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Dog Trainer's PodcastS4. Ep.15 Interview w/ Josh Beckler of K9 Optima - DTPIn this episode, Mariano and Brent sit down with Josh Beckler of K9 Optima for a powerful and thoughtful conversation on the craft of dog training, the value of humility, and the systems that shape great trainers. Josh shares his unique journey—from developing an early bond with dogs, to a career in corporate investigations, and ultimately to becoming a respected voice in the dog training community. His background gives him a rare, investigative lens on behavior, communication, and assessment that few trainers possess.Together, we explore the importance of...
2025-11-211h 07Dog Trainer's PodcastS4. Ep.14 Interview with JJ Siebrasse - DTPIn this episode, Mariano and Brent sit down with JJ Siebrasse, a military veteran, former law enforcement officer, and respected dog trainer, to discuss the real, unfiltered journey of building a career and business in the dog training world. JJ shares how his unconventional path led him to dog training, opening up about early mistakes, the evolution of training methods, and the mindset shifts that shaped his growth as both a trainer and entrepreneur.Together, we break down the realities of running a dog training business—beyond the dogs. JJ highlights th...
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The Dog Owners' PodcastThe Inspiring Journey of Dog Trainer Brent LaBradaThis 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.
2025-11-031h 00The Dog Owners' Podcast“The Routine Every Dog Owner Needs”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...
2025-10-2448 min
The Dog Owners' Podcast“The Routine Every Dog Owner Needs”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, w...
2025-10-1748 minDog Trainer's PodcastS4. Ep.13 Interview with Jonas Black - DTPIn this episode, Mariano and Brent welcome back Jonas Black for a powerful and deeply personal conversation about growth, grief, and the healing power of dogs. Jonas opens up about his transformative journey after “giving his life to Jesus Christ” and becoming a father, sharing how faith, family, and responsibility continue to shape his path as a trainer and leader.Together, we explore the emotional highs and difficult lows of navigating life with dogs—from the profound pain of loss to the lessons that come with love, connection, and accountability. Jonas emphas...
2025-09-271h 24Dog Trainer's PodcastS4. Ep.12 Interview w/ Haley White of K9 Ethix - DTPIn this episode, Mariano and Brent sit down with Haley White of K9 Ethix—a professional dog trainer whose journey from the world of ballet to behavior work offers a powerful example of passion, resilience, and purpose. Haley opens up about her path from being a dog enthusiast to launching her own training brand, and how she navigated major life transitions, including pregnancy and motherhood, while growing her business.Together, we explore the emotional highs and real-world challenges of running a dog training company, adapting business practices around family li...
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Dog Trainer's PodcastThe CANIS Pro Series - Don't Hate! ...EVALUATE! - Tips for conducting a training/behavioral assessmentOn this episode of the CANIS Pro Series, host Brent LaBrada emphasizes the essential role of behavioral assessments in dog training. Before any training begins, understanding a dog's unique behavior is crucial for creating a customized and effective plan. Brent takes listeners through his process of evaluating a dog and their family, from assessing a dog's temperament to identifying any potential challenges. He explains the key signals he looks for during these assessments, how they shape training strategies, and why this step can make all the difference in a dog’s long-term success. If you're a trainer or dog ow...
2025-03-2720 minDog Trainer's PodcastS4. Ep.10 Interview w/ Jacob Morgan of Yorkshire Canine Academy - DTPInterview w/ Jacob Morgan of Yorkshire Canine AcademyIn this episode of the Dog Trainers Podcast, Mariano Alvarez and Brent Labrada sit down with Jacob Morgan from Yorkshire Canine Academy to explore his journey from professional rugby player to successful dog trainer. Jacob shares how mentorship, strategic content creation, and a strong personal brand have shaped his business. They discuss the evolving role of social media in dog training, the importance of taking sabbaticals for personal growth, and how raising prices can improve both business and life balance. Jacob also opens up about cultural experiences...
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Dog Trainer's PodcastThe CANIS Pro Series - New Lead! Who Dis? - Mastering Client Phone ConversationsEpisode Title: Mastering Client Conversations | The CANIS Pro SeriesIn this episode of The Dog Trainers Podcast, Brent LaBrada introduces a brand-new segment: The CANIS Pro Series. In this first episode of the series, Brent dives into the crucial art of talking with new clients or leads who reach out to your business. A high percentage of dog trainers struggle with effectively communicating the value of their services, which often results in missed opportunities.Brent explores key human psychology techniques that can help you build trust, make clients feel comfortable, and...
2025-02-2532 minDog Trainer's PodcastS4. Ep.7 Method K9 Institute w/ Stephanie and Julius Vichinsky - DTPHere's the revised episode description without emojis:Episode Title: Building the Future of Dog Training with Method CanineIn this episode of The Dog Trainer’s Podcast, hosts Brent LaBrada and Mariano Alvarez welcome back Julius and Stephanie Vichinsky of Method Canine to discuss their latest venture—the Method Canine Institute—and the evolving landscape of professional dog training.Together, they explore the challenges and rewards of transitioning from in-person training to online coaching, emphasizing the importance of personal and professional development, financial management, and team dynamics. The Vichinskys share their experi...
2025-02-121h 33Dog Trainer's PodcastS4. Ep.5 Turning Dog Training into a Thriving Business with Will & Zack from Hayden - DTPTurning Dog Training into a Thriving Business with Will & Zack from HaydenEpisode Description: Dog training is more than just a craft—it’s a business. In this episode, Mariano Alvarez and Brent LaBrada sit down with Will and Zack from Hayden to explore the challenges that dog trainers face when it comes to marketing, sales, and time management. They dive into the importance of understanding client needs, leveraging CRM systems, and building a strong online presence to create a sustainable and successful dog training business. Learn...
2025-01-311h 12Dog Trainer's PodcastS4. Ep.3 Think like a leader w/ Tyler Muto - DTPDog Trainers Podcast: Think like a leader with Tyler MutoIn this first episode of a three-part series, hosts Mariano Alvarez and Brent Labrada welcome the renowned Tyler Muto back to the show for an in-depth discussion about the skills dog trainers need to excel in their craft and businesses.Tyler shares invaluable insights into:Creating a clear vision for your training journey.The importance of self-review, journaling, and asking the right questions.Developing structured approaches to training and business operations.Honing sales techniques to connect with clients effectively.This episode...
2025-01-151h 30Dog Trainer's PodcastS4. Ep.1 Improve your business model in 2025! - DTPIn this episode of the Dog Trainers Podcast, Mariano Alvarez and Brent LaBrada kick off Season Four by discussing the importance of optimizing dog training businesses. They explore key areas such as marketing, sales, and delivery, emphasizing the need to understand customer needs and experiment with services. The conversation also highlights effective time management strategies and the significance of enhancing the client onboarding experience to ensure customer satisfaction and loyalty. In this episode, Brent LaBrada and Mariano Alvarez discuss essential strategies for dog trainers to enhance their business operations. They emphasize the importance of effective onboarding, managing customer relationships...
