The Doodle Pro®: Positive Dog Training for Calm Doodles

More than 3,000 Doodle families jumped into the Fall 2026 Doodle Parent Challenge this week, and some of what happened in those five days is just incredible. 🐾 In this celebration episode, I share the wins straight from the live chat and your messages: a Goldendoodle named Willow who finally clocked out for the night, a sit that held while a FedEx driver walked right by, and the moment a Doodle parent swapped a harsh label for "having a difficult moment." In this episode:  🐾 Why a playbook that worked beautifully for your last dog may not fit this one (a mismatch, not a failure)  🐾 Why turning your back or saying "off" 100 times a day never sticks, and what works instead  🐾 The three steps from Day 3: name the paycheck, stop the rehearsal, pay the alternative  🐾 One doable first step for every Doodle parent this week Zoomies to Zen™ doors are open. We kick off live Friday, September 18 at 2 PM Eastern (noon Mountain), and doors close Wednesday, September 16 at 11:59 PM Eastern. Jump in here: thedoodlepro.com/zoomiestozen Read the full episode recap: thedoodlepro.com/doodle-training-wins Wondering if Zoomies to Zen™ is a fit? Email office@thedoodlepro.com with your Doodle's name and the one thing you'd most love to change. CHAPTERS  0:00 More than 3,000 Doodle families in 5 days  0:50 Inside the live chat  1:12 When the old playbook stops working  3:05 A new lens changes what comes next  3:26 Kelly and Willow: the Doodle on patrol  4:50 Kathy and Lucy Gray: the FedEx test  5:45 Why it worked 7:00 What Zoomies to Zen™ is (and isn't)  8:46 Dates, price, and doors close  9:51 Your one doable first step The Doodle Pro® Podcast, where we celebrate how Doodles are different, wonderfully so. Zoomies to Zen™ doors are open. We kick off live Friday, September 18 at 2 PM Eastern (noon Mountain), and doors close Wednesday, September 16 at 11:59 PM Eastern. Jump in here: thedoodlepro.com/zoomiestozen Corinne Gearhart is the founder of The Doodle Pro®, a science-based training platform helping Doodle parents raise calmer, well-mannered dogs using positive reinforcement. She is the host of The Doodle Pro® Podcast and author of Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint™. 📘 Get the Doodle Schedule Blueprint: https://thedoodlepro.com/doodle-schedule-bonus/ 🎧 More episodes: https://thedoodlepro.com/podcast

There is a folder on your phone. Saved reels, screenshots, a loose-leash method with four steps and you remember two. Forty-seven tips in there, give or take. And your Doodle still loses their whole mind when the doorbell rings. Here is what I want you to hear: that is not evidence that you failed or that you did not try enough. It is evidence about what a tip actually is. A tip is a puzzle piece with no box top. In this episode I walk through the difference between a tip and a system, using recall and the doorbell as the worked examples, and I name the reason your feed is full of one and empty of the other. It is not a conspiracy. It is economics. "By Day 3 of the challenge, I understood my Doodle in a way I never had before. It felt like someone finally gave me the manual." - Sarah M. More than 800 Doodle parents are already in for the 5-Day Doodle Parent Challenge, kicking off Monday night, September 7 at 8pm ET. Complimentary, live, and it is the system. Five days where I hand you the box top instead of another forty-seven tips. The live kickoff happens once. Save your spot before Monday so Day 1 is the first thing you do, not the thing you catch up on. 👉 https://thedoodlepro.com/challenge Doodles are different, wonderfully so. 🐾 CHAPTERS 0:00 The 100 calls they heard and ignored 0:28 The folder on your phone 1:23 Why 47 tips is not training 1:54 Forty-seven humans in one body 2:19 Why your feed is full of tips and empty of systems 3:09 Recall: the tip version vs. the system version 4:07 The doorbell, same pattern 5:01 Exhausted from trying, not from not trying 5:30 You were not set up to fail 5:47 What Monday night is Note: chapter times may drift by up to about a minute in the back half of this episode due to mid-roll ad insertion. Corinne Gearhart is the founder of The Doodle Pro®, a science-based training platform helping Doodle parents raise calmer, well-mannered dogs using positive reinforcement. She is the host of The Doodle Pro® Podcast and author of Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint™. 📘 Get the Doodle Schedule Blueprint: https://thedoodlepro.com/doodle-schedule-bonus/ 🎧 More episodes: https://thedoodlepro.com/podcast

