The Doodle Pro® Podcast: Positive Training Tips for a Calm & Well-Behaved Doodle
The Doodle Pro® – Corinne Gearhart, Certified Dog Trainer & Doodle Expert
📢 Train your Doodle like a pro with science-backed positive reinforcement! The Doodle Pro® Podcast, hosted by certified trainer Corinne Gearhart, helps you sol...
65: Why Does My Dog Growl? The Truth About Growling No One Tells You!
🚨 Does your dog growl? Should you stop it? Or is it actually a GOOD thing? If you’ve ever panicked when your Doodle growls, you’re not alone! Many dog parents assume growling = aggression, but the truth is much more surprising.🐶 In this must-listen episode, we uncover: ❓ Why does my dog growl? (And what it REALLY means!) ❓ Is growling a warning sign of aggression? ❓ Should I correct my dog when they growl—or THANK them? ❓ How can I stop my dog from growling at me, kids, or guests? ❓ What if my dog growls during play—should I be worried? ❓ What happens if I punish growling? (Hint: You may regret it!) ❓ How can I make my dog feel safe so they don’t need to growl?👩🏫 Corinne is joined by dog trainer & parenting expert Michelle Stern of Pooch Parenting to break it all down!🎁 FREEBIE ALERT! 📩 Grab Michelle’s FREE guide: The ABCs of Growling—so you can finally understand what your dog is trying to tell you! 👉 https://poochparenting.net/abcs-of-growling/📌 Where to Find Michelle: 🌎 Website: poochparenting.net 📸 Instagram: @poochparenting 📘 Facebook: Pooch Parenting🔔 Don’t Miss Future Episodes! 🐾 Subscribe & leave a review on Apple Podcasts—it helps fellow Doodle parents find us! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Send me a text- Corinne, The Doodle Pro®Do you want help keeping track of all the sights, sounds, textures, places, and people that your doodle needs positive, ongoing, and quality exposures to? Don't try to keep track of it all in your mind by using my free Doodle Puppy Socialization Checklist! Download it for free now at https://thedoodlepro.com/socialization.
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64: Adult Doodle Socialization: Expert Tips & Q&A with Authors Marge Rogers & Eileen Anderson
Think it's too late to socialize your adult Doodle? Think again! In this episode of The Doodle Pro® Podcast, I sit down with two incredible experts—Marge Rogers and Eileen Anderson, authors of Puppy Socialization: What It Is and How to Do It—to discuss why socialization isn’t just for puppies and how to help your Doodle feel more confident in the world.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✔️ Why socialization extends beyond puppyhood ✔️ The importance of reading your Doodle’s body language ✔️ How to create positive associations with new experiences ✔️ Why adolescent Doodles (2-3 years old) may become more selective with playmates ✔️ The 3-second rule for safe and polite greetings ✔️ How to manage over-excitement, fear, and threshold levels in socialization ✔️ Practical socialization exercises you can start todayPlus, we share step-by-step training strategies for common Doodle struggles like:Barking at bikesFear of strangersOver-exuberant greetings📖 Want to dive deeper? Check out Marge & Eileen’s book: Puppy Socialization: What It Is and How to Do It!🎧 Listen now and learn how to help your Doodle feel safer, calmer, and happier!Send me a text- Corinne, The Doodle Pro®Do you want help keeping track of all the sights, sounds, textures, places, and people that your doodle needs positive, ongoing, and quality exposures to? Don't try to keep track of it all in your mind by using my free Doodle Puppy Socialization Checklist! Download it for free now at https://thedoodlepro.com/socialization.
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63: Growling, Grooming & Goodbye Anxiety—Expert Fixes for Doodle Parents
Growling, Grooming & Goodbye Anxiety—Expert Fixes for Doodle ParentsEpisode Description: Welcome back to The Doodle Pro Podcast! I'm your host, Corinne Gearhart, and today, we’re tackling three of the biggest challenges doodle parents face—grooming struggles, resource guarding, and separation anxiety.I’m bringing back expert insights from past episodes to help you: 🐾 Prevent painful mats & keep your doodle’s coat healthy 🐾 Understand why growling isn’t bad—and how to handle it 🐾 Finally get real answers on separation anxietyPlus, I have a special listener discounts for Malena DeMartini-Price’s Mission Possible and Karishma Warr's Calm Canine Academy scroll down for details!🎧 Next Week: I’m welcoming back Marge Rogers & Eileen Anderson for a masterclass on reading your doodle’s body language—don’t miss it!Links & Resources from Today’s Episode🖥 Grooming: What Groomers Wish You Knew 📱 Or listen on Apple Podcasts here🦴 Resource Guarding & Growling: How to Prevent Resource Guarding & Handle Growling 📱 Or listen on Apple Podcasts here💔 Separation Anxiety: Separation Anxiety Explained with Malena DeMartini 📱 Or listen on Apple Podcasts here🎁 EXCLUSIVE LISTENER DISCOUNT! 🖥 Get $75 off Malena’s Self-Paced Online Course, Mission Possible → Sign up here 💰 Use code “doodleSA” at checkout for $75 off!🎁 EXCLUSIVE LISTENER DISCOUNT! 🎓 Get 20% off training services at Calm Canine Academy with code “DoodlePro”📖 COMING SOON! Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint—stay tuned for pre-order details!📩 Let’s Connect! DM me on Instagram @thedoodlepro and tell me your biggest takeaway from today’s episode!Send me a text- Corinne, The Doodle Pro®Do you want help keeping track of all the sights, sounds, textures, places, and people that your doodle needs positive, ongoing, and quality exposures to? Don't try to keep track of it all in your mind by using my free Doodle Puppy Socialization Checklist! Download it for free now at https://thedoodlepro.com/socialization.
