Off Leash And Unfiltered: The Truth In Dog Training

Kati Peppe
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Kati Peppe, owner of Diamond K9 Dog Training, is passionate about dog training and behavior, and even more passionate about sharing the truth even though so many people get their panties in a twist about it.If you've ever struggled with your dog or wondered why the dog training advice out there doesn't seem to work, this entertaining and thought provoking, yet brutally honest, podcast is for you!  Served with a little salt and lots of love.

  1. 3d ago

    The Development (Or Potential For Development) Of Aggression In Dogs

    Send us Fan Mail Support the show Love the show? Sign up to access our new exciting Xtra content! This content is unique and is ONLY available to our paid subscribers.  Subscriptions are only $3/month! You can also just sign up to make a small donation monthly if you want to support the podcast. Or, if you can't do that right now, just hit subscribe in your favorite app and tell a friend about the show!  Any support in any form from our listeners is sooo appreciated! We count on listeners like you to help us keep putting out content. Visit the link below to subscribe or donate. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2124912/support I want to hear from you! Email me directly to ask your questions and suggest topics for the podcast. Kati@diamondcanine.com Visit our website where you can purchase our online course for only $99 and get started with e-collar training today! Work at your own pace. This is a very beginner friendly course. You can also sign up for training with Kati and Joyce, visit our shop for our branded merchandise and purchase E-collar Technologies collars. https://www.diamondcanine.com Visit our social media for free training videos and to connect with us! https://www.facebook.com/diamondk9dogtraining ...

  2. 6d ago

    My Dog Loves Everyone (Or Do They?)

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode we are talking about a super common progression and a super common occurrence with dogs and dog owners.  Dogs tend to get labeled as either good or bad. Aggressive or not aggressive, friendly or not friendly. But this is a wildly inappropriate way to go about labeling your dog who is extremely unique and has a very unique personality. There is no such thing as aggression being present or not present. And there's really no such thing as a dog being friendly or not friendly.  After all, even the most aggressive dogs are generally friendly with people that they know. And even the most social dogs can bite. People have a deep desire to have their dog firmly planted in the good category, or in the friendly category. This is the precise reason that you can't trust somebody when they say their dog is friendly.  It's very important to people that their dog is seen as "good" and so they must believe that their dog would never bite anybody. Because in their eyes if their dog bit somebody or growled at somebody, that would make them a "bad" dog.  As a culture, we are not honoring the dog as a dog. We find it very important, almost as some kind of personal status, that our dog is able, and not just able, but excited to interact with and receive attention from total strangers. This is very unreasonable. And this is a progression that we see play out over and over and over again with so many of our clients even though their dogs are fantastic dogs. Link to happy dog episode:  https://www.buzzsprout.com/2124912/episodes/15165010-i-want-my-dog-to-be-happy Support the show Love the show? Sign up to access our new exciting Xtra content! This content is unique and is ONLY available to our paid subscribers.  Subscriptions are only $3/month! You can also just sign up to make a small donation monthly if you want to support the podcast. Or, if you can't do that right now, just hit subscribe in your favorite app and tell a friend about the show!  Any support in any form from our listeners is sooo appreciated! We count on listeners like you to help us keep putting out content. Visit the link below to subscribe or donate. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2124912/support I want to hear from you! Email me directly to ask your questions and suggest topics for the podcast. Kati@diamondcanine.com Visit our website where you can purchase our online course for only $99 and get started with e-collar training today! Work at your own pace. This is a very beginner friendly course. You can also sign up for training with Kati and Joyce, visit our shop for our branded merchandise and purchase E-collar Technologies collars. https://www.diamondcanine.com Visit our social media for free training videos and to connect with us! https://www.facebook.com/diamondk9dogtraining ...

  3. Oct 23

    Your Dog Should "Want" To Listen To You, Mmkaaaay?