There is a Doodle in your neighborhood who has not taken a day off since 2023. The window barking. The full body launch at the doorbell. The patrol route from the front door to the couch to the window and back, like they are being graded on it. Here is the reframe that changes everything: that is not a behavior problem. That is a Doodle running a department nobody created, with no manager, no training, and no lunch break. Meet the Overworked Doodle. In this episode we walk through a real shift log, hour by hour, and then get honest about why the popular advice keeps failing you. Ignoring it does not work, because the barking was never for your benefit. Yelling does not work either, and the reason is sneakier than you think. And anything built on startling, scaring, or hurting a Doodle backfires harder with this population than almost any other, because you cannot punish a dog out of a job they believe is keeping the family alive. Then the part you can actually use: the two things the Overworked Doodle needs, in order, and one small assignment for this week that takes about ten minutes. Doodles are different, wonderfully so. 🐾 WHAT WE COVER (00:00) The Doodle who never clocked out (00:44) A day in the life, the full shift log (01:54) Diligent, not dramatic (02:45) Vigilance is a workload, not a personality (03:16) Why the stress never gets to reset (04:03) Why “just ignore it” and yelling backfire (04:30) What force and fear actually do (05:02) The two things that work, in order (05:48) Your one small assignment this week (06:14) Five job titles, and finding yours YOUR NEXT STEP The 5-Day Doodle Parent Challenge starts Monday night, September 7. It is free, it is live, and it is the whole system in order instead of 47 scattered tips. Save your spot: thedoodlepro.com/challenge Curious which of the five job titles your Doodle holds? Take the quiz, it takes two minutes: thedoodlepro.com/doodlejob Full write-up, FAQ, and transcript: thedoodlepro.com/goldendoodle-barking-at-window Corinne Gearhart is the founder of The Doodle Pro®, a science-based training platform helping Doodle parents raise calmer, well-mannered dogs using positive reinforcement. She is the host of The Doodle Pro® Podcast and author of Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint™. 📘 Get the Doodle Schedule Blueprint: https://thedoodlepro.com/doodle-schedule-bonus/ 🎧 More episodes: https://thedoodlepro.com/podcast

Somewhere in your house right now, there is a Doodle on the clock. Monitoring the window. Tracking the snacks. Escorting you to the bathroom. Nobody hired them, and that is exactly the problem. In this episode, Corinne Gearhart of The Doodle Pro® explains why every Doodle assigns themselves a job, why the barking and the sock stealing are not misbehavior, and the one principle that changes everything: an unmet need does not disappear, it gets self-directed. You'll meet the self-appointed surveillance shift, the Sock Acquisition Specialist, and the accidental HR department every household is secretly running (kindly: that is not a criticism of you). There are five job titles a Doodle can hold, and each one needs something completely different from you. 🐾 Find out your Doodle's actual job title. Take the 2-minute quiz: https://thedoodlepro.com/doodlejob Then come tell Corinne what you got on Instagram @thedoodlepro. She reads every single one. Chapters: 0:00 Your Doodle is on the clock 0:52 Nestlé, Head of Snack Surveillance 2:32 Why Doodles hire themselves 3:13 The principle: unmet needs get self-directed 3:50 The full-time surveillance shift 4:41 The Sock Acquisition Specialist 5:43 Who is running the HR department 6:31 The question that changes everything 7:17 Five job titles, five different needs 8:15 Take the quiz The Doodle Pro Podcast, where we celebrate how Doodles are different, wonderfully so. Corinne Gearhart is the founder of The Doodle Pro®, a science-based training platform helping Doodle parents raise calmer, well-mannered dogs using positive reinforcement. She is the host of The Doodle Pro® Podcast and author of Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint™. 📘 Get the Doodle Schedule Blueprint: https://thedoodlepro.com/doodle-schedule-bonus/ 🎧 More episodes: https://thedoodlepro.com/podcast

