Off Leash And Unfiltered
Kati Peppe, owner of Diamond K9 Dog Training in southern Maine, shares her thoughts and experiences on all things dog. Brutally honest, these harangues are entertaining and thought provoking.
Kati is passionate about dog training and behavior, and even more passionate about sharing the truth with the world 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 podcast is for you! Served with a little salt and lots of love.
Episodes
76 episodes
Consultation Files—My Dog Bit Someone Out Of Nowhere, Now What?
Consultation files is a specific format of episode where I discuss actual cases people are dealing with and what our initial consultation entailed. Real life issues and real life advice.On today's episode—"my dog bit the dog sitter!"
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Episode 75
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46:58
The Top 10 Things To Consider When It Comes To Dog Parks And Daycares
We aren't huge fans of dog parks and daycares here, however some folks use them, and it works for them. Some of the reasons I hear for this are that there is no other way they can let their dog run, or they only go when there is nobody else the...
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Episode 73
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54:37
The Root Cause Of Your Dog's Behavior—Important Or Not?
This one is rich with valuable information and served with a little salt. Root cause is often talked about as though you can't possibly fix a dog's behaviors or state of mind unless you address it (their history) directly. Is there any truth to...
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Episode 72
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46:04
Q&A-Stopping Behaviors When You're Not Home, Not Listening Around Distractions, Dogs That Learn Fast But Are Still Too Crazy
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Episode 71
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42:31
Stop Being Such A Human—Get Out Of Your Own Way And You Can Create Real Change
We talk about the two biggest things we do to create huge change on day one! And why people get stuck in ruts and keep struggling. Resistance is very human, but it isn't serving most of our clients very well. Change starts with you!Why a...
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Episode 69
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43:11
Social Gatherings During The Early Training Phase-Helping Or Hurting?
Summer is finally here, and hopefully you're doing all sorts of funs stuff! And hopefully you are able to include your dog or you're working on it so that they can live a fuller life with you and the fam. I love it ...
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Episode 68
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38:21
The Truth About STRESS
Everybody talks about stress like it's this really damaging thing, but is it really? And if your dog is stressed by something is that bad? Most people try not to stress their dogs, yet we are increasingly seeing dogs ...
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Episode 67
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29:38
There's ''Purely Positive" Training, And Then There's Effective Training-What Is The Difference?
People tend to get overwhelmed (and severely misled) with all the different catch phrases out there pertaining to training and "types" of training. Most people don't really understand what all of the terms out there really mean. And they also d...
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Episode 66
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28:05
Building An Easier Life With Your Dog-Less Management And More Enjoyment
The most common approach to fixing behavioral issues, or even just trying to teach our dogs to ignore distractions, is to use obedience. This is a huge mistake, and will either lead to frustration or a long life of constant management. It isn't...
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Episode 65
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29:41
Happy Dog Or Drunken Frat Boy?
So many folks prioritize their dog's "happiness" over their training. This is a problem in and of itself, but especially when we don't actually know what a "happy" dog is. A cool, calm, collected dog doesn't look "happy" ...
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Episode 64
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27:51
Boundaries Aren't Just For Your Dog, They're For Your Friends, Family, And Strangers, Too.
It seems everybody is an expert, and they don't hesitate to tell you what you're doing wrong or even that you are a bad dog owner. So, what do you do?
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Episode 62
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45:22
The Bane Of My Existence- Uncontrolled Off Leash Dogs
Don't worry...he's friendly!!
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Episode 61
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37:27
Everyone's Least Favorite Topic—But It Might Be The Most Important
This episode is dedicated entirely to talking about punishment (corrections for those that are too ninny to use the p word). We are very effective at stopping unwanted behaviors, so...how do we do it? I explain in detail what the process looks ...
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Episode 58
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55:49
You're Focusing On The Symptom And Ignoring The Problem
All too often behavioral issues are a result of your dog simply being able to manifest their core state of anxiety, uncertainty, fear, aggression, pushiness, etc. What is it you should be doing to help your dog overcome t...
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Episode 55
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38:04