    Send us Fan Mail Once upon a time I was just a girl with a dog. I had never even thought about dog training. Never mind becoming a dog trainer. My dog was my best friend, and I believed The narrative out there that your dog would listen to you if they knew what you wanted. Wanted. I believed the narrative that if your dog loved you they would come back. When you called them. I believed the narrative that if your dog didn't come back when you called them, you were a shameful person in some way  Might sound ridiculous, but this narrative is still out there today and we find ourselves at battle with it everyday. The fact is dogs are just animals and they will do whatever comes natural. Whatever their brains prioritize as the most desirable outcome in the moment will dictate their actions. This doesn't make them bad. It makes them a normal dog!  If your dog doesn't listen to you. If your dog doesn't come back when called, this does not indicate that you're doing anything wrong. Aside from the fact that you obviously don't know how to train your dog to come back..... LOL.. So there's that. Having a dog that listens to you and having a dog that comes back when called even off leash even around distractions is possible for most dogs. But it requires something different than just putting in lots of time. Lots of patience and using lots of treats. Believe it or not that alone will not get you there. Support the show Love the show? Sign up to access our new exciting Xtra content! This content is unique and is ONLY available to our paid subscribers.  Subscriptions are only $3/month! You can also just sign up to make a small donation monthly if you want to support the podcast. Or, if you can't do that right now, just hit subscribe in your favorite app and tell a friend about the show!  Any support in any form from our listeners is sooo appreciated! We count on listeners like you to help us keep putting out content. Visit the link below to subscribe or donate. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2124912/support I want to hear from you! Email me directly to ask your questions and suggest topics for the podcast. Kati@diamondcanine.com Visit our website where you can purchase our online course for only $99 and get started with e-collar training today! Work at your own pace. This is a very beginner friendly course. You can also sign up for training with Kati and Joyce, visit our shop for our branded merchandise and purchase E-collar Technologies collars. https://www.diamondcanine.com Visit our social media for free training videos and to connect with us! https://www.facebook.com/diamondk9dogtraining ...

  4. Oct 20

    How Does Age Factor Into Punishment In Dog Training?

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I am discussing the consideration of your dog's age when it comes to punishment, especially in young puppies.  Things we need to consider are the level of neurological development, the development of the other senses such as vision and hearing. These things impact the effectiveness of contingent consequences.  There are also things such as the dog's basic genetic wiring and previous rehearsal which all culminate in a very unique level of ability to inhibit behaviors. When deciding whether or not it is most beneficial to punish a behavior, other factors that can play a role are things such as the level of liability based on the dog's demeanor and size and strength and build. The danger the dog might pose to others or that others may pose to the dog.  A small dog is easier to manage and less likely to seriously injure somebody, but they are also more likely to be seriously injured themselves if they don't listen to their handler. These are all factors to potentially consider.  Everybody seems to worry about what will happen if they correct their dog. But in my opinion, not enough people ask themselves what will happen if they don't. This might be the most important question to ask yourself.  Toward the end of the show, we discuss a lot of the non-age-related factors that can play a role in these decisions. Support the show Love the show? Sign up to access our new exciting Xtra content! This content is unique and is ONLY available to our paid subscribers.  Subscriptions are only $3/month! You can also just sign up to make a small donation monthly if you want to support the podcast. Or, if you can't do that right now, just hit subscribe in your favorite app and tell a friend about the show!  Any support in any form from our listeners is sooo appreciated! We count on listeners like you to help us keep putting out content. Visit the link below to subscribe or donate. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2124912/support I want to hear from you! Email me directly to ask your questions and suggest topics for the podcast. Kati@diamondcanine.com Visit our website where you can purchase our online course for only $99 and get started with e-collar training today! Work at your own pace. This is a very beginner friendly course. You can also sign up for training with Kati and Joyce, visit our shop for our branded merchandise and purchase E-collar Technologies collars. https://www.diamondcanine.com Visit our social media for free training videos and to connect with us! https://www.facebook.com/diamondk9dogtraining ...

