The Doodle Pro®: Positive Dog Training for Calm Doodles

If your Doodle has ever growled and left you feeling worried, confused, or embarrassed, this episode will change how you hear that sound forever.

Growling is not bad behavior. It is communication. And when we listen instead of punish, we keep dogs and people safer.

This episode is being re-aired in celebration of its recognition as a two-time finalist in the 2025 Dog Writers Association of America Writing Competition, earning honors ...

This listener-favorite episode is back because it answers the grooming questions every Doodle parent has but doesn’t always know how to ask. I’m joined by grooming industry expert River Lee, and together we shine a gentle light on what’s really happening behind the grooming table — the challenges, the pressure, the heart, and the deep desire groomers have to do right by your dog.

This conversation is all about teamwork, understandin...

Helping Your Doodle Through Daylight Saving Time — Without the Chaos

🎁 Grab your complimentary Doodle Morning Flow™ Blueprint:
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I created this free guide to help you gently reset your Doodle’s morning routine after daylight saving time. Inside, you’ll find a printable plan and the same 3-day, step-by-step schedule I walk through in today’s episode.

When the clocks change, our Doodles don’t get the m...

Is life with your Doodle more chaotic than calm—and you’ve started wondering if adding another might help?

Before you double the fluff, let’s talk timing, introductions, and what to do if things don’t go quite as planned.

In this episode of The Doodle Pro® Podcast, I’m joined by Lisa Lyle Waggoner, author of Rocket Recall™, and her husband and co-trainer Brad Waggoner, both faculty at the Victoria Stilwell Academy. Between them, they...

I missed you last week — but for the best reason! I was busy loving on more than 150 Doodle parents inside my Doodle Parent Challenge: Motivation Edition. 

We spent the week talking about how to break the “Trust Fund Puppy” cycle and what really motivates our Doodles to listen. And wow… the breakthroughs were incredible! 

In today’s episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of my signature program, Zoomies to Zen™ — the only Doodle-s...

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Take the 2-minute Trust Fund Puppy Quiz: https://thedoodlepro.com/trustfundpuppy

Do you secretly live with a “Trust Fund Puppy”—a super-social, super-smart Doodle who gets VIP access to people, places, and perks without offering even a tiny “please” first? In this episode, I explain what a Trust Fund Puppy is, why Doodles drift there, th...

Does your Doodle bark at harmless noises, freeze on walks, or react intensely to everyday sights and sounds?
Fearful, anxious, and reactive Doodles are more common than you think and it’s not a training failure.

In this episode of The Doodle Pro® Podcast, Corinne Gearhart sits down with Dr. Zazie Todd, author of Bark: The Science of Helping Your Anxious, Fearful, and Reactive Dog, to unpack what’s really happening in your Doodl...

Does your Doodle cry in the crate—or avoid going in altogether? In part two of my conversation with world-renowned separation anxiety expert Malena DeMartini Price, we explore gentle, science-based ways to help your puppy or adult Doodle feel truly comfortable in their crate.

We break down how to tell the difference between protest and distress, when to use shaping vs. luring, and why crates should predict good things (not just you ...

Is crate training only for housebreaking puppies? Or does it play a much bigger role in your Doodle’s comfort, safety, and confidence throughout life?

In this episode of The Doodle Pro® Podcast, I’m joined by world-renowned separation anxiety expert Malena DeMartini to dig into the surprising benefits of crate training — long after the puppy stage.

We cover:

• Why many puppies become “little land sharks” without a crate to help them...

Can puppies be safely socialized before all their vaccines are complete? This question causes fear and confusion for puppy parents — and avoiding socialization during this critical window can have lifelong consequences.

In this DWAA 2025 Finalist episode of The Doodle Pro® Podcast, Puppy Culture® founder Jane Messineo Lindquist breaks down what science actually says about early puppy socialization, how to balance health and behavior...

Want to raise a confident, resilient Doodle from the very start? In this first half of my conversation with Jane Messineo Lindquist, creator of Puppy Culture, we dive into the protocols that set puppies—and their people—up for success from day one.

Jane shares the origin story of Puppy Culture, why genetics are only part of the picture, and the enrichment and communication tools that create confident, optimistic dogs. We unpack what...

🚢 We hit #1! My book Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint became a #1 New Release in five Amazon categories, landed in the Top 5 Bestseller list in five more, and even sold out at a book signing on a cruise ship. (Yes—gone before the ship docked!)

In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of this surreal milestone, what it meant to have my kids right there with me, and how this win belongs to our entire Doodle parent comm...

If life with your Doodle feels more chaotic than calm… this episode (and this book) is for you.

After 50,000+ hours working exclusively with Doodles, I’ve gathered what truly works—from overstimulated puppies to seniors stuck in unpredictable routines. And today, I’m thrilled to share: Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint™ is officially here.

Inside this episode, I pull back the curtain on:

• 🐾 How Nestlé (my Cavapoo) and my then...

Is structure really the key to a calmer, happier Doodle? 🐾
 In this episode of The Doodle Pro® Podcast, I unpack why Doodles thrive with flexible, predictable rhythms and why a daily schedule doesn’t need to be strict to actually work.

You’ll learn how structure supports emotional regulation, reduces stress for both you and your Doodle, and creates a sense of safety without rigidity or micromanaging your day.

💡 In this episode,...

If your Doodle feels like a completely different dog after lunch—zooming through the house, barking nonstop, stealing socks, or demanding your attention—this episode is for you.

After 50,000+ hours working hands-on with Doodles, I created what I now call The Midday Reset™. It’s not a strict training plan, and it’s not about wearing your dog out. It’s a repeatable rhythm that helps your Doodle know what to expect, so their nervous sy...

Does your Doodle bounce off the walls before breakfast? Zoomies, demand barking, chaos before your coffee even kicks in?
 You’re not alone—and the solution isn’t “more walks” or endless daycare runs. It’s structure.

After 50,000+ hours working exclusively with Doodles, I’ve seen how predictable routines—not over-exercise—transform behavior.

In this episode, I’ll share:

• Why structure matters more than burning energy for Doodles
• ...

Is life with your Doodle more chaotic than calm lately? 🐾🎧 You’re not alone — and help is here in the most melodic, science-backed way: music.

In this fan-favorite episode, I welcome back Lisa Spector, Juilliard-trained pianist and the Pet Calming Maestro behind Dog Gone Calm. Her music is designed specifically to calm canine nervous systems and is used in shelters, vet offices, and homes worldwide (including mine!).

🎶 You’ll Lear...

🚨 Does your dog growl and immediately make your stomach drop?
If you’ve ever panicked when your Doodle growls, you’re not alone. Many dog parents assume growling means aggression — but in reality, growling is one of your dog’s most important communication tools.

In this DWAA Two-Time Finalist (2025) episode of The Doodle Pro® Podcast, I’m joined by parenting and training expert Michelle Stern of Pooch Parenting to unpack what ...

Think it’s too late to socialize your adult Doodle? Think again!

In this episode of The Doodle Pro® Podcast, I sit down with Marge Rogers and Eileen Anderson, authors of Puppy Socialization: What It Is and How to Do It, to talk about why socialization isn’t just for puppies and how to help your Doodle feel more confident in the world.

💡 What You’ll Learn:
✔️ Why socialization extends beyond puppyhood
✔️ How to read your Do...