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.
Does Your Dog Know You’re A Softy? 5 Steps To Finding Your More Assertive Side.
In this episode That's not always true..but a fair percentage of people struggle with properly disciplining their dog, and this often results in dogs being unruly, needy, anxious, not listening, or demanding, even to the point of aggression. It's no fun to have a dog that doesn't respect you. There’s one in every family! That’s not always true..but a fair percentage of people struggle with properly disciplining their dog, and this often results in dogs being unruly, needy, anxious, not
Stop Your Dog From Jumping—Today
In this episode I know owners are trying "everything" and spending months or even years managing their dog (or worse yet paying trainers who don't know how to stop it or won't be honest about how to stop it) when we could stop this behavior in a few minutes. Dogs jump. Why? Why, why, why? It’s sooo frustrating, right? It might be the most common complaint we hear. Ironically it is also one of the easiest behaviors to stop. I
Prevention Series: Dog Reactivity
In this episode This is probably the number one issue we see with the dogs that come to us for training. Some dogs get mildly excited by other dogs while some are extremely over stimulated and some look like Cujo at the end of the leash, and we strongly suspect they may kill another dog if they were able to get to it. This is probably the number one issue we see with the dogs that come to us for
Kati & Joyce On The Weird, Gross, And Funny Things Dogs Do
In this episode We see different dogs everyday, and so we have witnessed a lot, but it seems like every day we still continue to encounter new and strange behaviors. I often get questions that start with "why does my dog.." And who knows! Visit our social media for free training videos and to connect with us! We see different dogs everyday, and so we have witnessed a lot, but it seems like every day we still continue to encounter
Q&A—How Do I Get My Dog To Chill? Cars, Vets, Groomers, And Bones.
In this episode So many dog owners struggle with dogs that don't do well at the vet's office or at the groomer's. But these tips can get you on the way to building something new with your dog and helping them (and you) be calmer and more confident. Whether it is just jumping up and not listening or it's reactivity or it's fearfulness. So many dog owners struggle with dogs that don’t do well at the vet’s office or at
Prevention Series: Separation Anxiety
In this episode What can you do to help avoid creating a needy, anxious dog? This episode covers the most impactful ways you can alter your routine, your environment, and your relationship to help your dog become the most stable and balanced version of themselves. Visit our social media for free training videos and to connect with us! What can you do to help avoid creating a needy, anxious dog? This episode covers the most impactful ways you can alter
5 Myths About Dogs That Drive Me Nuts And Waste Your Energy
In this episode This is because they are missing the thing that actually matters the most, which is YOU get to decide what the rules and boundaries are with your dog. Most sources will tell you to never correct your dog or address their bad behavior in a way that will actually work, but yet they will tell you to enforce all kinds of nonsensical arbitrary rules that will make life a drag in order to become "dominant". Everybody has
The Prevention Series: Resource Guarding
In this episode People often think of their dog as either aggressive or not aggressive as if they can only be one or the other, but any dog can exhibit aggressive behaviors, even if they never have before. Visit our social media for free training videos and to connect with us! Dogs guard resources. This is a normal behavior. People often think of their dog as either aggressive or not aggressive as if they can only be one or the
Why Your Dog “Can’t Recall” How To Recall
In this episode Coming back when called is one of the most important things you can teach your dog. But even people with a well trained dog can find themselves in a situation where their dog suddenly starts blowing off their recall. Visit our social media for free training videos and to connect with us! Coming back when called is one of the most important things you can teach your dog. It could save their life! But even people with
Consultation Files: Reactive Dog? Just Draw The Curtains
In this episode Purely positive training cannot eliminate reactivity in most cases. And your dog isn't eligible for them because they are too reactive…so there's that. Often times reactivity and aggression are even covered up so that the dog can be adopted out easier. Purely positive training cannot eliminate reactivity in most cases. Rescues usually can’t either because they usually only offer purely positive services. And your dog isn’t eligible for them because they are too reactive…so there’s that. Often
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