  5. Oct 15

    Relationship Is Often The "Route Cause" Of Your Dog's Crappy Behavior

    Send us Fan Mail We hear the phrase "must find the route cause" all the time in dog training. And honestly, the "route cause" simply doesn't really matter that much. But, we have also found that implementing rules and boundaries often changes the relationship, and then something magical happens...The dog just behaves better. And, not just that, but nervous dogs seem to gain more confidence, pushy dogs become more respectful, reactive dogs become more tolerant. And that's before working on any of those things directly. All because the owner became someone who mattered. They became someone that was relevant. They became an anchor point. This gives dogs a clear path to walk. It gives them the gift of fewer question marks, more certainty, and a healthy fear of consequences. Because when there are none, there really just isn't a good reason for them to be the best version of themselves.  Be the person that holds your dog to a high standard and advocates for them as well, and see what happens. We see less frantic behavior, less jumping, nipping, reacting, and a higher level of submission—for instance allowing nail trimming, grooming, being nicer to other dogs, etc. Bad behaviors should absolutely be directly dealt with as needed. But the fact is, if your dog believes you are someone worth behaving for, that alone will often create a dramatic shift in behavior. But most people aren't worth behaving for because they don't share anything except excitement and softness.  While these qualities are fine when balanced by authority, they will unleash the inner demons when they aren't balanced. A one sided relationship that is all give and has no real expectations will not convince your dog to think before acting.  Change your relationship and change your life! Start building a solid relationship that will cultivate better behavior from the time your dog is a puppy. Listen to these other episodes: Build a healthy relationship with your puppy: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2124912/episodes/17564361 Punishing bad puppy behavior episode:   https://www.buzzsprout.com/2124912/episodes/18841389 Are you doing these critical things with your puppy: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2124912/episodes/15297457 The first few months of puppyhood: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2124912/episodes/16591219 It's not because he's a puppy (and puppies aren't made of glass): https://www.buzzsprout.com/2124912/episodes/19123313 Support the show Love the show? Sign up to access our new exciting Xtra content! This content is unique and is ONLY available to our paid subscribers.  Subscriptions are only $3/month! You can also just sign up to make a small donation monthly if you want to support the podcast. Or, if you can't do that right now, just hit subscribe in your favorite app and tell a friend about the show!  Any support in any form from our listeners is sooo appreciated! We count on listeners like you to help us keep putting out content. Visit the link below to subscribe or donate. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2124912/support I want to hear from you! Email me directly to ask your questions and suggest topics for the podcast. Kati@diamondcanine.com Visit our website where you can purchase our online course for only $99 and get started with e-collar training today! Work at your own pace. This is a very beginner friendly course. You can also sign up for training with Kati and Joyce, visit our shop for our branded merchandise and purchase E-collar Technologies collars. https://www.diamondcanine.com Visit our social media for free training videos and to connect with us! https://www.facebook.com/diamondk9dogtraining ...

  6. Oct 9

    Dogs Behave Better When The Rules Exist All The Time—This Has Nothing To Do With Commands!

    Send us Fan Mail Support the show Love the show? Sign up to access our new exciting Xtra content! This content is unique and is ONLY available to our paid subscribers.  Subscriptions are only $3/month! You can also just sign up to make a small donation monthly if you want to support the podcast. Or, if you can't do that right now, just hit subscribe in your favorite app and tell a friend about the show!  Any support in any form from our listeners is sooo appreciated! We count on listeners like you to help us keep putting out content. Visit the link below to subscribe or donate. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2124912/support I want to hear from you! Email me directly to ask your questions and suggest topics for the podcast. Kati@diamondcanine.com Visit our website where you can purchase our online course for only $99 and get started with e-collar training today! Work at your own pace. This is a very beginner friendly course. You can also sign up for training with Kati and Joyce, visit our shop for our branded merchandise and purchase E-collar Technologies collars. https://www.diamondcanine.com Visit our social media for free training videos and to connect with us! https://www.facebook.com/diamondk9dogtraining ...

