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In this episode 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. Avoid training your dog to demand toppers; reduce portion size and watch body condition. In this episode of Off Leash and Unfiltered, Kati Peppe—owner of Diamond K9 Dog Training in Biddeford, Maine—types “My dog

In this episode 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

In this episode In this episode of Off Leash and Unfiltered, Kati Peppe—owner of Diamond K9 Dog Training in Biddeford, Maine—responds to a viral social post aimed at prong and e-collar users. Owner win: After one lesson and proper fit, an anxious dog held a sit as another dog passed—no more sled-dog harness pulling. In this episode of Off Leash and Unfiltered, Kati Peppe—owner of Diamond K9 Dog Training in Biddeford, Maine—responds to a viral social post aimed at prong

In this episode In this episode of Off Leash and Unfiltered, Kati Peppe—owner of Diamond K9 Dog Training in Biddeford, Maine—walks through a phone consult with a future two-Doberman household. Board & train isn’t a magic button; the prong collar gives leash communication, the e-collar gives off-leash reliability, and your follow-through is what makes it stick. In this episode of Off Leash and Unfiltered, Kati Peppe—owner of Diamond K9 Dog Training in Biddeford, Maine—walks through a phone consult with a

In this episode In this episode of Off Leash and Unfiltered, Kati Peppe—owner of Diamond K9 Dog Training in Biddeford, Maine—answers rapid-fire questions: how to fix “remote-smart” dogs (who behave only when they see the tool), what to do about meltdown-level arousal when you get home, whether littermate syndrome is real, how to handle resource guarding, and why letting a dog be “a little protective” is a recipe for trouble. In this episode of Off Leash and Unfiltered, Kati Peppe—owner

In this episode In this episode of Off Leash and Unfiltered, Kati Peppe—owner of Diamond K9 Dog Training in Biddeford, Maine—explains how to prep sitters and boarding plans so you don’t come home to chaos. Choose the right sitter: You need willingness to enforce boundaries, not trainer-level skills. In this episode of Off Leash and Unfiltered, Kati Peppe—owner of Diamond K9 Dog Training in Biddeford, Maine—explains how to prep sitters and boarding plans so you don’t come home to chaos.

In this episode In this episode of Off Leash and Unfiltered, Kati Peppe—owner of Diamond K9 Dog Training in Biddeford, Maine—walks through a real consult: a nervy, “submissive” young Golden who showed teeth and growled when corrected around a prized item. “Submissive” ≠ safe: Rolling over/peeing can signal defense; these dogs may be more likely to bite as they mature. In this episode of Off Leash and Unfiltered, Kati Peppe—owner of Diamond K9 Dog Training in Biddeford, Maine—walks through a

In this episode In this episode of Off Leash and Unfiltered, Kati Peppe—owner of Diamond K9 Dog Training in Biddeford, Maine—tackles dogs who are always “on”: pacing, window-barking, chewing, whining, or obsessing over toys. Kati shows how to pair a clear “No” with a meaningful consequence, use the crate to stop rehearsals when you’re away, and teach the underrated skill of simply being still with pressure–release leash work and duration commands like place and down. In this episode of Off

In this episode In this episode of Off Leash and Unfiltered, Kati Peppe—owner of Diamond K9 Dog Training in Biddeford, Maine—opens a browser, types “How do I get my dog to…,” and tackles the internet’s top autocomplete questions. Service dog reality: No legal certification needed; public access hinges on disability + trained task and a well-behaved dog. In this episode of Off Leash and Unfiltered, Kati Peppe—owner of Diamond K9 Dog Training in Biddeford, Maine—opens a browser, types “How do

In this episode In this episode of Off Leash and Unfiltered, Kati Peppe—owner of Diamond K9 Dog Training in Biddeford, Maine—cuts through puppy-raising anxiety. She explains why early management (gates, crates, leashes), clear marker training, and timely, fair corrections create a confident puppy and a calm household—without “ruining the bond.” You’ll learn what to prioritize in the first weeks, when to say “no,” and how to turn the walk into your best relationship-builder. In this episode of Off Leash and