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.
The Use Of Obedience, Behavior Mod, And State Of Mind Work With Your Dog
In this episode This might be as simple as teaching sit or it might be using sit as a way to help your dog overcome fear or it might be as in depth as using e-collar skills to help your dog avert their gaze from a trigger that makes them uncomfortable. I love this episode, guys. I’m talking about all the amazing things you can do for you and your dog through training. This might be as simple as teaching
Only One End Of The Leash Can Have Control
In this episode Your dog will absolutely take control if you aren't in control and you can only accomplish that if you physically communicate and enforce standards. If you have an intensely excitable dog you may need to work harder and communicate more. If you have a softer or calmer dog, it may be less. Sometimes we tend to treat certain moments like they are unimportant because they are brief in nature (like walking to the car) but the fact
The Biggest Factor In Success With Your Dog
In this episode Visit our website where you can purchase our online course for only $99 and get started with e-collar training today! You can also sign up for training with Kati and Joyce, visit our shop for our branded merchandise and purchase e-collar Technologies collars. Visit our social media for free training videos and to connect with us! Send us Fan Mail Love the show? Sign up to access our new exciting Xtra content! This content is unique and
Our Favorite E-collar Question: What Level?
In this episode Every dog is unique, and genetics play a major role in what dogs perceive and how they respond. Visit our website where you can purchase our online course for only $99 and get started with e-collar training today! You can also sign up for training with Kati and Joyce, visit our shop for our branded merchandise and purchase e-collar Technologies collars. Send us Fan Mail Okay. This is the most common question, at least after “when can
The “Not To Do” List- 5 Common Strategies You Can Do Without
In this episode 5-Tethering your puppy or dog to you all day Dogs that "love" each other may very well enjoy the company of another dog one minute and be willing to fight to the death the next. Visit our website where you can purchase our online course for only $99 and get started with e-collar training today! Send us Fan Mail Here is a list of 5 rather random things that I hear people say they are doing VERY
It’s Not Because ‘He’s A Puppy’ (Also, Puppies Aren’t Glass)
In this episode One thing I hear over and over again is people justifying behavior as "puppy" behavior. And although there might be some truth to that in a way, the dangerous part of that is attached to that statement, logically, would be that once the puppy isn't a puppy anymore the behavior goes away naturally. Send us Fan Mail Puppies! We’ve been talking about them a lot lately. One thing I hear over and over again is people justifying
Using Food For Obedience vs Behavior Modification In Dog Training
In this episode But food can really be your friend when it comes to increasing behaviors, so we highly recommend using a food item that motivates your dog during obedience lessons. I would argue that the majority of aggressive and reactive behavior is largely the product of a dog's genetics combined with positive reinforcement. Send us Fan Mail Food! Most dogs love it. But some dogs couldn’t care less about it. Some dogs are too reactive or too nervous to
Punishing The Growl
In this episode Allowing your dog to do such things will generally just continue to strengthen the intensity and frequency of the behavior, often resulting in eventual escalation. Most of the time dogs are growling at dogs or noises or strangers, but if your dog is growling at you, you need to build something new, my friend. Send us Fan Mail I hear it all—the—time! You should never punish a growl because that’s how dogs communicate they are uncomfortable. This
Joyce’s Journey With Her Two Dogs And What Our Clients Usually Need Help With On Their Journey
In this episode I'm talking with Joyce today about her journey through training her own dogs. This might be learning not to manage the leash or things like seeing your dog looking stressed in some situations. Visit our website where you can purchase our online course for only $99 and get started with e-collar training today! Send us Fan Mail Everybody wants results, naturally. Does this training really get results? I’m talking with Joyce today about her journey through training
Go Home Day With Your Dog
In this episode Today we are breaking down exactly what we recommend you do when your dog goes home after a board and train. And even if you're not doing a board and train—this is a fantastic way to really understand what I mean by "structure", and you will likely see opportunities that might benefit you at home with your own dog while you are working on trying to cultivate change and build something new. Send us Fan Mail Today
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