Dog Training: Why “Don’t Train Your Dog” Might Be The Best Advice
The Pet Parent Hotline | Calm The Chaos, Cut The Costs, and Love Life With Your Pets Again
What if the dog training methods you've learned are creating more problems than they're fixing?
In this episode, I speak with Angie Winters, author of "Don't Train Your Dog," about why traditional dog training tips and methods often fall short and what to do instead. Drawing from over 20 years of experience in dog rehabilitation and parenting, Angie shares how forming an emotional bond and setting clear expectations can lead to better behavior than dog training based on fear or bribery ever could.
BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:
- Why understanding your dog’s emotional needs matters more than teaching traditional dog training commands
- How parenting principles like leadership, boundaries, and emotional neutrality translate to dogs
- Practical ways to guide your dog with calm authority and deeper connection
If you’ve ever felt like regular dog training and dog training tips weren't working for you, or if you're raising a “difficult” dog, this conversation will help you rethink everything and give you the tools to create a more respectful, peaceful relationship.
LEARN MORE ABOUT ANGIE WINTERS:
Website: parenting4dogs.com
Book: Don’t Train Your Dog on Amazon
P.S. You may hear us refer to the show as Starlight Pet Talk during this episode. That was our previous name before we fully embraced the fur, mess, and mayhem. Same great content—just with a name that fits.
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