Building An Easier Life With Your Dog-Less Management And More Enjoyment
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In this episode, Kati Peppe breaks down the critical difference between teaching a cue and changing behavior. She explains why even the snappiest “sit” fails when a reactive dog meets a squirrel, and she walks listeners through her two-step formula: (1) teach the skill with rewards, then (2) add a meaningful consequence for blowing it off. Expect real-world examples—door dashes, food-bowl frenzy, sock chewing—and practical leash-and-e-collar tips that rewire a dog’s default from “act first” to “wait for permission.”
- Obedience ≠ behavior. A solid “place” cue can’t erase door reactivity unless the rush itself gets corrected.
- Consequences create reliability. Rewards motivate can, but a fair correction makes must.
- Let the dog decide—then grade it. Loose leash, no prompts; correct the wrong choice, praise the right one.
- Small moments matter. Catching tiny fixations (door cracks, food bowls) prevents big blow-ups later.
- Mindset over micromanaging. Train a default “pause and check in,” so you’re not barking commands all day.
Minute-by-Minute Breakdown
- 00:31 – Why good info is hard to find (the “punishment taboo”).
- 03:44 – Obedience foundations vs. adding accountability.
- 07:30 – The “crushed spirit” myth debunked.
- 11:52 – When commands fail: rushing doors, lunging at dogs.
- 15:42 – Environmental triggers: doorways, crates, car exits.
- 17:38 – Food-bowl example: teaching impulse control without “sit-stay.”
- 22:15 – Board-and-train advantage: constant real-time feedback.
- 24:23 – Wiring “trigger → wait” instead of “trigger → act.”
- 27:44 – Final recap: correct the unwanted, then layer cues.