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.
Consultation Files: I’m Covered In Bruises Because My “Rescue” Dog Thinks I’m The Prey
In this episode If you adopt a dog from a shelter you don't know for sure what you are going to get. 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 If you adopt a dog from a shelter you don’t know
How To Transition Dog Training From Lessons To Real Life
In this episode A lot of folks get stuck in training "lessons" with their dog and they never graduate to just having a trained dog that can do the stuff in real life. Structure helps you control the dog and the environment (at least to an extent) while the training is happening. Send us Fan Mail A lot of folks get stuck in training “lessons” with their dog and they never graduate to just having a trained dog that can
Fear Is A Powerful Motivator (For You! Not Just Your Dog)
In this episode That's why people are better at building behaviors (which is much more difficult) than stopping behaviors (which is SIMPLE). Why is it everyone I meet needs help with stopping behaviors when that is the EASY part of training? 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 Dogs don’t live that long. How many years do you want to struggle or have
3 Simple Exercises You Need To Do With Your Dog
In this episode It's about teaching your dog how to slow down, how to process, how to prioritize you, how to resist impulses, even if those impulses are out of fear, nervousness, anxiety, or extreme over stimulation. This is with an aggressive dog, hence we are threading the leash through the top of the crate. Send us Fan Mail These are things we do with client dogs right off the bat. Sometimes we forget that it’s not just about teaching
There’s Always A Problem When My Dog Is Around Other Dogs
In this episode No level of training will ever fix the OTHER dogs and it will probably never change your dog's personality where he loves being harassed by other dogs. That might mean fewer get togethers where your dog is able to be included because everyone being on board with controlling their dog's behavior is the only way it works! Send us Fan Mail So common! Dogs are all individuals! But also, as a culture we seem to think that
You Can’t Teach Your Dog Things That Aren’t True
In this episode And the answer is simple for most dog owners, especially since they aren't dog trainers—you can take it off when you don't want your dog to listen. Can you teach your dog to listen and behave all the time regardless of whether or not the e-collar is on? “When can we take off the e-collar?” This is our favorite question. NOT! It is actually a very good question. And the answer is simple for most dog owners,
Are You Waiting Until Your Dog Crashes And Burns?
In this episode This might be as simple as jumping on someone or running through a door, or it might be as serious as severe reactivity and aggression. Don't correct your dog for reacting to the dog, but correct your dog for staring, for his ears going up, for him telling you he's too excited about that dog. I see it all the time. People are trying. The dog owners I meet are often trying very hard and are very
In Dog Training The Process Should Be Dictated By The Results, Not The Other Way Around
In this episode In dog training today there is an immensely flawed philosophy that is fiercely promulgated by dog trainers and even "professional organizations" that are looked up to by the average pet owner, and many professionals in the field, today. The loudest critics of effective training in the dog training industry are the most deluded, often totally discounting genetics as well as the outcome of the training. It is hard to argue that the process used should not be
How To Punish Bad Puppy Behavior (Dogs Under 6 mos)
In this episode Punishing a dog's behavior is already a controversial topic. But what is even more controversial, and shrouded in mystery because nobody wants to talk about it, is punishing a puppy's bad behaviors. We typically use a bonker, a leash pop, or a poke in the side, or for biting I will squeeze puppy's lips around their own teeth until it is uncomfortable for them. Punishing a dog’s behavior is already a controversial topic. Not that it should
7 Counterintuitive Things You Can Do That Will Give Your Dog Training A Major Facelift
In this episode While many of the basic principles are shared, we tend to use language in a way that our dogs don't really understand and we also humanize them, applying what we THINK or what we FEEL as though it's the same for our dogs. I am giving very specific examples of things that can really help propel your dog training into the next level and get traction where you never could before. So many of the things that
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