2025-01-0953 minDog Trainer's PodcastS3. Ep. 13 Happy Holidays, future plans, and the end of season 3! - DTPIn this festive episode, we reflect on an incredible year, celebrating milestones like the Kynology Shoot in LA, Brent’s new training facility, and unforgettable events like the Canine Conference and Kynology Event. We also thank our amazing guests and listeners for their support and share exciting plans for 2025 including starting season 4 of the Dog Trainer's Podcast!Join us as we wrap up the year with gratitude, holiday wishes, and a heartfelt call to keep learning, training, and cherishing our dogs. Don’t miss this special holiday send-off!Thanks for listening!Mariano Alvarez...
2024-12-2344 minDog Trainer's PodcastS3. Ep.12 Interview with Darshan Herrán - DTPCo-hosts Mariano Alvarez and Brent Labrada welcome dog trainer Darshan Herrán. They discuss Darshan's journey into dog training, the importance of quality breeding, and the influence of growing up in a dog-training family. The conversation also touches on modern dog training techniques, the role of social media, and the significance of play in training. Darshan shares insights on building relationships with dogs beyond obedience and highlights the value of mentorship in the dog-training community. The episode concludes with information about upcoming workshops and events.Thanks for listening!Mariano AlvarezIG @UNTAMEDDOGCOwww.u...
2024-12-201h 02Dog Trainer's PodcastS3. Ep.11 Interview With Dr. Melanie Uhde of Canine Decoded - DTPHosts Mariano Alvarez and Brent Labrada welcome Dr. Melanie Ude, a researcher and dog trainer. They discuss Melanie's journey from academia to dog training, the evolution of dog training perspectives, and the importance of asking the right questions in dog training and life. Melanie shares insights from her experiences, work with Canine Decoded, and upcoming projects, including a new educational program for dog trainers. The conversation emphasizes the need for a deeper understanding of dog behavior and the integration of scientific research into practical training methods.Thanks for listening!!Mariano AlvarezIG @UNTAMEDDOGCOwww...
2024-12-171h 11Dog Trainer's PodcastS3. Ep.8 Communicating with clients - DTP"I am a teacher of people and the subject is dog training" - Michael Ellis. This is a quote that sums up the job of a dog trainer perfectly! The issue sometimes is that dog trainers have so much to learn and master with dogs that we have to struggle to find time to learn how to improve our skills as educators and communicators. In this episode, Brent and Mariano discuss tips and lessons that have helped them improve their abilities to communicate with their clients.Thanks for listening!! Mariano AlvarezIG @UNTAMEDDOGCOwww.u...
2024-08-2745 minDog Trainer's PodcastS3. Ep.7 Time management and organization - DTPAs a dog trainer, what do you tend to struggle with the most? Yup, us too! Managing time, juggling tasks, organizing a day or a week is a skill in itself! Sadly, it's a skill that most dog trainers struggle with. It's also something that can absolutely transform your business and give you your personal life back. In this episode, Brent and Mariano discuss some tips and tricks that they've learned to help them manage their time, businesses, our podcast, and personal lives! Thanks for listening!!Mariano AlvarezIG @UNTAMEDDOGCOwww.untameddogco.com...
2024-08-2143 minDog Trainer's PodcastS3. Ep.6 Authentic Authority In Dog Training - DTPA concept that many dog owners and trainers struggle with is the concept of establishing authority with your dogs. What does that mean? Do I have to be harsh on my dog? How do I establish authority with my dogs? Brent and Mariano get into what authentic authority looks like in dog training. They discuss ideas on how to establish authority with your dog. They also discuss common issues or misconceptions that can hinder people from developing a healthy sense of authority.Thanks for listening!! Mariano AlvarezIG @UNTAMEDDOGCOwww.untameddogco.comPh...
2024-04-3045 minDog Trainer's PodcastS3. Ep.5 Interview with Julius Vichinsky of Method K9 - DTPMethod K9 is a wildly popular and successful dog training and rehabilitation program in Post Falls Idaho. We've had a chance to interview Stephanie Vichinsky, co-owner and head trainer in a previous interview (S2. Ep. 25) during which, she couldn't say enough good things about her husband and co-owner of Method K9 Julius Vichinsky. Julius is credited and the talent behind the scenes which perfectly complements Stephanie as the talent on screen. With such high praise, naturally, we had to interview him and get his thoughts on what dog trainers should focus on when starting and scaling their dog training...
2024-04-111h 30Dog Trainer's PodcastS3. Ep.4 Understanding Training Systems - DTPDog trainers all across the globe typically adhere to a particular training system. This could be due to the way they were taught to train. This could be due to the type of dogs or clientele they regularly encounter, etc. Now, here's the pro/con scenario: Pro - Different systems allow for trainers to learn new techniques from each other and evolve their own methods. Con - In the age of social media, many trainers can begin to argue why their system is superior to another. DTP has decided to wade into this topic in the form of discussing w...
2024-04-1025 minDog Trainer's PodcastS3. Ep.3 Master Your Material - DTPYou've heard the saying, "practice what you preach". But it's also important not to preach until you've practiced! In this episode Mariano and Brent discuss the importance of mastering your own material before you train other people's dogs. They go over the ethical expectations of a professional to be knowledgeable. They discuss How to go about mastering a part of the craft before seeking something new. And much more!! Thanks for listening!!Mariano AlvarezIG @UNTAMEDDOGCOwww.untameddogco.comPhoenix, AZBrent LaBradaIG @ @CANISBEHAVIORwww.canisdogtraining.comLos...
2024-03-2137 minDog Trainer's PodcastS3. Ep.2 C/O Board and Train - DTPClient / Owner episode:Brent and Mariano give the cliff notes on board and train programs. We know that there are many dog owners out there who aren't sure what these programs are, what they should be able to reasonably expect, and what red flags to learn to look for. Let us dissect this for you guys so that you can understand these programs from the perspective of two dog trainers! Thanks for listening!!Mariano AlvarezIG @UNTAMEDDOGCOwww.untameddogco.comPhoenix, AZBrent LaBradaIG @ @CANISBEHAVIORwww.canisdogtraining.com
2024-03-0427 minDog Trainer's PodcastS3. Ep.1 C/O How to walk your dogs - DTPSeason 3 is kicking off with our first Client/Owner-centric episode ever!!It's funny to think there are so many ways to go about something as simple as walking down the street with your dog. We often get questions like, "Should I ask them to heel, or let them walk freely?", "should they be allowed to sniff or expected to focus?", etc. In this episode, Mariano and Brent discuss the methods of leash walking with your dog and they go over the pros and cons of each of the major methods. Thanks for listening!!Mariano Alvarez...