  7. Oct 6

    Obedience Training For Dummies: Effective Dog Training

    Send us Fan Mail We all want to teach our dog's stuff! But how good our results are and how long it takes can be influenced by some seemingly subtle details. We cover some of the key details in the process to ensure efficiency. Sharpen up your obedience training by understanding subtleties like sequence (giving the cue prior to performing the behavior), leaving gaps between each piece of communication (between the cue and the behavior or between the marker and the consequence). Avoid muddying the waters by verbalizing unnecessary things or performing unnecessary actions. That only makes it harder for your dog to decipher the meaningful information. Keep it simple. Don't walk around when you are teaching a simple command. If you're teaching sit, stand pretty still. If you're teaching place, stand near the cot. Don't do laps around the house. Don't move 20 feet from the cot. Your dog needs to learn to walk before you try to run.. Eliminate sloppy training by keeping your dog on a leash. Removing your leash too soon will mean if and when your dog messes up, you are unable to achieve the desired result. Each time that happens...well..your dog learns the wrong behavior. You are literally teaching your dog to do the incorrect behavior after a command is given. Not good. Your dog needs to be motivated to comply.  And even just to pay attention and put in effort. Use things that motivate your dog to learn and to replicate the desired behavior more. Do lots of reps, and then add something that makes it not optional. Punishment. Results are best when we combine motivation to earn something with motivation to avoid something.  At the end of this episode we discuss the common fears around the step of adding punishment. It doesn't have to be scary or dangerous to incorporate accountability and make your obedience reliable. So be sure to stick around to hear that important piece! Support the show Love the show? Sign up to access our new exciting Xtra content! This content is unique and is ONLY available to our paid subscribers.  Subscriptions are only $3/month! You can also just sign up to make a small donation monthly if you want to support the podcast. Or, if you can't do that right now, just hit subscribe in your favorite app and tell a friend about the show!  Any support in any form from our listeners is sooo appreciated! We count on listeners like you to help us keep putting out content. Visit the link below to subscribe or donate. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2124912/support I want to hear from you! Email me directly to ask your questions and suggest topics for the podcast. Kati@diamondcanine.com Visit our website where you can purchase our online course for only $99 and get started with e-collar training today! Work at your own pace. This is a very beginner friendly course. You can also sign up for training with Kati and Joyce, visit our shop for our branded merchandise and purchase E-collar Technologies collars. https://www.diamondcanine.com Visit our social media for free training videos and to connect with us! https://www.facebook.com/diamondk9dogtraining ...

  8. Oct 2

    Don't Overthink Dog Training—The Principles Stay The Same For All Dogs

    Send us Fan Mail One thing is for sure. Any trainer (me included) that uses prong collars, ecollars, and any kind of correction is usually the "last resort" for folks. But this is silly because first of all, those tools do more than just correct dogs. The tools are highly versatile and all of the control lies in the handler's hands.  Secondly, all dogs need correction. Yes, that's right—your dog needs to experience proper punishment. No, it doesn't matter what breed they are or what their temperament is. Sweet dogs are not exempt from this. This isn't a super popular statement. But it's a fact, so who cares?  The fact is, punishment is what stops unwanted behaviors, and it gets old hearing people express that there is obviously something different with or wrong with their dog for not responding properly in the absence of punishment. That's normal.  Motivating dogs requires the use of a variety of tangible consequences including rewards and corrections. This does not change just because you have a golden retriever, or a toy breed, or a super sweet bully breed. It doesn't change if your dog is afraid of everything—or if they're a real a*****e. It doesn't change. What does change is what motivates each dog. What is a reward for one might not be for another. The same goes for punishment. It's important to adapt to what motivates each dog. But eliminating pleasant or unpleasant consequences entirely can only serve to hamper your results.  A clear path to walk created by predictable outcomes contingent on behavior helps make every dog become the best possible version of themselves. Nervous dogs get more confident, reactive dogs get more tolerant, pushy dogs get more respectful.  It's not a matter of what type of training they need. It's a matter of motivating all dogs to do things they find unnatural on unappealing by providing things to work for and things to work to avoid, so that they may learn to exist in a manner they otherwise never would have tried if just left to their own devices. Support the show Love the show? Sign up to access our new exciting Xtra content! This content is unique and is ONLY available to our paid subscribers.  Subscriptions are only $3/month! You can also just sign up to make a small donation monthly if you want to support the podcast. Or, if you can't do that right now, just hit subscribe in your favorite app and tell a friend about the show!  Any support in any form from our listeners is sooo appreciated! We count on listeners like you to help us keep putting out content. Visit the link below to subscribe or donate. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2124912/support I want to hear from you! Email me directly to ask your questions and suggest topics for the podcast. Kati@diamondcanine.com Visit our website where you can purchase our online course for only $99 and get started with e-collar training today! Work at your own pace. This is a very beginner friendly course. You can also sign up for training with Kati and Joyce, visit our shop for our branded merchandise and purchase E-collar Technologies collars. https://www.diamondcanine.com Visit our social media for free training videos and to connect with us! https://www.facebook.com/diamondk9dogtraining ...

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Kati Peppe, owner of Diamond K9 Dog Training, is passionate about dog training and behavior, and even more passionate about sharing the truth even though so many people get their panties in a twist about it.If you've ever struggled with your dog or wondered why the dog training advice out there doesn't seem to work, this entertaining and thought provoking, yet brutally honest, podcast is for you!  Served with a little salt and lots of love.

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