Your Goldendoodle is brushed. Your Goldendoodle is also matted. Both of those things can be true on the same dog on the same day, and it does not mean you failed. In Part 2, Fear Free certified groomer Joy Burton gets specific about how to brush a Goldendoodle at home. The brush most Doodle parents own that should go in the trash, and the two to buy instead. Line brushing, step by step, in words you can use tonight. The comb rule that settles the front desk conversation before you ever get there. The six places mats always start. Skunk brushing, which is exactly as delightful as it sounds. And the red flags that tell you a salon is not the right room for your dog. We also get into crates and cage free grooming, what a good groomer does the second a dog says they are scared, and the difference between fear and aggression that almost nobody names out loud. Then the room opens up. The Doodle parents who joined this recording live named their own dogs and asked Joy about them, and she answered. Her closing line is the one I want every Doodle parent to hear: it is never the dog. New here? Start with Part 1, Why Is My Goldendoodle Matting When I Brush Every Day? 🐾 What groomers wish you knew about brushing your Doodle, on the house. 🐾 My favorite brushes and grooming tools, the whole shelf in one place. Some links are affiliate links. If you use them, The Doodle Pro® may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only point at things I would use on my own dog. CHAPTERS 0:00 Welcome back 1:45 Crates, kennel banks, and what cage free really means 7:14 When a dog gets scared mid-groom 8:50 Happy visits, the appointment before the appointment 11:58 What Joy will never do to a dog 14:04 Three things to do before your next appointment 16:35 The brush to throw out, and the two to buy 17:37 Line brushing, step by step 18:03 Why you need a Greyhound comb 20:44 The comb rule, and Swiss cheesing 21:43 Detangler spray, and what it cannot fix 22:53 Why the de-matting comb stays out of your kit 24:49 Skunk brushing and the Doodle Mohawk 26:11 The six places mats always start 28:58 How to find a groomer for your Doodle 30:23 Red flags at the grooming salon 32:20 The one thing: it is never the dog 33:01 Joy’s salon, and 25% off for listeners 33:47 Listener Q and A 41:33 Your one doable first step this week THE TOOLS JOY NAMES IN THIS EPISODE The slicker brush: look for long bristles that come out at a straight angle and then point slightly down. Flat pin brushes are built for short coats and will skate right over a Doodle. Match the brush size to your dog’s size. Chris Christensen is the investment version, Groomers Supply House and JellyPet are excellent for less, and Paw Brothers extra-long bristle is Joy’s pick if you are just learning the technique. The Greyhound comb: a plain metal comb, about five or six dollars, any brand. This is the tool that tells you the truth. Detangling spray: for maintenance and softening tangles before you brush. It will not remove a mat that is already too far gone. An electric toothbrush: not for teeth. For desensitizing a puppy’s face to buzzing and vibration before a groomer ever holds a clipper there. Shampoo and conditioner: Joy’s picks are NKITA Pet for a simple all-in-one, and Curly Wax if you want to bring the curl out. 🚫 The one to skip: the de-matting comb. Those hooked blades in the at-home kits are a professional tool. Joy does not even let her own bathers use one. 🐾 Want the printable tool list? Grab my Top Brushes cheat sheet. FIND JOY BURTON Joy Burton is a Fear Free certified professional groomer and co-owner of Well-Groomed Pets Orange County in Laguna Niguel, California. Instagram: @groomwithjoy Doodle Pro® listeners get 25% off their first service. Mention the podcast when you book. WHAT’S YOUR DOODLE’S JOB TITLE? Six questions, five results, and one of them is asleep on your couch right now. Take the quiz. Corinne Gearhart is the founder of The Doodle Pro®, a science-based training platform helping Doodle parents raise calmer, well-mannered dogs using positive reinforcement. She is the host of The Doodle Pro® Podcast and author of Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint™. 📘 Get the Doodle Schedule Blueprint: https://thedoodlepro.com/doodle-schedule-bonus/ 🎧 More episodes: https://thedoodlepro.com/podcast

You are brushing. You bought the good brush. And your groomer still met you at the door with the word "matted." Here is the part nobody explains: Doodles do shed, the hair just gets trapped in the curl instead of falling on your floor. That trapped hair is what mats. So the problem usually is not how often you are brushing. It is what you are brushing with, and how deep you are getting. In part one of this two-part conversation, professional groomer Joy Burton walks me through what is really happening on the other side of that grooming table. Why Doodles are genuinely high maintenance and nobody warned you. Why your groomer's comb tells a different story than your eyes do. Why waiting until eight months for a first haircut is the thing that causes trauma, not an early one. And why a shave down is an act of care, not a failure. Joy is Fear Free certified, has been grooming professionally for over a decade, and specializes in dogs who are scared of the process. She is honest, she is warm, and she is not here to blame you. This one was recorded live with Honor Society members in the room. Part 2 drops next week. 🐾 WHAT GROOMERS WISH THEY COULD TELL YOU Joy said out loud what most groomers only think at the front desk, and she is not the only one. I interviewed professional groomers all over the country and asked them what they wish they could say to Doodle parents if they had the time and the space to be honest. Then I put every bit of it in one guide. The brushing truths nobody says at pickup, and none of it holds back. It is on the house: https://thedoodlepro.com/uncensored Want to be in the room the next time an expert like Joy shows up live? Come join us at https://thedoodlepro.com/society 🐾 Corinne Gearhart is the founder of The Doodle Pro®, a science-based training platform helping Doodle parents raise calmer, well-mannered dogs using positive reinforcement. She is the host of The Doodle Pro® Podcast and author of Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint™. 📘 Get the Doodle Schedule Blueprint: https://thedoodlepro.com/doodle-schedule-bonus/ 🎧 More episodes: https://thedoodlepro.com/podcast

