Hosted by professional dog trainers Brent LaBrada and Vinnie Somma, The Dog Owners' Podcast is on a mission to help every dog owner become the best they can be. Each episode dives deep into the world of dogs — from training and behavior to health, nutrition, and lifestyle. Brent and Vinnie sit down with leading experts including veterinarians, nutritionists, breeders, rescuers, and more to simplify the vast world of dog knowledge into clear, practical insights you can actually use.
Whether you’re a first-time puppy parent or a lifelong dog lover, join Brent and Vinnie as they and their audience — listen, learn, and grow into the best dog owners they can be together.
Hosted by professional dog trainers Brent LaBrada and Vinnie Somma, The Dog Owners' Podcast is on a mission to help every dog owner become the best they can be. Each episode dives deep into the world of dogs — from training and behavior to health, nutrition, and lifestyle. Brent and Vinnie sit down with leading experts including veterinarians, nutritionists, breeders, rescuers, and more to simplify the vast world of dog knowledge into clear, practical insights you can actually use.
Whether you’re a first-time puppy parent or a lifelong dog lover, join Brent and Vinnie as they and their audience — listen, learn, and grow into the best dog owners they can be together.
Separation anxiety is one of the most common dog behavior problems, and it can be frustrating, confusing, and exhausting for dog owners.
In this episode of the Dog Owners Podcast, Brent and Vinnie break down separation anxiety in dogs, including how to recognize it, why it happens, and the exact training process needed to reduce and eliminate anxiety for good.
You’ll learn:
What separation anxiety actually looks like in dogs
The different types of canine anxiety and how to tell them apart
Why some dogs panic, bark, destroy, or shut down when left alone
Common mistakes that accidentally reinforce anxiety
A step-by-step approach to help your dog feel calm, confident, and independent
If your dog struggles when you leave the house, this episode will give you a clear, practical roadmap to help your dog relax, self-soothe, and feel safe — even when you’re gone.
🎙️ Whether you’re dealing with mild anxiety or severe separation issues, this episode will help you take control and start seeing real improvement.
In this episode of The Dog Owners Podcast, co-hosts Brent and Vinny break down everything you must know before socializing your dog. Whether you’re a new dog owner or an experienced handler, this conversation dives deep into the true meaning of dog socialization, the common misconceptions, and the exact prerequisites, procedures, and protocols needed to help your dog develop into a safe, confident, and socially functional companion.
You’ll learn:
What real dog socialization actually is (and what it’s not)
The foundational skills your dog needs before meeting new dogs or environments
Protocols for structured, safe socialization
How to prevent fear, reactivity, and negative associations
The step-by-step framework for building a well-balanced, socially fluent dog
If you want to raise a dog that can confidently interact with new dogs, people, and environments, this episode gives you the roadmap. Tune in and discover how to set your dog up for lifelong social success.
Struggling with a reactive dog? In this episode of the Dog Owners Podcast, professional dog trainers Brent LaBrada and Vinnie Somma break down exactly what dog reactivity is, why it happens, and how to finally overcome it. They share their complete, step-by-step system for treating reactivity—covering triggers, genetics, environment, training foundations, and real-world strategies that help dogs build confidence and stay calm under pressure.
Whether your dog reacts to dogs, people, cars, or new environments, this episode gives you the tools to understand the root causes and start making real progress. Perfect for dog owners, dog lovers, and anyone looking to help their dog live a more relaxed, confident life.
In this episode of The Dog Owners Podcast, professional trainers Brent LaBrada and Vinny Somma break down everything dog owners need to know about nervous, anxious, or insecure dogs. They bust common myths about anxiety, explain what actually causes fearful behavior, and share the confidence-building strategies they’ve learned over 15 years of working with puppies, rescue dogs, and older anxious dogs.
Whether your dog struggles with new environments, people, other dogs, or everyday sounds, you’ll learn practical steps to help your dog feel safer, more secure, and more fulfilled—so they can finally live their best life.
In this episode of The Dog Owners Podcast, Brent LaBrada and Vinnie Somma break down four of the most common issues that dog owners face: leash pulling, jumping, barking, and nuisance behaviors around the home.
They discuss why these behaviors happen in the first place, how to prevent them, and what real training strategies actually work. Whether your dog drags you down the street, can’t stop barking at every sound, or just can’t seem to settle in the house, this episode gives you the tools and perspective you need to bring more calm and control into your everyday life.
Tune in to learn where you might be going wrong — and how small changes can make a big difference in your dog’s behavior.
This week on The Dog Owners Podcast, co-hosts Vinnie Somma and Brent LaBrada switch seats as Vinnie interviews Brent about his life-long passion for dogs. From his early days volunteering in shelters to overcoming personal loss, Brent’s story reveals how dogs have been both his teachers and healers. Hear how mentorship, empathy, and a deep sense of purpose shaped his approach to training — and how he’s now using his success to help the rescue community and inspire responsible dog ownership.
In this special episode of The Dog Owners Podcast, host Brent LaBrada flips the script and interviews his co-host Vinnie Somma — the voice and vision behind Say It Once Dog Training.
Vinnie opens up about his childhood, the challenges that fueled his drive, and the deep passion that turned his love for dogs into a full-time mission. It’s a fun, honest, and inspiring conversation between two friends who live and breathe dogs and who want to help owners do the same.
Because at the end of the day, people don’t care what you do — they care why you do it.
🎧 Tune in for laughter, stories, and real insight into what makes one of today’s most influential dog trainers tick.
In this first episode of The Dog Owners Podcast, professional trainers Brent LaBrada and Vinnie Somma break down one of the most important — and often overlooked — parts of raising a balanced, happy dog: a healthy daily routine.
They introduce the simple, easy-to-follow system built around four essential stages every dog should go through multiple times a day: Sleep, Potty, PET (Play, Exercise/Training), and Decompression.
Brent and Vinnie share their insights on how this structure helps dogs feel calm, fulfilled, and connected to their owners — whether you’re raising a new puppy, welcoming a rescue, or just trying to bring more peace to your household.
Tune in to learn how consistency can transform your relationship with your dog — and make life easier for everyone under your roof. 🐾
In this first episode of The Dog Owners Podcast, professional trainers Brent LaBrada and Vinnie Somma break down one of the most important — and often overlooked — parts of raising a balanced, happy dog: a healthy daily routine.
They introduce the simple, easy-to-follow system built around four essential stages every dog should go through multiple times a day: Sleep, Potty, PET (Play, Exercise/Training), and Decompression.
Brent and Vinnie share their insights on how this structure helps dogs feel calm, fulfilled, and connected to their owners — whether you’re raising a new puppy, welcoming a rescue, or just trying to bring more peace to your household.
Tune in to learn how consistency can transform your relationship with your dog — and make life easier for everyone under your roof. 🐾