The Doodle Pro®: Positive Dog Training for Calm Doodles

If you've ever been judged in a comment section, at the dog park, or by a trainer for choosing a Doodle, this episode is for you. 

I dig into the most common criticisms of Doodles and do something most people in those conversations don't do: I actually engage with them. I explain what the critics get right, where their arguments fall apart, and why the science behind your Doodle's intelligence, sensitivity, and drive ...

Does your Doodle seem impossible to tire out? You walked them, played fetch, hit the dog park — and they're STILL bouncing off the walls. Here's the truth: more exercise isn't the answer. It might actually be making things worse.

In this episode, Corinne Gearhart, The Doodle Pro®, shares why the classic "a tired dog is a good dog" advice fails Doodles — and what's really going on when your dog can'...

Many Doodle parents ask whether a board and train program for dogs is the best solution. Many Doodle parents eventually ask the same question:

“Should I send my dog to a board and train program?”

It’s a very understandable thought. When your dog is jumping, pulling on leash, barking, or struggling to settle, the idea of sending them away for a few weeks and getting back a perfectly trained dog can sound incredibly appealing.

In this e...

In Part Two of my conversation with Jean Donaldson, members of The Doodle Pro® Honor Society were live in the room asking real training questions about distraction, jumping, dog parks, and choosing the right trainer.

How do you choose a dog trainer you can trust? Why does your dog listen inside but ignore you outside? And what does “balanced training” actually mean?

We break it all down.

How to Choose a Dog Trainer

Not all trainers are...

Jean Donaldson joins me for a powerful conversation about what she calls The Culture Clash  between humans and dogs.

If you’ve ever thought your Doodle:
 • “knows he did wrong”
 • is being stubborn
 • should be eager to please
 • is acting dominant

This episode will shift how you see your dog forever.

We dive into:

• Why assigning morality to dogs leads to harsh training
• The truth about “eager to please”
• Why intelligenc...

This is a short, time-sensitive episode.

If you’ve been listening over the past week and thinking about joining the Doodle Pro® Honor Society, today is your last chance. Doors close at midnight tonight.

In last week’s episode, I shared why I did something I said I’d never do: open my private, alumni-only community to everyone who loves Doodles and wants ongoing, science-based support. Today, I’m explaining why this matters, what you’...

For years, I swore I would never do this.

The Doodle Pro® Honor Society was intentionally closed. You could only join if you were an alumni of one of my courses like Zoomies to Zen™ or Relaxation Protocol for Distractable Doodles™. I loved that model. It felt protected. Intentional. Deeply personal.

And then something happened.

While speaking at Podfest in Orlando, I found myself waving down Dr. Adam Christman, Chief Veterinary Office...

Winter storms are hitting across the U.S., and I’m releasing this episode a little early because the cold fronts are hitting hard right now.

When extreme cold rolls in, I know many Doodle parents start wondering the same things:

 Is it too cold to walk?
 How long is too long outside?
 Should my Doodle still potty outdoors?
 And how do I protect paws from ice and salt?

In this special winter episode of The Doodle Pro® Podca...

If your Doodle gets wild at the same time every day, barking out the window, stealing socks, or melting down over nothing, you’re not imagining it. In this episode of The Doodle Pro®: Positive Dog Training Tips for a Calm & Well-Behaved Doodle, I break down why these predictable behavior challenges show up on a schedule and what they actually mean about your Doodle’s day.

I’m Corinne Gearhart, certified dog trainer and Doodle ex...

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...