2024-01-3137 minDog Trainer's PodcastS2. Ep.26 - Closing out Season 2! - DTPIn this, our final episode of season 2, Brent and Mariano reflect on what a journey this season has been. They go over the ups and downs of season 2. What they would like to continue to build on and improve for season 3, and what our listeners can expect moving forward! Thanks for listening!Mariano AlvarezIG @UNTAMEDDOGCOwww.untameddogco.comPhoenix, AZBrent LaBradaIG @ @CANISBEHAVIORwww.canisdogtraining.comLos Angeles, CA
2023-12-311h 00Dog Trainer's PodcastS2. Ep.25 Interview with Stephanie of Method K9 - DTPStephanie Vichinsky is the owner and head trainer of Method K9 in Post Falls Idaho. She has built a highly successful training program, online courses, and a huge presence on social media. Mariano, Brent, and Stephanie dive into what it takes to balance all of this. They discuss the value of connecting with clients. As well as what it takes to run a family business. Thank you for listening! Stephanie VichinskyIG @DAVIDTHEDOGTRAINERwww.methodk9.comPost Falls, IDMariano AlvarezIG @UNTAMEDDOGCOwww.untameddogco.comPhoenix, AZ
2023-12-211h 14Dog Trainer's PodcastS2. Ep.24 Interview with David Tirpak - DTPDavid Tirpak, AKA David The Dog Trainer is a dog trainer, business owner, and podcaster not unlike Mariano and Brent. He is the host of the David The Dog Trainer Podcast and owns Miracle K9 Training in Cleveland OH. In this interview, the three of them dive into what modern dog training culture looks like. They discuss what effects social media might be having on the future of dog training. They offer their thoughts on some of the FF tool ban movements. This and so much more!! Thanks for listening!!David TirpakIG @DAVIDTHEDOGTRAINERwww.m...
2023-10-252h 08Dog Trainer's PodcastS2. Ep.23 Finding a work-life balance - DTPWhy do you feel burnt out when you work too much? How much work even is too much work? How do you find a work-life balance that works for you? What are some of the work-life balances that work for other dog trainer friends of ours? What are the common pitfalls that lead to work-life imbalance? Mariano and Brent discuss these questions and more in their first episode in some time that involves just the two of them! Be sure to check this out and let us know what you think of it. Thanks for listening!!Mariano...
2023-07-261h 19Dog Trainer's PodcastS2. Ep.22 Contract Advice From a Lawyer Friend - DTPDISCLAIMER: This episode and its contents are not formal legal advice. Nothing said here can form an attorney-client relationship. If you need legal advice you should contact a local professional.What measures should you take in order to protect yourself and your staff? Do you have an up-to-date training contract? Have you taken the time to form an LLC? If not, is it because the thought of dealing with contracts and lawyers is daunting or stressful? We completely understand how scary these things can seem. That's why we've enlisted the help of our lawyer friend...
2023-07-121h 51Dog Trainer's PodcastS2. Ep.21 Interview with Tom Davis - DTPSo much has changed for Tom since last we spoke. He is a father and a husband now. His brand, Tom Davis International has been growing at a tremendous pace. He has entered into some new business partnerships with Kru Coffee, Impact Dog Crates, and all kind of other opportunities that are first-time ventures for a dog trainer. He's been having an immense growth period. He has settled into a calm, vigilant, and grateful perspective toward life. To quote a band we all love, "I guess this is growing up" - Blink 182. In this episode, we dive into all...
2023-03-181h 46Dog Trainer's PodcastS2. Ep.20 Interview with Nino Drowaert of STSK9 - DTPNino Drowaert of STSK9 is a very high-level dog trainer from Belgium. He has worked with dogs for local police departments. He has clients in the competition and working dog fields. He has very in-depth online training programs, and so much more! This episode discusses Nino's introduction to the dog training world. We learn about Nino's impressive, detailed understanding of what it takes to make a champion. We discuss the current state of affairs regarding e-collar ban proposals, and much more! Thanks for listening!Mariano AlvarezIG @UNTAMEDDOGCOwww.untameddogco.comPhoenix, AZ
2023-02-161h 47Dog Trainer's PodcastS2. Ep.19 Interview with Dr. Temple Grandin - DTPDr. Temple Grandin is a professor at Colorado State University. She is a published author, a highly respected animal behaviorist, and an all-around highly respected and influential voice in the humane treatment of animals. DTP co-hosts, Brent and Mariano were lucky enough to speak with her. The topic of why the use of tools in dog training came up. Her latest book "Visual Thinking" was discussed briefly as well. More than anything, though, you can really feel Dr. Grandin's passion and level of insight into understanding how animals view the world as well as themselves. This indeed was one...
2023-02-072h 07Dog Trainer's PodcastS2. Ep.18 Interview with Dogtra - DTPE-collars are very controversial tools. Many think that they should be banned and outlawed. Many others work with them to transform the lives of dogs and their relationships with their families. Much of this divide seems to be centered around people's experience levels with these tools. As with most things in life, knowledge, and experience are required in order to be able to make informed decisions on these tools. Dogtra has been doing more to help expand the availability of accurate information than most. They sent over Lorraine and Pete to chat with us. In this episode, we discuss t...
2023-01-311h 40Dog Trainer's PodcastS2. Ep.17 Behavioral Euthanasia Pt.2 Ft. Vinnie Somma, Samantha Johnson, & John Gotta - DTPYou guys asked and we have answered! Behavioral Euthanasia is such a significant and important topic. Last episode we had an insightful conversation with Michael Ellis and Denise Fenzi. But it seemed that we needed to ensure this topic got the air time it deserved. This is why we've decided to have another conversation regarding behavioral euthanasia. This time, we've enlisted the help of a few of our good friends! We were able to enlist the help of Vinnie Somma from Say It Once, John Gotta of Gotta Train, and Samantha Johnson of Packlife_LA. We hope you...
2023-01-091h 36Dog Trainer's PodcastS2. Ep.16: Behavioral Euthanasia - Ft. Michael Ellis & Denise Fenzi - DTPThe hard reality is that dogs are sometimes euthanized for behavioral reasons. It has been a very hot topic in the dog training and dog behavioral worlds for decades. Naturally, this means that it's a topic that isn't openly discussed very often. Possibly because of how difficult it can be to navigate while allowing for cooler heads to prevail. Possibly because it's a tough pill to swallow for someone who may come to the realization that they can't save every dog. Possibly because the topics of genetics and training methods can already be hot topics in themselves without euthanasia...
2022-11-102h 08Dog Trainer's PodcastS2. Ep.15: Why do we train dogs? - DTPWhy do we train our dogs?What exactly is it that we're looking to accomplish?Why have we decided to strive for the goals that we strive for?In this episode, Mariano and Brent discuss why we do what we do. It sounds like a very simple question. However, it's an important question to ask yourself. This came as a tip from Jay Jack, who talks about the importance of staying on task. However, in order to stay on task, we need to know what the task is.The goal of this episode...
2022-10-0844 minDog Trainer's PodcastS2. Ep.14: Mariano and Brent disagree!! - DTPHey guys!The best part of Brent and Mariano being able to do the show together is that they get to balance each other out! That being said, as much as they love working together, they do disagree on things! In this episode, they hash out a disagreement on the show so that you, the best listeners in the world, can help weigh in. The disagreement is based around whether DTP should be open to interview some of social media's more popular trainers. Thank you for listening!! Mariano AlvarezIG @UNTAMEDDOGCOwww.untameddogco.c...
