The Rhythm Of Dog Training And How To End A Session #119

Have you ever wondered how to end a dog training session so that your dog knows it’s over? We’re looking at the rhythm of training and how a session’s beginning, middle, and end can bring your dog success. Having a clear finish to training time will help you avoid giving your dog a time out and help your dog understand what’s “dog time” and what is not.

In the episode you'll hear:
• How training always starts with a plan.
• Why a session begins with engagement.
• The structure of a training session and what to include.
• About keeping flow in your training time.
• Why I practice without my dog for new skills.
• How long a training session should be for your dog.
• About listening to your dog’s feedback.
• How to end a session and the rhythm that helps your dog.
• Why we don’t want our dogs initiating the training.
• The reason to change locations, even in a small space.
• About the importance of what happens outside of training.

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[bruno]

Man... so many things to learn. Dog training is soooo hard

[squirrellrabbits]

Very useful! My whole struggle with my now 7 mo old BC has been about the rhythm of living together. He definitely thinks I am his driver! Would love a podcast on the rhythm of life with your high drive dog.

[haventli]

Like Sue mentioned, we use both "all done" and "last one" with our activities. When I say all done there is usually a little celebration (face licks for the humans and petting for the dogs) before the dogs run off and get water or find their favorite place to relax. It was a relief to hear Susan say this was okay. Whew!

[Kat-and-dogs]

I’m assuming when you talk about rhythm here it’s akin to routine? In any case would definitely love to hear more about it in your new episode.

I have always used a phrase “that’s it” after training and headed to potty or crate as a puppy. Now he’s older, I have hardly moved to different environment after training even though I ended with “that’s it” and plonk right down on my seat. No wonder he’s like “what the heck..” This podcast is an awakening moment 🤯…. I’d be sure not to leave him hanging again. Thanks, Susan!

[keechpeach]

Just what I needed to know. Thank you! I do say All done, and we walk back into the house, so I guess I was doing it right without knowing i was!

[piggluttagility]

I do this with my guys after watching a video from Kamal Fernandez. We have “ready” to start and “that’ll do” to finish.

[laurenbuchanan]

Yes please extend on the rhythm of life with dogs 😃

[sophiesmith]

Yes, video on setting a rhythm might be helpful. Work life had a rhytm, but now that I am always home, it has changed a bit, and some evenings my dog wants to revert back to old times.

[tricialebanno]

I would love a follow up to this if it hasn't been done already.

[suziedennis]

This is so my dog. From the beginning, I wanted an awesome behaved dog (got her at 7wks). Early, daily training of bonding play, along with sit, lie down, come, leash training, leave it, and get down—-changed to “off”. I still have a hyper-active, independent thinking Great Pyrenees/black lab that cannot listen when we have visitors. I have hired a professional trainer (not extremely involved, comes to my home, $2000 for 8 lesson). She is now 10 months, 85# and I’m struggling. I swear, I need step by step, so not to overwhelm me, and not too long, because (I swear) she suffers from ADHD. 10 minutes training max.

[annettefry]

Wow, this podcast is so helpful in setting up my training sessions. Thank you so much Susan and staff.

[kitizz]

Would love to hear about your thoughts on the rhythm of life with dog(s)!

[winklepaws]

Awesome podcast! The what happens in the next 24 hours reinforces or erodes...I needed to hear that. Working my brilliant bc I am often challenged by what she integrates from her learning into daily life. Thank you.

[juliecox]

Susan, thank you, this makes things so much clearer. I am one with an 3 year old dog that came into Recallers, and I see that I was not ending the training sessions right and leaving my dog hanging.

[carol-lynnhartridge]

Super useful guidance, love these podcasts!

[lisaoutinen]

My dog that is 1/2 Aussie and 1/4 border would train all day and all night. Ok he does like his cookies.

[juliecox]

I Would also love a podcast about your take on the rhythm of life with dogs

[azogal]

Beaking down the structure of a training session was useful, thank you. I would be interested in more discussion about daily rythm. We are 6 months at home and 6 months travelling in an RV. I try to keep basic daily event "structure" (outside, food, training, walks, play) as similar as I can for my 11.5 yo dog as well as incorporating all the new experiences available to us. Would appreciate more ideas and comments about daily rythms. Thanks! 🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪

[suecrimmins]

We tell our dogs, all done, or if we are playing fetch we say, last one, and they key in on that. Otherwise they would have us playing or training all day long. If you have a high drive dog, or a field dog a working dog, they might be able to “work” 3-4 hours straight before a nap. My 5yo female Toller would work till she drops, but it is our job to give them structure. Morning time. Then humans work. Afternoon time is long walk or a few training sessions then rest and meal time then some more play time after their last meal. They always have a crate available and use it for napping during down time.

[UnfortunateMetalBand]

Do you have an episode for agility warm up exercises?