Show Notes:
(00:00:00) Discover the art of shaping in dog training and how it can transform your pet's behavior and your relationship with them.
(00:02:15) Learn about Sarah Rodriguez's unique approach to training shelter animals and her Homeschooled Hound venture to connect pets and owners.
(00:05:30) Find out how shaping can prevent dogs from "mugging the treat bag" and encourage polite behavior instead.
(00:08:45) Hear about the versatility of shaping and how it can be used to train not just dogs but other animals like birds.
(00:12:10) Discover the game-like nature of shaping and how it keeps the dog and trainer engaged and interested.
(00:19:40) Learn how shaping can be used for cooperative care, turning dreaded tasks like eye drops into a fun game for your pet.
(00:24:25) Get inspired by how shaping can transform a dog's aversion to play into a joyful fetch game.
(00:28:50) Explore the role of the trainer in shaping and how it hones their timing and creative thinking skills.
(00:32:35) Debunk the myth that shaping is only for advanced trainers and discover how anyone can start shaping with their dog today.
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https://youtu.be/26ZxFnlSwCM?si=tpimN9lVQtYfMU_2
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