2022-07-0739 minDog Trainer's PodcastS2. Ep.13: Creating Clarity - DTPHey guys, We're back!! After a long hiatus, Brent and Mariano just couldn't stay away from you guys any longer! Now they're back at it in a big way! In this episode, the guys discuss the ins and outs of how, when, and why to create clarity with your dog. They've broken this down into 3 major components to help you guys with your dogs and your clients. These components are broken down as: 1. Communication (timing) 2. Conditioning (building a program) 3. Create calmness The guys go into detail with these points. They offer tip...
2022-07-0659 minDog Trainer's PodcastS2. Ep.12: Interview with Robert Cabral - DTPRobert Cabral is a very well respected name in the dog training world! He's done it all. From working various sport dogs at a high level. To building pet obedience programs that have been hugely successful. To helping build many of the best rescue programs that are still implemented to this day in Los Angeles, CA. In this episode, we have the opportunity to gain insights from his years of experience. We discuss the state of the rescue world. We ask for his advice on newer trainers having difficult conversations with owners. We deep dive into his history as...
2022-03-082h 02Dog Trainer's PodcastS2. Ep.11: Interview with Joel Silverman and Bryan Renfro, Hollywood dog trainers! - DTPWe had the incredible opportunity to interview two legendary animal trainers in Hollywood, Joel Silverman, and Bryan Renfro! We discuss their amazing catalogs of work in film and commercials and the various animals they've worked with. We discuss their respective stories and what got them into the unique world of training animals for film and TV. We discuss the state of the dog training world today. Joel and Bryan cover their upcoming workshop tour, "Dog training for film and TV". We discuss Joel's workshop tour with Jay Jack and Larry Krohn. We discuss how training dogs for film can b...
2022-02-121h 53Dog Trainer's PodcastS2. Ep.10: Interview with Jay Jack of Next Level Dogs Pt.2 - DTPIt's amazing how people's life experiences can lend to their ability to teach others. Jay Jack is someone who's lived so much in such a short amount of time. This has afforded him such a unique take on the world of dog training. He's absolutely mastered the art of conveying his knowledge to his audience. We were lucky enough to have a conversation with him. In part two of this two-part interview, we get a chance to discuss dog training in detail. We go discuss handling skills vs. training skills. We discuss the importance of setting and holding clear c...
2022-02-111h 34Dog Trainer's PodcastS2. Ep.10: Interview with Jay Jack of Next Level Dogs Pt.1 - DTPIt's amazing how people's life experiences can lend to their ability to teach others. Jay Jack is someone who's lived so much in such a short amount of time. This has afforded him such a unique take on the world of dog training. He's absolutely mastered the art of conveying his knowledge to his audience. We were lucky enough to have a conversation with him. In part one of this two-part interview, we get a chance to get to know Jay Jack. His life story, who inspired him to become a dog trainer, we learn about his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu g...
2022-02-081h 27Dog Trainer's PodcastS2. Ep.9: How to get the most from your clients - DTPIn this episode, Brent and Mariano discuss some of the difficulties associated with helping clients learn to be more accountable with training. We dive into learned lessons, techniques, and tactics that have helped us build habits in our clients. We go over ways to develop accountability. We discuss different modes of teaching and explaining. The role that clear instruction plays in building motivation and so much more! Thanks for listening!!Mariano AlvarezIG @UNTAMEDDOGCOwww.untameddogco.comPhoenix, AZBrent LaBradaIG @CANISBEHAVIORwww.canisdogtraining.comLos Angeles...
2021-12-231h 24Dog Trainer's PodcastS2. Ep.8: Interview with Kaitlin Kane Stankowski of Kane9dogtraining - DTPHey guys, Mariano here!Brent and I had the chance to speak with Kaitlin of kane9dogtraining. She's such a kind and knowledgeable person. We enjoyed our conversation a ton! In this episode, we discuss Kaitlin's background in marketing before dog training. We learn about her journey in developing her presence online. We had a chance to touch on the importance of personal development work when running a business. And, of course, we discuss the state of dog training today! Thank you for listening!Kaitlin Kane StankowskiIG @kane9dogtrainingwww.kane9dogtraining.com
2021-12-111h 08Dog Trainer's PodcastS2. Ep.7: Interview with Brett Baily of Who's A Good Boy Industries - DTPHey guys, Mariano here!Brent and I had the chance to speak with a very special guest whose unique perspective on training was fun to dive into. This is Brett Baily of Who's A Good Boy Industries. He has a background that is unique in the dog training world. Before training, he worked as a fitness coach and life coach. He dove heavily into the world of neuroscience and has brought that knowledge with him into dog training. In this episode, we discuss his background and history. We discuss how he structures his programs. And, of course, we...
2021-11-192h 17Dog Trainer's PodcastS2. Ep.6: Interview with Linn Boyke of School of Dog Psychology - DTPHey guys, Mariano here!You know, Brent and I have really enjoyed the opportunity to have conversations that span such diverse viewpoints. It's pretty amazing how many different ways we can all look at one small skillset in the vast array of life overall! This time we were able to have an incredibly stimulating conversation with another huge influential force in the world of dog behavior. I'm referring to Mr. Linn Boyke! Linn has an impressive resume that spans decades of focusing on and mastering his craft of rehabilitating dogs. He's worked with Cesar since before The Dog...
2021-10-202h 17Dog Trainer's PodcastDTP Holiday special! - National Understanding Your Dog Day!Here it is, guys!National Understanding Your Dog Day! This is the brainchild of our good friends John Gotta and Maligator Mom. They came up with an awesome idea to establish a new holiday centered around building awareness of our dog's needs. In this episode, Mariano and Brent dive int to the origins of the holiday. They discuss the issues plaguing the dog world that prompted the need for this movement. How we as trainers can use this to build connections with fellow trainers, and so much more! Thanks for listening!! Mariano AlvarezIG...
2021-10-1731 minDog Trainer's PodcastS2. Ep.5: Interview with Chad Gabriel of Team Floppy Ears - DTPHey guys!In this episode of the Dog Trainers Podcast, Mariano and Brent were lucky enough to have a great conversation with Chad Gabriel of Team Floppy Ears! We dive into his life before dog training. Important and valuable life lessons learned, and how they can help you develop as a trainer. We learn about his beautiful family that is his world! We learn about the ethos of TFE. We discuss the controversial nature of his IG and TikTok pages. We cover what's to come for the future of TFE, and so much more! Thanks for listening!!
2021-10-131h 53Dog Trainer's PodcastS2. Ep.4: Interview with Jeff Gellman of Solid K9 Training - DTPHey guys!In this episode of the Dog Trainer's Podcast, we're excited to announce that we've finally had the opportunity to interview Jeff Gellman! Jeff is the owner of Solid K9 Training in Providence, Rhoad Island. He's got a huge online presence including literally thousands of free training videos. He's also been quite a controversial figure in the dog training world. In this episode, we get to dive into all of this with him! We talk about his life before dog training. We discuss how he got into it. We discuss the state of training today. We learn...
