In this episode of Off Leash and Unfiltered, Kati Peppe—owner of Diamond K9 Dog Training in Biddeford, Maine—dives into the “trade game” most owners play when a dog won’t give up an item. She explains why bribing with food reinforces the very behavior you’re trying to stop, when to correct directly (for never-allowed behaviors), and how to teach a clean, accountable out so your dog drops and moves off resources on command. Episode Highlights Minute-by-Minute Breakdown Episode transcript Read the

In this episode of Off Leash and Unfiltered, Kati Peppe—owner of Diamond K9 Dog Training in Biddeford, Maine—explains why most behavior problems don’t appear out of nowhere. Owners often pin issues on a single event (a dog attack, a bad interaction, even past training), but the patterns usually developed long before. Kati shows how to spot early tells, avoid reinforcing the wrong sequence with well-meaning treats, and take practical steps that prevent “little things” from becoming big problems. Episode Highlights

In this episode of Off Leash and Unfiltered, Kati Peppe—owner of Diamond K9 Dog Training in Biddeford, Maine—reframes the classic request for a “refresher.” Dogs don’t usually “forget” training; they renegotiate rules when accountability fades. Kati breaks down why effectiveness beats endless “consistency,” how to prevent slide-backs by keeping tools in play, and why the real fix is owners returning to clear rules, boundaries, and meaningful follow-through. Episode Highlights Minute-by-Minute Breakdown Episode transcript Read the full conversation below. Scroll through

In this Off Leash and Unfiltered Q&A, Kati Peppe—owner of Diamond K9 Dog Training in Biddeford, Maine—answers five common obedience headaches: dogs that lie down when told to sit, whether you should give “second chances,” what to do when your dog melts down for a favorite guest, why she prefers not to command a sit at doors, and how to handle dogs that put themselves on place and then seem “stuck.” Clear theme: sequence and consistency matter, corrections must be

In this episode of Off Leash and Unfiltered, Kati Peppe—owner of Diamond K9 Dog Training in Biddeford, Maine—spells out why many owners (and even trainers) fail when trying to stop problem behaviors. She covers the correct sequence—mark with “No” and then deliver a meaningful consequence—the biggest mistakes that sabotage results (simultaneous “no”+correction, not following through, weak corrections), and why consistency matters more than timing perfection. Episode Highlights Minute-by-Minute Breakdown Episode transcript Read the full conversation below. Scroll through the transcript

In this Off Leash and Unfiltered consult, Kati Peppe—owner of Diamond K9 Dog Training in Biddeford, Maine—talks through a common modern dilemma: a small, adored ESA dachshund that barks when left alone, fights nail trims, sleeps in bed, and ignores commands around distractions—yet is slated to live in a college dorm. Kati explains why ESAs aren’t service dogs, why the “all-softness” relationship backfires, and how structure (crate/place/leash), clear teaching, and real accountability can stabilize the dog if the whole family—especially

In this bonus episode of Off Leash and Unfiltered, Kati Peppe—owner of Diamond K9 Dog Training in Biddeford, Maine—shares the single habit that flips a dog from chaotic to calm: clear, consistent leash communication. She covers threshold manners at crates and doors, why a properly fitted prong collar makes guidance possible, how to deliver crisp leash pops (with slack!) instead of constant pressure, and why fewer words (“No,” “Good,” “Let’s go”) speed results. The goal is an automatic, polite default—without

In this episode of Off Leash and Unfiltered, Kati Peppe—owner of Diamond K9 Dog Training in Biddeford, Maine—lays out the five core ways she uses the e-collar: as a low-level communication tool, to secure compliance around distractions, to add real accountability to finished obedience, to stop unwanted behaviors fast, and to lower arousal/interrupt fixation so dogs can relax and learn. She also explains how timing, level, and clear markers (“No”) make all the difference. Episode Highlights (Top 5 Uses) Minute-by-Minute

In this episode of Off Leash and Unfiltered, Kati Peppe—owner of Diamond K9 Dog Training in Biddeford, Maine—types “My dog won’t…” into the browser and breaks down the internet’s most-asked worries: won’t eat, won’t drink, won’t poop, and won’t let me cut nails. What’s normal, when to worry, and the practical steps that actually work—without getting trapped in online noise. Episode Highlights Minute-by-Minute Breakdown Episode transcript Read the full conversation below. Scroll through the transcript to follow along. 00:00 —

In this Off Leash and Unfiltered consult, Kati Peppe—owner of Diamond K9 Dog Training in Biddeford, Maine—talks with a heartbroken owner whose young Icelandic Sheepdog is barking nonstop, chewing furniture, jumping and nipping at grandkids, slipping collars on walks, and fighting the crate. Kati unpacks the working-breed mismatch, explains why “exercise” isn’t the fix, and lays out a realistic path: structure (crate/place/leash), clear teaching, and meaningful consequences—plus when board & train makes sense, and how to weigh rehoming in extreme