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The Everyday Trainer Podcast
Join Meg, a Pet Dog Trainer in Orlando Florida, as she chats about all things dogs. From training tools and techniques to mindfulness and habit formation, Meg's got all the insight you need to help you form a better relationship with your dog.
Episodes
99 episodes
My Dog Ate A Sock And Peed On The Van Bed, Yet We’re Still Good Trainers
Some dogs power through thresholds like a freight train. Others melt into perfect heel the second they get nervous. We spent the week working both ends of that spectrum and came home with a message worth underlining: great training adapts to th...
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Meeting Your Dog Where They Are
What if your “problem” dog isn’t broken at all—just under‑fulfilled, over‑aroused, and waiting for clearer structure? We sit down with a listener whose three‑year‑old shih tzu wakes early, paces, fixates on a senior housemate, and melts down in...
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1:07:35
From Frustration To Clarity
The barking, spinning, and “I’m out” crate dives aren’t your dog being difficult—they’re your dog asking for clarity. We dig into how frustration gets mislabeled as shutdown, and how a few simple changes to structure and language can transform ...
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1:06:08
Snuffle Mats Won’t Save You, But Real Training Might
Start the year with a training reset that actually fits real life. We lay out a practical vision for 2026: less bashing between camps, more education, and a class model built for consistency. Instead of forcing rigid rules that fall apart on ha...
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47:18
How Play, Community, And Clarity Transform Dog Training ft. Oscar Mora
Fear doesn’t mean stop; it usually means go. Meg sits down with trainer and coach Oscar Mora to trace the real path from a steady aerospace paycheck to a ranch built for teaching, trialing, and building a club where honest feedback and consiste...
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1:06:08
Inside Your Dog’s Reactive Brain: Hormones, Habits, and Training That Works
Leash meltdowns aren’t random—they’re rehearsed. We pull back the curtain on what “reactivity” really means, why barriers like leashes and fences supercharge emotion, and how to swap chaos for structure without crushing your dog’s spirit. We ma...
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1:09:47
From Reactivity To Reliability: Marker Words, Flexi Leashes, And Clear Criteria
The fastest way to a reliable recall isn’t a bigger treat pouch—it’s a cleaner language. We break down a simple system that teaches dogs to look back, come in, and shut off pressure, starting with two markers: “get it” to send away and “yes” to...
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53:25
Ghost Dogs And Gentle Hauntings
A wet dog smell with no dog. A food bowl scraping the ground after it’s been packed away. A bed dipping to make space for four familiar paws. Our Halloween special dives into the most compelling Reddit stories about ghost dogs—some tender, some...
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57:17
Training Confidence, Sport Dogs, And Real Talk
Ever get told “be more fun” and think… how? We open the door to our training week—workshop takeaways, insecurity and breakthroughs, and the gritty details of turning vague advice into steps you can actually use. From pet behavior fixes to sport...
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1:18:55
Malinois, Bubbles, and the Art of Balanced Training ft. Emma of Raven K9 Dog Training
Every dog trainer's journey begins somewhere, and for Emma from Raven K9 Dog Training, that foundation was built through pack walking. In this conversation, Emma shares how she transitioned from a customer service manager in Australia to a succ...
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1:09:38
Behind the Curtain: Building a Dog Training Business
What happens when your dog training skills outpace your business skills? In this episode, I sit down with Tori, the administrative powerhouse behind The Everyday Trainer, to pull back the curtain on the messy, challenging, and often overwhelmin...
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The Art of Trialing: Inside Celine's PSA Level 1 Success
The journey to competition success is rarely a straight line. In this episode, we're joined by Celine, Shane, and Thoma who take us behind the scenes of Celine's recent PSA Level 1 trial victory in Wyoming. What does it really take to prepare a...
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1:55:31
Beyond Commands: Teaching Dogs to Think for Themselves
What happens when your dog isn't in a command? Do they make good decisions or fall apart completely? This question strikes at the heart of the difference between obedience training and true behavior modification.Many dog owners believe ...
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57:46
Your dog isn't broken, it just needs the right lifestyle.
Recorded by a crackling campfire in Montana's bear country, this episode pulls back the curtain on what it truly means to live with working dogs. Meg is joined by dog trainers Thoma and Lex (who recently welcomed a Malinois puppy into her life)...
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1:12:10
Navigating E-Collar Training: Conditioning Phases and Best Practices for Pet Dogs
Ever wondered if you're using an e-collar correctly with your dog? Meg pulls back the curtain on this powerful training tool, revealing insights that even seasoned trainers might be missing.Meg takes us deep into the two essential phase...
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1:25:28
The Pet Industry Playbook | ft. Celine Tran + Shane Murray
Ever wondered what it really takes to build a successful pet business in today's digital landscape? This candid conversation with Celine, the creative force behind WulfSnacks and multiple 100K+ social media accounts, and dog trainer Shane Murra...
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1:44:44
How To Speak Dog: Decoding the Language Between Human and Dog
Have you ever felt like you and your dog are speaking completely different languages? You're not alone. Communication barriers are the root cause of most training frustrations, but there's a solution that transforms even the most challenging re...
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1:05:36
From Reactivity to Relaxation: Your Dog Training Questions Answered
Dog trainers Meg and Thoma tackle your most pressing canine questions in this comprehensive Q&A episode packed with practical solutions for common behavioral challenges.When it comes to getting dogs to truly settle down, they reveal...
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1:26:45
Dogs need wilderness as much as we do.
There's something magical that happens when we allow ourselves and our dogs to escape the constraints of urban living. This episode takes you along on our adventure to Yosemite and the surrounding wilderness, where unexpected encounters became ...
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59:21
Navigating 25 Years of Dog Training Evolution ft. Stephanie O'Brien
What does 25 years of dog training experience teach you? Stephanie O'Brien, owner of Dog Genius Canine Education, takes us on a fascinating journey through her evolution as a trainer—from growing up raising guide dogs to becoming an expert in p...
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2:06:31
Navigating Next Steps: A Follow-Up on Separation Anxiety and Reactivity
The journey from reactive, anxious dog to confident companion isn't always straightforward. In this follow-up session, we check in with a client who's been implementing changes to address her dog's separation anxiety, reactivity issues, and the...
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1:22:51
The Path from Reactive Dog to Dog Trainer
Lex shares her transformation from dog owner to professional trainer, sparked by her journey with her reactive German Shepherd, Koda. What began as a challenging adoption—complete with a parvo diagnosis and costly medical bills—evolved into a c...
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1:14:26
The Everyday Hazards That Nearly Took Our Dogs
Meg shares the terrifying experience of her puppy Muffin accidentally ingesting marijuana at a park and the emergency vet visit that followed, then opens up the conversation to listener stories about scary incidents with their dogs.• Co...
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1:10:33
The Power of Following Your Lead: Understanding Dog Drive States
Dog trainers often talk about "drivey" dogs, but understanding drive states is key to effective training and fundamentally changes how we approach common behavioral issues.• Drive states are innate biological impulses that motivate beha...
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