2021-10-052h 12Dog Trainer's PodcastS2. Ep.3: Starting and scaling your dog training business - DTPWhat's up, guys! Mariano here!!Have you guys ever wondered how someone's journey as a business owner/entrepreneur began? Ever felt the fear of the unknown as you consider taking that leap of faith of taking your passion for dog training to the next level? We have too!! In this episode of DTP Brent and I dive into the origin stories of our respective businesses. We start at the very beginning working dogs under the table from our small Los Angeles apartments. We discuss the importance of forming an LLC or other corp. We discuss business insurance. We...
2021-09-221h 20Dog Trainer's PodcastS2. Ep.2: Interview w/ Vinnie Somma Pt.2 - DTPWelcome back to Part 2 of the Vinnie Somma Interview here on the Dog Trainers Podcast.Vinnie is the owner of Say it Once Dog Training in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania and has over 300k followers just on Instagram alone. We had so much to talk about from his group classes to how he gained such a huge following that we had to seperate the episode into two parts.Vinnie is the perfect first guest to have for the new season and we hope we can have him back as soon as possible for another episode. As always...
2021-07-281h 19Dog Trainer's PodcastS2, Ep.2: Interview w/ Vinnie Somma Pt.1 - DTPWelcome back to season 2 of the Dog Trainers Podcast and for this episode we have our first guest of the new season: Vinnie Somma!Vinnie is the owner of Say it Once Dog Training in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania and has over 300k followers just on Instagram alone. We had so much to talk about from his group classes to how he gained such a huge following that we had to seperate the episode into two parts.Vinnie is the perfect first guest to have for the new season and we hope we can have him back...
2021-07-281h 30Dog Trainer's PodcastS2. Ep.1: How To Level Up - DTPWe're Back!!!!!!!!!!! Season 2 of the Dog Trainers Podcast is finally here and we are as excited as ever. We couldn't have gotten to where we are today without all you listeners and supporters out there and for that we sincerely thank you all. In the first episode of the new season, we discuss the best ways to see what level you are at in dog training. We also discuss the differences in the Pet Dog Training world and the Sport Dog Training world as well as the things we learned from Sport Dog Trainers, the power of s...
2021-07-071h 13Dog Trainer's PodcastEp.51: Season 1 finale: What we've learned and what's to come! - DTPHey everyone, welcome to the final episode of season one of the Dog Trainers Podcast! We've had such a blast doing this. We can't thank you all enough for all your support. We also want to assure you that season two is going to be so much bigger and better!! In this episode, we discuss some of the valuable lessons that we've learned while speaking with our incredible guests. We discuss the lessons that we've learned ourselves by deciding to take on this challenge of doing a podcast. and finally, we discuss some of the big...
2021-06-2258 minDog Trainer's PodcastEp.50-2: Interview with John Gotta Pt.2 - DTPHey everyone, welcome back to another episode of the Dog Trainers Podcast! On this episode we continue our interview with John Gotta, a trainer who specializes in behavioral modification training. On this episode, we talk about how effectively reward your dog, how to better connect with your clients and the importance of volunteering at rescue shelters. Thank you John for your time and coming to join us and we hope to see you all on the next episode of DTP!You can reach us h...
2021-05-251h 11Dog Trainer's PodcastEp.50-1: Interview with John Gotta Pt.1 - DTPHey everyone, welcome back to another episode of the Dog Trainers Podcast! On this episode we are joined by John Gotta, a trainer who specializes in behavioral modification training. In this episode we talk about how John got into dog training, how we explain certain aspects of dog training to clients and what true mentorship looks like today. Thank you for listening and we’ll catch you in the next episodeYou can reach us here:IG @ DOGTRAINERSPODCAST
2021-05-2555 minDog Trainer's PodcastEp.49-2: Interview with Denise Fenzi & Sara Brueske Part 2 - DTPHey everyone, welcome back to another episode of the Dog Trainers Podcast. Join Brent and Mariano as they interview Denise Fenzi, author of the best selling book “Beyond the BackYard”, “Dog Sports Vol.1-4” and her most recent book “Conversations with Raika”. She is also joined by a returning guest to the Podcast and R+ trainer, Sara Brueske.In this episode, we discuss who influences and motivates us outside of dog training, finding ways to get owners to care more about training their dogs, the upsides and downsides to modern day dog training in the age of social media...
2021-05-071h 05Dog Trainer's PodcastEp.49-3: Interview with Denise Fenzi & Sara Brueske Part 3 - DTPHey everyone, welcome back to another episode of the Dog Trainers Podcast. Join Brent and Mariano as they interview Denise Fenzi, author of the best selling book “Beyond the BackYard”, “Dog Sports Vol.1-4” and her most recent book “Conversations with Raika”. She is also joined by a returning guest to the Podcast and R+ trainer, Sara Brueske.In this episode, we discuss who influences and motivates us outside of dog training, finding ways to get owners to care more about training their dogs, the upsides and downsides to modern day dog training in the age of social media...
2021-05-071h 14Dog Trainer's PodcastEp.49-1: Interview with Denise Fenzi & Sara Brueske Part 1 - DTPHey everyone, welcome back to another episode of the Dog Trainers Podcast. Join Brent and Mariano as they interview Denise Fenzi, author of the best selling book “Beyond the BackYard”, “Dog Sports Vol.1-4” and her most recent book “Conversations with Raika”. She is also joined by a returning guest to the Podcast and R+ trainer, Sara Brueske.In this episode, we discuss who influences and motivates us outside of dog training, finding ways to get owners to care more about training their dogs, the upsides and downsides to modern day dog training in the age of social media...
2021-05-071h 23Dog Trainer's PodcastEp.48 Interview with Samantha Johnson Pt.2 - DTPHey guys, Mariano here!We're excited to bring you part 2 of our interview with Samantha Johnson! In this episode, we get into more detail regarding training programs. We discuss dealing with aggressive dogs. We dive into the world of celebrity dog training and so much more! Thanks for listening!IG @ packlife_lawww.packlifela.comwww.marleysmutts.org Mariano AlvarezIG @ UNTAMEDDOGCOwww.untameddogco.comPhoenix, AZBrent LaBradaIG @ CANISBEHAVIORwww.canisdogtraining.comLos Angeles, CA
2021-04-151h 26Dog Trainer's PodcastEp.48 Interview with Samantha Johnson Pt.1 - DTPHey guys, Mariano here!Brent and I are excited to bring you all another amazing interview with a fantastic trainer in the Los Angeles area, Samantha Johnson with Packlife LA! She was kind enough to spend some time with us discussing several hot topics in the dog world. We covered the benefits of various methods of training. Her personal journey training under Cesar Milan. What's in store for them moving forward and much more! Thanks for listening!!IG @ packlife_lawww.packlifela.comwww.marleysmutts.org Mariano AlvarezIG @ UN...
