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In this episode In this episode of Off Leash and Unfiltered, Kati Peppe dives deep into the common pitfalls that lead to the worst behaviors in dogs, often stemming from their owners' missteps. Listeners will learn that understanding their dog’s genetics is vital and that it’s essential to provide both clear boundaries and proper behavior cues to cultivate a happy, well-adjusted companion. In this episode of Off Leash and Unfiltered, Kati Peppe dives deep into the common pitfalls that lead

In this episode In this episode of Off Leash and Unfiltered, Kati Peppe emphasizes the importance of lifelong accountability in dog training. She advises dog owners to expect permanent behavior changes as a result of their training program, and explains how to evaluate its effectiveness in instilling discipline in your dog. In this episode of Off Leash and Unfiltered, Kati Peppe emphasizes the importance of lifelong accountability in dog training. She advises dog owners to expect permanent behavior changes as

In this episode In this engaging episode of Off Leash and Unfiltered, Kati Peppe of Diamond K9 Dog Training encourages listeners to avoid categorizing their dogs as either “good” or “bad”. She cautions dog owners against making assumptions about a dog's capabilities based on their usual behavior, reminding listeners that behavior can sometimes be unpredictable. In this engaging episode of Off Leash and Unfiltered, Kati Peppe of Diamond K9 Dog Training encourages listeners to avoid categorizing their dogs as either

In this episode Do you have a reactive dog? Most people do have a dog that exhibits at least a little reactivity. If you want to get your dog's reactivity under control once and for all, listening to this episode might be your first step to success. Do you have a reactive dog? Most people do have a dog that exhibits at least a little reactivity. It’s also a kind of broad and meaningless term in the sense that any

In this episode In this engaging episode of Off Leash and Unfiltered, Kati Peppe discusses the importance of teaching your dog to respond to your cues rather than environmental triggers. She shares examples from her own experiences in dog training, exposing common triggers pet owners miss when training their dogs, including certain actions and sounds. In this engaging episode of Off Leash and Unfiltered, Kati Peppe discusses the importance of teaching your dog to respond to your cues rather than

In this episode In this episode of Off Leash and Unfiltered, Kati Peppe of Diamond K9 Dog Training discusses behavioral modification in dogs with separation and confinement issues, and the common missteps owners make which can regress their dog's development. Kati encourages a comprehensive approach, including obedience training, effective punishment methods, and a consistent structure. In this episode of Off Leash and Unfiltered, Kati Peppe of Diamond K9 Dog Training discusses behavioral modification in dogs with separation and confinement issues,

In this episode But, even people that seem to love using the e-collar are often very outspoken about dog owners doing their own e-collar training or buying online courses on the topic. If you want to get started with e-collar training, offer an online course: Ten Days to a Great Place! There is a lot of controversy over the E-Collar and any tool that can be used “aversively”. There is no new information there. But, even people that seem to

In this episode We've all heard that there are no bad dogs. And that so many dogs are "eager to please". Today we delve into why people struggle to prioritize their dog's training and be effective with it. Have you ever set out to make a change and failed miserably?  We’ve all heard that there are no bad dogs. And that so many dogs are “eager  to please”. It seems everything is the human’s fault. That is absolutely not the

In this episode It seems like every five minutes, a new training fad is sweeping the country. Here's the thing: we've known the principles of behavior for a very long time, and they haven't changed. You can do the exact same training without a clicker. It seems like every five minutes, a new training fad is sweeping the country. Here’s the thing: we’ve known the principles of behavior for a very long time, and they haven’t changed. Do you really

In this episode So I’ve got some choice words, about what happened, and I wanna talk about the damage that the prevailing ideology on dogs and dog behavior is doing. My husband has experienced aggressive behavior from this dog every time he has been in the house. But in terms of untoward behavior, barking, growling, et cetera, the dog has never been punished. I recently discussed the modern rescue dog fallacy and also had an episode discussing veterinarian’s giving terrible