Real conversations about dog training, behavior, relationships, and what it takes to create lasting change.
Off Leash & Unfiltered is the dog training podcast from Kati Peppe, owner and head trainer of Diamond K9 Dog Training in Biddeford, Maine.
Kati takes a practical look at the questions dog owners actually struggle with: reactivity, anxiety, aggression, obedience, boundaries, e-collar training, puppy raising, problem behaviors, and the often-overlooked relationship between a dog and its owner.
There is no single technique that explains every dog or every behavior. The podcast explores the reasoning behind training decisions, why certain approaches work for some dogs and situations but not others, and how clearer communication and consistent expectations can help dogs succeed in the real world.
Whether you’re working through a difficult behavior, raising a new puppy, or simply want a better understanding of how dogs learn, Off Leash & Unfiltered offers practical advice drawn from Kati’s experience training dogs and coaching their owners.
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Browse the latest episodes below for discussions, Q&As, training advice, and deeper dives into common dog behavior and training challenges.
One Of The Biggest Fallacies In Dog Training—Extinction
In this episode Kati Peppe takes on a piece of dog-training advice you’ve likely seen everywhere — “extinction,” or simply withholding...
How To Unleash The Worst Version Of Your Dog
In this episode Kati explains how well-meaning owners can accidentally produce the worst version of their dog.
Implement These 5 Principles And Have A Relationship With Your Dog That Everyone Is Jealous Of
In this episode Kati walks through five practical principles that create clarity, respect, and real connection with your dog — not just obedience for...
This E-collar Training Is Too Intense For My Dog
Plenty of owners tell Kati their dog is “too sensitive” for e‑collar work — or that tools and negative consequences are only for stubborn or...
Do You Use Enough Contrast When Training Your Dog?
In this episode Kati digs into a simple but powerful idea: contrast.
Dog Training Dirty Words: Force, Punishment, Tools, And Suppression
In this unscripted, salty episode of Off Leash and Unfiltered, Kati Peppe rips into four training terms she says have been hijacked by moralizing...
How Should I Handle Off-Leash Dogs?
Heads up: this episode was recorded on the go, so the audio can be a little noisy — but the content is worth it.
After A Dog Training Program—Are All These Go Home Protocols Really That Important?
In this episode Kati Peppe explains why the post-program “go home” protocols we hand clients aren’t arbitrary rules—they’re insurance.
Taking Control Of Your Dog’s Safety
Kati opens this episode fresh off a recharge in the North Woods and quickly gets into a topic that’s been on her mind: keeping our dogs safe by...
How To Fix (And Not To Fix) Your Dog’s Destructive Behavior
In this episode Kati zeroes in on destructive chewing — why it happens, why a lot of popular advice misses the mark, and what actually moves the needle.
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Diamond K9 offers private training, behavior modification, board-and-train programs, puppy training, and other options for dog owners in Biddeford and throughout Southern Maine.