2021-04-091h 19Dog Trainer's PodcastEp.47 Top 5 things that new trainers get wrong - DTPHey guys, Mariano here!Brent and I have been lucky enough to have guest after guest on the podcast. That being said, It's been a while since we've shot an episode just the two of us. We were really excited to get back to basics for a bit!! In this episode, we discuss the top 5 things that newer trainers get wrong. This is a topic that we've been looking into for a while. It's something that we had to think about to make sure that we approached it with due respect and forethought. As you listen, please...
2021-03-291h 28Dog Trainer's PodcastEp.46 Interview with Blake Rodriguez Pt.2 - DTPHey guys, Mariano here!Brent and I had such a great time conversing with Blake Rodriguez from Dream Come True K9. This seems funny to say, but it's been a while since we've had an opportunity to discuss dog training to such a detailed extent. Mostly because there's just so much to cover, yet it is refreshing to be able to cover training in a more basic sense. Here in Pt.2 of our interview, we cover the difference between obedience and relationship. We discuss trainers making content on social media and the criticism therein. We discuss the...
2021-03-131h 22Dog Trainer's PodcastEp.46 Interiew with Blake Rodriguez Pt.1 - DTPHey everyone, Mariano here!Brent and I have been so happy with this roll of awesome guest after awesome guest that we've had on the podcast. We are lucky enough to continue that streak with another amazing and insightful guest, Blake Rodriguez. He's the owner of Dream Come True K9. He's hosted on Considerthedog.com and is involved with training seminars that he does alongside our mutual friend Tyler Muto.Whenever we have a guest on with us here at DTP we ask ourselves (and each other) what it is that this person may be...
2021-03-131h 20Dog Trainer's PodcastEp.45 Interview with Larry Krohn - DTPHey guys, Mariano here!Here's one of our favorite aspects of hosting a dog training podcast. The connections we get to make. Not only the direct ones but the indirect ones as well. Larry Krohn is a true expert in the art of dog training. His resume stands with the other legends in the training world. We were lucky enough to have him on as a guest and we all had a blast!!In this interview, we discuss Larry's life and start in the world of training. We discuss the issues that plague dog training today...
2021-03-021h 55Dog Trainer's PodcastEp.44 Interview with Jonas Black Pt.2 - DTPHi guys, Mariano here!I'm sure by now you've realized how awesome of a person ur new friend Jonas is! In Pt. 2 we discuss the importance of video content quality. We discuss balanced training, pure-positive training, and the civil war in the dog training world. The importance of using social media to be seen and build relationships with other trainers. And so much more!!Thanks for keeping an open mind! Thanks for being awesome trainers willing to listen. And thanks for listening!!Jonas BlackIG @ JONAS.BLACKAustin, TXMariano Alvarez
2021-02-211h 14Dog Trainer's PodcastEp.44 Interview with Jonas Black Pt.1 - DTPHey guys, Mariano here!Let me preface our interview with Jonas Black with a few key points.#1. Here at DTP, it is not only our obligation but our honor and privilege to speak with trainers from all walks of life. Whether people find them to be controversial, or not.#2. I think I can speak for both Brent and me when I say that Jonas Black is as real as they come! Not only in his technical skill and understandings of training but also in his unmatched passion for this art.#3. Jonas warned us about...
2021-02-211h 08Dog Trainer's PodcastEp. 43 Interview with Sara Brueske - DTPWe did it, guys!We were lucky enough to have an amazing conversation with an R+ trainer. And not just any trainer, but Sara Brueske!! She's an incredible dog trainer with a very diverse resume in the dog training world. She travels and does seminars, as well as performs with her dogs at the world-famous Purina farms, and she's doing all of this using R+ training in the world of sport dogs which is mostly balanced training. Beyond all of her accomplishments, she's also just the coolest and kindest person you'll ever meet! Her presence is ju...
2021-02-161h 39Dog Trainer's PodcastEp.42 Interview with Russ from Kalm K9 Training - DTPHey guys, Mariano here!Brent and I are excited to bring you our interview with our new friend Nachum Russell. He's the owner of kalmk9training in NYC. He's also the host of the Not Just Dogs Podcast. He's such a down to earth guy! We had a great time speaking with him and having the opportunity to ask him some insightful questions that we know are going to bring you guys a ton of value! Russ was an absolute delight to have on. We can't wait to have him back! Thanks for listening!You c...
2021-02-041h 31Dog Trainer's PodcastEp.41 Interview with Canine Performance ft. Natalie Dobkins and Matt Hubble Pt.2 - DTPHey guys, Mariano here!Brent and I are excited to bring you part 2 of our interview with The Canine Performance team. We discuss more of what it takes to remain devoted when motivation fails. We dive into the ins and outs of making great online content and what that can do for you. This and so much more! Thanks for listening!You can reach us here:IG @ DOGTRAINERSPODCASTFacebook @ https://www.facebook.com/dogtrainerspodcastYouTube @ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg2IfWrgJOIQQfHnwngnAJAEmail @ dogtrainerspodcast@gmail.comNatalie Dobkins,Matt H...
2021-01-291h 06Dog Trainer's PodcastEp.41 Interview with Canine Performance ft. Natalie Dobkins and Matt Hubble Pt.1 - DTPHey guys!Brent and Mariano here. We're excited to bring you our first interview with Natalie Dobkins and Matt Hubble from Canine Performance in North Carolina. They represent not only an amazing dog training skill set but a massive online presence as well! They were kind enough to spend some time with Brent and I to discuss their stories, the ins and out of today's dog training, online branding, and so much more. We know that you'll enjoy this interview and we hope to see you back for Pt.2. Thanks for listening!You can reach u...
2021-01-2756 minDog Trainer's PodcastEp.40 Interview with Tony Pinto Pt.2 - DTPHey guys, Mariano here!Here is part two of our interview with our new friend Tony Pinto. This part of the interview was more centered around questions that Tony had for Brent and I. As always, we thank you for hanging with us! Stay tuned for next week as we've got a couple of special guests that we've been looking forward to for a while now. Thanks for listening!You can reach us here:IG @ DOGTRAINERSPODCASTFacebook @ https://www.facebook.com/dogtrainerspodcastYouTube @ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg2IfWrgJOIQQfHnwngnAJAEmail...
2021-01-211h 09Dog Trainer's PodcastEp.40 Interview with Tony Pinto Pt.1 - DTPHappy New Year, Everyone!We hope you all enjoyed a bit of a break this Holiday season! Let's make sure that we make up for last year by kicking this one off with drive, focus, and hunger! Brent and I thought that we'd start off the new year with an awesome interview. We were lucky enough to have met Tony Pinto. He's an up and coming dog trainer in California's bay area. He reached out to us for advice, and we decided what better way to offer that advice than to have him come on as a guest...
