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In this episode of Off Leash and Unfiltered, Kati Peppe—owner of Diamond K9 Dog Training in Biddeford, Maine—shares five concrete actions to stop the “maybe next week” cycle and make progress this week. From restricting freedom in problem contexts to learning prong-collar leash communication, introducing meaningful consequences, and ditching toxic training advice, Kati lays out a simple plan you can start today. Episode Highlights Restrict freedom where issues occur: Use crate, leash, or place so rehearsed problems can’t happen; freedom

In this episode of Off Leash and Unfiltered, Kati Peppe—owner of Diamond K9 Dog Training in Biddeford, Maine—breaks down what to do when a “great dog” suddenly bites. Spoiler: it rarely comes out of nowhere. Kati shows how to replace autonomy with structure (crate/place), add clear instruction and meaningful consequences, stop window barking and door charging, and set safer plans for guests and sitters so the behavior doesn’t repeat. Episode Highlights Minute-by-Minute Breakdown

In this episode of Off Leash and Unfiltered, Kati Peppe—owner of Diamond K9 Dog Training in Biddeford, Maine—answers the big questions about living with multiple dogs and bringing a new dog home. From when to add a second dog, to picking the right fit, to safe introductions, leadership, resource management, and walking two dogs calmly—Kati lays out a practical roadmap so your household stays peaceful and fun. Episode Highlights Minute-by-Minute Breakdown

In this episode of Off Leash and Unfiltered, Kati Peppe—owner of Diamond K9 Dog Training in Biddeford, Maine—breaks down the real risks and tradeoffs behind dog parks and daycares. From disease and injury to over-arousal, pack dynamics, and the erosion of training, Kati explains what actually gets patterned in these environments and when controlled play with known dogs is the better path. Episode Highlights Minute-by-Minute Breakdown

In this episode of Off Leash and Unfiltered, Kati Peppe—owner of Diamond K9 Dog Training in Biddeford, Maine—challenges the popular advice to “find the root cause” behind your dog’s behavior. Dogs learn by associations, not therapy sessions. Kati explains why focusing on clear instruction, fair accountability, and building new associations beats chasing backstories. From separation anxiety to resource guarding, she shows how reward builds behaviors and punishment (used thoughtfully) stops them—so you get durable, real-world change. Episode Highlights Minute-by-Minute Breakdown

In this Off Leash and Unfiltered Q&A, Kati Peppe—owner of Diamond K9 Dog Training in Biddeford, Maine—answers the questions she hears most: how long training really takes, why obedience alone won’t fix chaos, how to get attention around distractions, whether board & train is “necessary,” and how to stop problem behaviors that happen when you’re not home. The theme running through all of it: clear instruction first, then accountability so behaviors become non-negotiable in real life. Episode Highlights Minute-by-Minute Breakdown

In this episode of Off Leash And Unfiltered, Kati Peppe—owner of Diamond K9 Dog Training in Biddeford, Maine—unpacks why a dog can look rock-solid with you and “forget everything” around other people or in new places. She breaks down how dogs form associations (order of operations, cues, and markers), why generalization takes reps across contexts, and how discrimination makes dogs notice when rules don’t apply—like when a softhearted relative is in the room. A candid “cat-food caper” from Kati’s home

In this straight-talk episode, Kati Peppe says the biggest obstacle to a well-behaved dog isn’t the dog—it’s our own refusal to add structure. She walks through the two easiest fixes—heavy crate time and a leash-plus-prong routine—that instantly strip away a dog’s unwanted autonomy, create calm focus, and let owners actually enjoy social events again. Real-world stories of rogue dinner parties, contractor visits, and multi-dog fights prove that swapping guilt for clear boundaries rewires habits fast. Minute-by-Minute Breakdown

Kati Peppe welcomes the warm weather by tackling a common dilemma: “Should I bring the dog to the barbecue?” She explains why successful summer outings start with clear priorities—training first, social fun second—and why sometimes the best choice is leaving the pup crated at home. Listeners learn threshold drills, leash-manners hacks, and scripts for telling kids (and adults) “please don’t pet.” Minute-by-Minute Breakdown

In this myth-busting episode, Kati Peppe explains why all stress isn’t bad. She separates chronic, life-limiting anxiety from short, episodic stressors that actually build resilience. You’ll hear how purposeful exposure and clear, fair corrections turn “glass” dogs into confident partners—and why shielding a dog from every discomfort can lock them into lifelong fear. Minute-by-Minute Breakdown