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62: Are Doodles REALLY Hypoallergenic? The Science Behind Dog Allergies with Amanda Venturino
Are Doodles REALLY hypoallergenic, or is it just a myth? 🤔🐶If you've heard that Goldendoodles, Labradoodles, and other Poodle mixes are perfect for allergy sufferers, you might be surprised by what the science actually says!In this episode of The Doodle Pro® Podcast, dog scientist & ethical breeder Amanda Venturino (MSc in Immunology & Animal Science) breaks down the truth about Doodle coat genetics, dog allergens, and what hypoallergenic actually means.✨ You’ll Learn: ✅ What “hypoallergenic” REALLY means (and why it’s often misunderstood)✅ The science behind dog allergies & the Can F1 protein✅ Why some Doodles shed more than others (and how genetics plays a role)✅ How to reduce allergens if you're allergic to your own dog!✅ The most important questions to ask breeders if allergies are a concernThis episode was recorded in 2023 (for details, check out Where Did The Doodle Pro GO?! ). Since then, Amanda has welcomed two more litters, and her anticipated fall 2025 litter is planned with a puppy from the litter mentioned in this episode—pending the completion of final intensive health testing.Additionally, GANA™ has transitioned from ribbons to bronze, silver, and gold badges. You can find more details on their website here.🎧 [00:01:00] - Are Doodles really hypoallergenic? Breaking the myth🎧 [00:05:00] - The science of allergies: What does “hypoallergenic” actually mean?🎧 [00:10:00] - Doodle coat genetics: Why do some shed more than others?🎧 [00:16:00] - Understanding F1, F1B, and different Doodle generations🎧 [00:22:00] - Can allergy-friendly dogs really exist? What the research says🎧 [00:30:00] - How bathing reduces allergens by 84%!🎧 [00:35:00] - What needs more research? The missing science behind dog allergies🎧 [00:37:00] - Final takeaways: What Doodle owners need to know🐾 Resources & Links Mentioned:🔹 Goldendoodle Association of North America (GANA™) 🔹 Amanda’s Website & Socials🔹 Read Amanda’s research on The Functional Dog Collaborative 🔹 Follow The Doodle Pro® for more expert advice:📸 Instagram: @thedoodlepro🎧 More Episodes: The Doodle Pro Podcast👉 Subscribe, rate, and review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Your feedback helps us bring more science-based Doodle advice to dog parents like you!#DoodleDogs #HypoallergenicDogs #Goldendoodle #Labradoodle #DogAllergies #DogGenetics #PoodleMix #TheDoodleProSend me a text- Corinne, The Doodle Pro®Do you want help keeping track of all the sights, sounds, textures, places, and people that your doodle needs positive, ongoing, and quality exposures to? Don't try to keep track of it all in your mind by using my free Doodle Puppy Socialization Checklist! Download it for free now at https://thedoodlepro.com/socialization.
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61: Your Doodle’s Daily Routine—Why It Matters & How to Get It Right
🚀 Join the Doodle Insider Team & Get a FREE Early Copy of My New Book!📢 Apply now: thedoodlepro.com/insiderteamapp(Listening after Spring 2025?) 📖 Find Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint on Amazon!Are you a dedicated Doodle parent, trainer, groomer, or breeder? I have something exciting just for you! 🎉I’ve been working behind the scenes on my brand-new book, Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint, and I’m inviting YOU to be part of the Doodle Insider Team—where you’ll get an exclusive, complimentary early copy before it’s released!🔹 What You’ll Get:✔ A FREE early copy—no cost, just your insights!✔ Access to an exclusive group of Doodle experts & enthusiasts.✔ The opportunity to help shape the final version before launch!📌 Spots are limited, and once they’re filled, they’re gone! Apply now at thedoodlepro.com/insiderteamapp 🐾(If applications are closed, grab your copy on Amazon starting Spring 2025!)Send me a text- Corinne, The Doodle Pro®
About The Doodle Pro® Podcast: Positive Training Tips for a Calm & Well-Behaved Doodle
📢 Train your Doodle like a pro with science-backed positive reinforcement! The Doodle Pro® Podcast, hosted by certified trainer Corinne Gearhart, helps you solve behavior challenges like barking, leash pulling, and jumping—while strengthening your bond with your pup.I bring exclusive Doodle training expertise straight to your ears, along with expert interviews from top dog trainers, behaviorists, and veterinarians worldwide.🐾 What You’ll Learn:How to train a stubborn Doodle & stop excessive barkingThe best positive reinforcement methods for off-leash trainingSolving separation anxiety & leash reactivity in DoodlesExpert Doodle health, grooming, and socialization tipsCalmness & focus training for better manners at home and in publicWhether you're raising a Doodle puppy, dealing with adolescent energy, or training a senior dog, this podcast is your go-to resource for effective, humane, and Doodle-specific training.🎧 Ready for a better-behaved Doodle? Hit play & start training smarter today—because a well-trained Doodle is a happier Doodle!
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