2021-01-211h 05Dog Trainer's PodcastEp.39 Prong collar vs. E-collar training - DTPHey guys!Welcome back to DTP. Today, Brent and I wanted to dissect the differences in training with a prong collar, vs. training using an e-collar. These are two very distinct and versatile tools. They have a ton of potential for overlap in their respective capabilities. With that being said, these tools do have significant differences in certain aspects. Brent and I look into these differences. Not only from the trainer's perspective, but from the owners, as well as the dog's perspective as well. We hope you find this insightful. Please feel free to reach out to us...
2020-12-1745 minDog Trainer's PodcastEp.37 The Good Dog Way: Interview with Sean O'Shea Pt.1 - DTPHey guys!Mariano here! Brent and I are excited and grateful to be able to bring you all our interview with Sean O'Shea from The Good Dog! TGD is launching their new book, Closing the Gap: A Simple Blueprint For Transforming your Life. We had an absolute blast with Sean in a conversation that spanned his life, the beginnings of TGD, their current ventures, and so much more! Join us for part one of our interview with him where we discuss these things at length. Also, be sure to keep an eye open for th...
2020-11-251h 12Dog Trainer's PodcastEp.38 Love Them By Leading Them Vol. 2: Interview with Sean O'Shea Pt. 2 - DTPHey guys,Mariano here! Once again, Brent and I are excited to bring you part two of our interview with Sean O'Shea from The Good Dog training in Los Angeles, and New Orleans. Here in part two, we dive further into TGD's upcoming book, The Good Dog Way: Love Them By Leading Them Vol. 2. Brent and I were lucky enough to receive early copies of the book to review, and discuss with Sean. We've both had a chance to read it over and can agree that it's every bit as impactful, and insightful as...
2020-11-251h 09Dog Trainer's PodcastEp.36 Trainers to the rescue with Bobby Dorafshar - DTPHey guys, Mariano here!If you've been listening to the podcast for a while then you've definitely heard the name Bobby Dorafshar before. He's one of those rare people that can truly say that he's helped progress the very landscape of dog rescue in California. He personally spearheaded one of the biggest, most organized disaster-relief efforts for animals in the history of our country. His accomplishments go on and on. But, you all may know him as our good friend and Brent's beloved mentor. In this episode, we have the opportunity to catch a glimpse i...
2020-11-171h 44Dog Trainer's PodcastEp.35 Proper introduction of training tools - DTPHey everyone, Mariano here!Here's a question for you. What is your most successful method of introducing a training tool to an owner? Do you do it the moment that you have a strong inclination that this may be the best approach for that particular dog? Or do you prefer to gradually move your way through tools knowing all the while that you plan to aim for one in particular so that the clients can feel the need for the tool in a more natural way? It's a good question. On the one hand, you don't want...
2020-11-101h 02Dog Trainer's PodcastEp.34 Old school marketing still works! - DTPHey guys, Mariano here!Brent and I have been thinking lately about what many of our listeners and fellow dog trainers are often wondering. They are often wondering what is the best way to market your services to achieve a great client and referral base, as well as excellent ROI. It's something that stumps us all! Marketing is such a dense topic that professional marketing is a career all it's own.The precise nature of marketing is made even more complex as we enter the new age of marketing via social media platforms. However, it seems that...
2020-10-271h 24Dog Trainer's PodcastEp.33 The major disagreement: Pure Positive vs. Balanced Training - DTPHey everybody,Mariano here! Brent and I want to thank you for your support. We've been reaching out to trainers of all different viewpoints and methods. This is mainly because we notice the crazy amount of anger and vitriol that trainers of different beliefs can sling toward each other. The most popular examples of this are the two major "factions" in dog training today, force-free and balanced trainers. With this all being said, we have been looking into a way to open a line of dialogue between these two ideals. We figured the podcast was a...
2020-10-201h 01Dog Trainer's PodcastEp.32 Our Journeys:Developing a reliable recall - DTPHey guys, Mariano here!Brent and I are often asked about developing a solid recall. After all, it's arguably the single most important command that your dog can have in its bag of tricks. Having a reliable recall has saved many a dog from terrible situations. It's sad to say, but having a solid recall would have saved many more. Brent and I have heard your concerns and we're here to help. We figured what better way to go over the many facets of developing a solid recall than to relive our personal journeys and h...
2020-10-121h 02Dog Trainer's PodcastEp.31 How to pick your programs - DTPHey guys, Mariano here!Brent and I are excited to bring you this, our latest episode of DTP. In this episode, we discuss the process and criteria of how a trainer can decide which training programs are right for them to offer and why. We break things down by taking a closer look at the major programs that most trainers offer. We discuss the pros and cons of each program, as well as go into how and what we've each learned as we've developed our programs. All this and so much more. We know that this episode is...
2020-09-291h 16Dog Trainer's PodcastEp.30 Interview with Melissa and Vanessa Velez Pt.3 - DTPThis is part 3 of our interview with Melissa and Vanessa Velez. These two South American sisters are fellow dog trainers working in Ecuador, and Chile respectively. It's been such a blast having these two on with us. They have offered us so much in the way of valuable insights into the world of dog training in South America. Now in part 3 of our interview, they ask us a series of questions that they had prepared for us. Brent and I do our best to offer valuable and informative answers of these questions. We cannot say enough good things about...
2020-09-221h 01Dog Trainer's PodcastEp.29 Interview with Melissa and Vanessa Velez Pt.2 - DTPWelcome back and thank you for joining us for Pt.2 of our interview with Melissa and Vanessa Velez. Two dog trainer sisters from Latin America. The four of us continue to discuss the ins and outs of dog training in the world today. How things are different between North and South America. How things are sometimes the same. Struggle that we face, working with owners, etc. Thanks for listening!You can reach us here:IG @ DOGTRAINERSPODCASTFacebook @ https://www.facebook.com/dogtrainerspodcastYouTube @ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg2IfWrgJOIQQfHnwngnAJAEmail @ dogtrainerspodcast@gmail...
2020-09-1558 minDog Trainer's PodcastEp.28 Interview with Melissa and Vanessa Velez Pt.1 - DTPWe dive into the amazing stories of two dog training sisters from Latin America. Vanessa and Melissa Velez are two of the most devoted trainers that you'll ever meet. Having traveled to the U.S. to further their studies in dog training, they've become the trailblazers of modern dog training in a region that is still learning the ropes. They both came into the practice so naturally having both studied and worked in different fields before realizing their passion for dog training. This, among many things, lends to their very interesting insights into the world of dog training.
2020-09-081h 07Dog Trainer's PodcastEp.27 Interview with Tommy Davis Pt.2 - DTPHey guys, Mariano here!Again, Brent and I are lucky enough to have had an awesome conversation with America's Canine Educator, Tommy Davis!! This is part 2 of our interview with Tommy and I've got to say, we had such a blast that we were a little sad that it was over. In any case, we'll just have to have him back soon!!Thanks again, Tommy for your time. Keep killin' it online and we'll catch up again soon.You can reach us here:IG @ DOGTRAINERSPODCASTFacebook @ https://www.facebook.com/dogtrainerspodcast...