The Doodle Pro® Summit opens Monday: 15 leading experts, 16 Doodle-specific sessions, 3 days, and your seat is complimentary. But 16 sessions is a lot, and nobody stands at a buffet and eats everything. That's not a buffet problem, that's a plate problem. So I built you a trail map. Take the 60-second quiz at https://thedoodlepro.com/summitquiz and I'll tell you exactly which session to watch first, what to climb next, and one scenic detour worth taking, matched to YOUR Doodle. Already registered? The quiz tells you where to start Monday at 9am MT. Not registered yet? Your complimentary spot is one click past your result. In this short episode I walk three of the fifteen trails (resource guarding, separation anxiety, and the Doodle with no off switch), do the honest math on fitting a three-day trail into a real week, and invite you to the pre-party call this Sunday at 2pm ET / 7pm UK, where the pop-up community doors swing open. All-Access Pass holders: both Companion Workbooks are ready right now, print them or scroll the digital version. Pet pros, the very first quiz question sorts you onto your own trail. This is complimentary continuing education. 🥾 Find your trail: https://thedoodlepro.com/summitquiz 🏔 Save your spot: https://doodleprosummit.com 🎙 Basecamp: Live Doodle Talk daily, 3pm MT / 5pm ET Corinne Gearhart is the founder of The Doodle Pro®, a science-based training platform helping Doodle parents raise calmer, well-mannered dogs using positive reinforcement. She is the host of The Doodle Pro® Podcast and author of Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint™. 📘 Get the Doodle Schedule Blueprint: https://thedoodlepro.com/doodle-schedule-bonus/ 🎧 More episodes: https://thedoodlepro.com/podcast

"Wait, is this a joke?" That's a real message I got about the Doodle Pro® Summit. So today I'm answering it the best way I know how: by letting you hear the experts yourself. I pulled four clips straight from the Summit interviews. Kristi Benson reframes demand barking in a way that made me laugh out loud. Dr. Adam Christman nearly has a panic attack as I quiz him on every chew in the pet store aisle. Dr. Sylvalyn Hammond, The Honest Vet, shares why she fights pet misinformation with nothing to sell you. And Kate LaSala reveals the surprising truth about dogs who bark and lunge on leash. Hint: most aren't aggressive at all. Doodle parents from 21 countries and 46 states have already registered. The Summit is July 27 to 29, fully online, and completely complimentary to attend live. Plus, every day at 5 PM ET I go live for Doodle Talk Live to translate the talks into exactly what to do with YOUR Doodle. 🐾 Save your spot: https://doodleprosummit.com Corinne Gearhart is the founder of The Doodle Pro®, a science-based training platform helping Doodle parents raise calmer, well-mannered dogs using positive reinforcement. She is the host of The Doodle Pro® Podcast and author of Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint™. 📘 Get the Doodle Schedule Blueprint: https://thedoodlepro.com/doodle-schedule-bonus/ 🎧 More episodes: https://thedoodlepro.com/podcast

The doors to the Doodle Pro® Summit: Doodle Parent Edition are open, and this episode is your personal invitation. 🎉 Built entirely for Doodle parents, this three-day online event gathers fifteen world-class dog and veterinary experts July 27 to 29 to welcome your Doodle instead of correcting the both of you. Because Doodles are different, wonderfully so, and so are their parents. Corinne Gearhart is the founder of The Doodle Pro®, a science-based training platform helping Doodle parents raise calmer, well-mannered dogs using positive reinforcement. She is the host of The Doodle Pro® Podcast and author of Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint™. 📘 Get the Doodle Schedule Blueprint: https://thedoodlepro.com/doodle-schedule-bonus/ 🎧 More episodes: https://thedoodlepro.com/podcast

