with Susan Garrett -    • Cooperative Care and Consent in Dog T...  
9. Podcast Episode 207: Rescue Dog Behavior: Training Rehomed Dogs Chat With Nadine Hehli and Simone Fasel -    • Rescue Dog Behavior: Training Rehomed...  
10. YouTube Playlist: Puppy Essentials with Susan Garrett Dog Training -    • Puppy Essentials with Susan Garrett D...  
11. Podcast Episode 205: The Hidden World Of Reinforcement For Dogs And Why You Need To Know -    • The Hidden World Of Reinforcement For...  
12. Podcast Episode 4: T.E.M.P. (Tail, Eyes/Ears, Mouth, Posture) -    • T.E.M.P. (Tail, Eyes/Ears, Mouth, Pos...  
13. Podcast Episode 131: How Would Susan Garrett Plan Your Dog Training Sessions? -    • Creating Your Dog Training Plan: Susa...  
14. YouTube Video: Dog Training Mechanics Feedback from Tater, This!, Momentum and Swagger (Learning from Failure) -    • Dog Training Mechanics Feedback from ...  
15. YouTube Playlist: Planning Your Dog Training with Susan Garrett -    • Planning Your Dog Training with Susan...  
16. Podcast Episode 133: Become Your Own Dog Training Coach With This Video Strategy -    • Become Your Own Dog Training Coach Wi...  
17. Podcast Episode 71: Pro Dog Trainer’s Secret to Help Your Naughty Dog -    • Pro Dog Trainer’s Secret to Help Your...  
18. Podcast Episode 157: Dog Body Language: Understanding Canine Communication Signals And Emotions -    • Dog Body Language: Understanding Cani...  

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