2020-08-2541 minDog Trainer's PodcastEp.26 Interview with Tommy Davis pt.1 - DTPHey guys, Mariano here!Brent and I are lucky enough to have had an awesome conversation with America's Canine Educator, Tommy Davis!! In this episode, we learn about Tommy's journey into the world of dog training. We discuss his life before Upstate Canine Academy, his ambitions and mentors, share a few war stories and so much more! If there's one thing that I know for sure, It's that Tommy is an awesome guy and we had a blast hanging with him. Come join us as we discuss training, dealing with negativity online, the importance of creating g...
2020-08-181h 12Dog Trainer's PodcastEp.25 Dealing with clents: Crate training - DTPHey everyone, Mariano here! Brent and I are excited to bring you episode 25 of DTP. In this episode, we discuss the difficulties of dealing with clients when it comes to crate training. Often times owners can resist the idea of crating their dogs because they feel guilty about it. The issue there is that crate training has a ton of benefits for our dogs. These include benefits that help us in the training process, but they extend much further than that. Brent and I can't help but wonder if this is due to many trainers struggling to...
2020-08-111h 24Dog Trainer's PodcastEp.24 Dealing with clients: Aggressive dogs - DTPHey guys, Mariano here! In this episode, Brent and I wanted to talk in-depth about dealing with clients with aggressive dogs. Years of experience have taught us that dealing with aggressive dogs can be a tricky thing to do. Not only because of the dog but because sometimes the owners can present their own challenges as well. In this episode, we dive into this dense topic. We decided to do this by dividing things up into three categories. These are before, during, and after. Stay tuned as we give some helpful tips. We go into detailed examples. A...
2020-08-041h 12Dog Trainer's PodcastEp.23 A Deeper Look: Dominance - DTPWelcome back, Guys! Mariano here again. After taking some time last episode to thank all of our amazing listeners we figured we'd dive right back into work with another deep-dive into the world of dog training. This week's topic is..... Dominance!Now, Brent and I are fully aware of just how touchy of a topic this is. As well as how complex and misconstrued it tends to be. This is exactly why we've decided to take a crack at it. In this episode, we look into what the public perception of dominance is, as well...
2020-07-271h 00Dog Trainer's PodcastEp.22 Thank y'all for listening! - DTPHey guys, Mariano here! Brent and I have been incredibly humbled with just how warm the response has been to this podcast. Thanks to you guys, we've been growing at an amazing pace! Because of this, we figured we'd take a day to acknowledge and appreciate our amazing listeners. We would also like to catch y'all up to speed with what exciting plans we have for the podcast moving forward. We are always looking to find new ways to bring you great and helpful content. To do this we need your help! We would love to invite y...
2020-07-2127 minDog Trainer's PodcastEp.21 The art of teaching with Michael Ellis Pt.2 - DTPHello friends! Welcome back to the Dog Trainers Podcast. We dive right back into part 2 of our interview with Mr. Michael Ellis. In this second and final half of our amazing conversation, we discuss whether there is too much training content, the importance of sticking to a method long enough to let it work, the importance of experience, the term "Balanced dog trainer", The future of Michael Ellis' school, and so much more. Again, we would like to thank Mr. Michael Ellis for taking the time to chat with us! We would also like to thank our l...
2020-07-1447 minDog Trainer's PodcastEp.20 The art of teaching with Michael Ellis Pt.1 - DTPWe did it, friends! We got Mr. Michael Ellis to join us for an incredible conversation on the podcast! In pt.1 of this 2-part episode, we dive further into the origins of Michael Ellis's dog training career than anyone has before! We go over his influences, his start with Leerburg, when/how he made the transition from trainer to teacher, and so much more! You definitely don't want to miss this! On another note: Brent and I (Mariano here :P) would like to thank you all so much for the insane amount of support that we've been r...
2020-07-061h 07Dog Trainer's PodcastEp.19 Interview with Tyler Muto Pt.2 - DTPHi everyone!We welcome you back to part two of our interview with Tyler Muto. Stick with us as we discuss principle-based dog training, the importance of asking questions when diagnosing issues with dogs and owners, the bridge between obedience and behavioral modification, Tyler's website Consider The Dog, and so much more!! This episode is loaded with amazing content and invaluable information for trainers. We'd like to thank Tyler again for taking the time to help us enrich the lives of trainers around the world. We look forward to having him on again soon!...
2020-06-291h 08Dog Trainer's PodcastEp.18 Interview with Tyler Muto Pt.1 - DTPHey everyone! We couldn't be more excited to bring you part one of our two-part interview with the one and only Mr. Tyler Muto! In part one we discuss training methods, What it takes to be a good teacher, Cesar Milan, and much much more! Tyler was so not only nice enough to lend us some of his time, but he was the COOLEST guy you could ever meet! Come take a listen as we all dive into the diverse spectrum of dog training in its many facets. Thanks for listening!Mariano AlvarezIG @ UNTAMEDDOGCO
2020-06-2341 minDog Trainer's PodcastEp.17 The current puppy boom - DTPWelcome back, everyone! There has been quite the boom of puppies coming into homes in the last couple of months. With everything that has been going on, it can be tricky to train and socialize a puppy as we would normally be able to do. For this reason, Brent and Mariano want to discuss the reasons behind the current puppy boom. Come hang with us as we get into helpful puppy-raising techniques. We dive into proper training and how we can go about this during this time. As well as an overall masterclass on the importance of proper o...
2020-06-1656 minDog Trainer's PodcastEp.16 Moving through phases of training - DTPOkay, guys!Time to get down to business. Having been in the dog training world for a while, Brent and Mariano have noticed something that is quite common among newer trainers. That is that they can be very competent in their understandings of each and every individual module that training dogs must learn. Yet despite this, they can often suffer from lack of understanding of exactly when or how they can progress the dog further into its training program. Moving a dog through its phases of training is something that varies so much from dog to dog. It...
2020-06-0952 minDog Trainer's PodcastEp.15 A Deeper Look: E-collar training - DTPE-collar training is, without a doubt, the most polarizing training method in the dog training world. With such strong opinions on either side, Brent and Mariano decided to enlist some help to dissect such a dense and hot topic. We've enlisted the help of our friend Shona Smith, the WeHo Dog Trainer. She's an amazing trainer with a passion for e-collar work and the freedom that it can bring to a dog's life. Together, the three of us take a deeper look into the world of e-collar training. We cover the public perception, the science behind the method, good...
2020-06-011h 22Dog Trainer's PodcastEp.10 Why dog training is important - DTPHi everyone, Mariano and Brent here! We are excited to bring you a very special episode of the Dog Trainer's Podcast. We want to answer the big question that people have been asking online. Why is dog training important? There's no quick and easy answer. Especially when painted in the light of all our current situations. Rescues and shelters are being completely shut down. People have been stepping up to help these animals who need to be placed or face euthanasia. It's heartwarming to hear about all of those who are willing to help however they can. As dog...
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