The Doodle Pro® Podcast: Positive Training Tips for a Calm & Well-Behaved Doodle
The Doodle Pro® – Corinne Gearhart, Certified Dog Trainer & Doodle Expert
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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, understanding, and helping your Doodle feel safe, confident, and cared fo...
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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, understanding, and helping your Doodle feel safe, confident, and cared fo...
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, understanding, and helping your Doodle feel safe, confident, and cared fo...
Helping Your Doodle Through Daylight Saving Time — Without the Chaos 🎁 Grab your complimentary Doodle Morning Flow™ Blueprint: 👉 thedoodlepro.com/morningflow 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 memo. Suddenly breakfast feels late, bedtime feels early, and thos...
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’ve introduced puppies to dogs at every life stage—from busy...
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-specific training course designed to transform chao...
JOIN THE CHALLENGE (complimentary): https://thedoodlepro.com/parentchallenge 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, the real costs of letting it ride, and 10 red flags so you can spot the pattern...
Does your Doodle bark at leaves, lunge on leash, or spook at everyday noises? You’re not alone. In this episode of The Doodle Pro® Podcast, certified trainer Corinne Gearhart talks with Dr. Zazie Todd, author of Bark: The Science of Helping Your Anxious, Fearful, and Reactive Dog, about why Doodles are prone to anxiety and reactivity—and how you can help. You’ll learn the difference between fear and anxiety, why positive reinforcement builds optimism, and how relaxation protocols can transfor...
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 leaving). And because timing matters, I’ll share how the crat...
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 decompress 🦈How crates can prevent over-arousal and support be...
Think you need to keep your puppy home until all their shots are done? Think again! In Ep 73, Puppy Culture founder Jane Messineo Lindquist busts the biggest puppy socialization myth, shares the #1 thing breeders should do before puppies go home, and gives hope for rescue and adult dogs too. This episode could change your puppy’s future. 💡 You’ll Learn: ✔️ How to safely socialize your puppy before all vaccines are complete ✔️ The #1 thing Jane wishes every breeder would do before ...
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 “manding” really means (and why it’s not just “sit for petti...
🚢 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 community. 💛 What You’ll Hear in This Episode: ✔️ What it felt li...
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-15-year-old inspired the book’s creation🐾 The surprising feedba...
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 have to be strict to work. You’ll learn: The difference between structure and rigidity (and why one helps, the other hurts)How a daily schedule actually reduces stress—for you and your DoodleWhat flexible “anchor points” look like for potty breaks, training, vet visits, and moreWhy Doodle-specific...
If your Doodle seems like a completely different dog after lunch—zooming through the house, barking nonstop, stealing socks, or demanding your attention like you owe them—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. It’s not about wearing them out. It’s a repeatable rhythm that helps your Doodle know what to expect—so their nervous system can finally settle… and so can yours. In ...
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 DoodlesThe science behind predictability and behavior regulationHow r...
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 Learn: Why not all classical music calms dogs (and which works best...
🚨 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, I team up with parenting and training expert Michelle Stern of Pooch Parenting to uncover: ❓ Why does my dog growl — and what does it REALLY mean? ❓ Is growling always a warning sign of aggression? ❓ Should you correct your dog when t...
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 Doodle’s body language to avoid overwhelm ✔️ The 3-second rule for saf...
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, growling, and separation anxiety. I’ve pulled together the best insights from past expert episodes to help you: 🐾 Prevent painful mats & keep your Doodle’s coat healthy 🐾 Understand why growling isn’t “bad” — and how to respond calmly 🐾 Finally get real answers on separation anxiety 💡 Dive Deeper: &nbs...
Are Goldendoodles, Labradoodles, and other Poodle mixes really hypoallergenic — or is it just a myth? 🤔🐶 In this episode of The Doodle Pro® Podcast, I’m joined by dog scientist and ethical breeder Amanda Venturino (MSc in Immunology & Animal Science) to unpack what the research actually says about dog allergies, shedding, and Doodle coats. ✨ You’ll Learn: ✅ What “hypoallergenic” really means (and why it’s misunderstood) ✅ The science of dog allergies & the Can F1 protein ✅ Why some...
The Doodle Pro® Podcast: Positive Training Tips for a Calm & Well-Behaved Doodle
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, understanding, and helping your Doodle feel safe, confident, and cared fo...
