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 system can settle—and so can yours.
In this episode of The Doodle Pro® Podcast, I break down why midday chaos happens, why it’s especially common in smart, sensitive Doodles, and how a simple reset routine can change the entire tone of your afternoons.
💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:
✔️ Why midday zoomies and barking happen (and why it’s not your fault)
✔️ How overstimulation builds throughout the day
✔️ What The Midday Reset™ is and how it works
✔️ Why this approach is more effective than longer walks or more training
✔️ How predictable rhythm supports calm and focus
📚 I also share a peek inside Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint™, now a #1 Amazon Best Seller, which shows Doodle parents how to build flexible daily structure that actually works in real life.
👉 Next listen: To understand the foundation behind The Midday Reset™, cue up Episode 67: Why Structure Works for Doodles: The Secret to Calm, Connection, and Better Behavior.
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🎧 You don’t have to just survive the chaos. Let’s build a routine your Doodle—and your whole household—can rely on.
Because Doodles aren’t just “high-energy mutts.”
They’re different—wonderfully so.
🌟 Want Ongoing Support With Your Doodle?
Love your Doodle and want ongoing, science-based support? The Doodle Pro® Honor Society offers live Q&As with me, expert guest sessions, a resource library, and a private Doodle parent community.
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