Ever had someone call your Doodle a "mutt" or insist they're "not a real breed"? I just got back from Alaska, where I went dog sledding on a glacier and completely geeked out on the musher. 🐾 Here's what stopped me in my tracks: the Alaskan Husky, one of the most respected working dogs in the world, isn't a registered breed either. It's a type, intentionally bred for purpose over generations. Sound familiar? It's the exact same story as our Goldendoodles and Labradoodles. In this short and sweet episode I share the picky eater test (some of our Doodles would not make the sled team, and that's okay), why your Doodle was bred for companionship, and the phrase that changed how I think about the whole "real breed" debate: purpose over paperwork. Plus, I'm pulling back the curtain just a little on the biggest project I've ever built for you. Get on the wait list and grab your complimentary Morning Flow Blueprint: https://doodleprosummit.com Corinne Gearhart is the founder of The Doodle Pro®, a science-based training platform helping Doodle parents raise calmer, well-mannered dogs using positive reinforcement. She is the host of The Doodle Pro® Podcast and author of Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint™. 📘 Get the Doodle Schedule Blueprint: https://thedoodlepro.com/doodle-schedule-bonus/ 🎧 More episodes: https://thedoodlepro.com/podcast

Can a Doodle truly be bred ethically, or have you started to wonder what really separates a responsible breeder from a polished broker website and the right buzzwords? And have you ever felt you had to defend your choice to bring home a Doodle, like you owed someone an explanation for the dog you love? You deserve honest, science-based answers, and you never needed anyone's permission to love your Doodle. In Part 2 of this conversation, I'm back with three members of the board of the Goldendoodle Association of North America: Kelsey Painter of Fox Creek Farm, Brenda Adtruson of Bren's Doodles, and Shari Hall of Shining Star Doodles, who is also the current president of GANA. I sat in a room at the GANA conference and watched purebred breeders, even a Dalmatian breeder and a Miniature Poodle breeder, show up just to learn, because the level of science in that room was so high. I wanted to bring you that same eye-opening half of the conversation. We cover: Whether a Doodle can even be bred ethically, and how the board answers that question head-onWhy a "champion show line" with a CHIC number can still hide serious health problems, one Westminster-line Mini Poodle's story will stop youThe "no good purebred breeder would ever sell to a Doodle program" myth, and the show breeders quietly doing exactly that under NDAsGANA's three-generation rule and how genetic diversity protects your Goldendoodle's longevityWhat ethical breeding includes beyond health testing, from clear program goals to puppy enrichment like ENS, Puppy Culture, and AvidogIf you've ever been made to feel small for choosing a Doodle, or you just want the real standard behind responsible Goldendoodle breeding, this episode is not to be missed. Here's to informed Doodle parenting, Corinne Want to learn from the leading experts in Doodle behavior, training, grooming, vet care, and nutrition all in one place? The Doodle Pro® Summit: Doodle Parent Edition 2026 happens July 27 to 29, and your complimentary spot is waiting. Save Your Spot at https://doodleprosummit.com 🎟️ The close of this episode is all about giving your puppy a calm, confident start. The complimentary Puppy Prep Pack hands you exactly that, from socialization to schedule to settling. Get Instant Access at thedoodlepro.com/puppy-prep-pack 🐾 RESOURCES & BREEDER DIRECTORY Looking for an ethical breeder? Start with the Gold Standard Circle™, my hand-curated, invite-only network of ethical Doodle breeders across every Doodle cross, including Goldendoodle, Bernedoodle, Cavapoo, Sheepadoodle, Aussiedoodle, Cockapoo, and Whoodle: thedoodlepro.com/topbreeders For a Goldendoodle specifically, you can also search GANA's full directory of certified breeders at goldendoodleassociation.com  All three of today's guests are part of the Gold Standard Circle™: Bren's Doodles: thedoodlepro.com/go/brensdoodlesShining Star Doodles: thedoodlepro.com/go/shiningstardoodlesFox Creek Farm: thedoodlepro.com/go/foxcreekfarmFor breeder listeners: Grab the complimentary Doodle Breeder Bonus Kit, my resource bundle for ethical Doodle breeders, at thedoodlepro.com/doodle-breeder-resources/ And this is the final week for the GANA offer: $100 off the kennel application, bringing it to just $99. Use code podcast2026 at goldendoodleassociation.com. If you're already meeting these health standards, consider this your invitation to join the people doing this work the right way. I'm also proud to share that I've partnered with GANA so that renewing Goldendoodle Society members receive a copy of my book, Your Doodle's Daily Schedule Blueprint™.  Connect with the Goldendoodle Association of North America (GANA): Website: goldendoodleassociation.comInstagram: instagram.com/ganabreeders/🎧 More episodes: thedoodlepro.com/podcast Corinne Gearhart is the founder of The Doodle Pro®, a science-based training platform helping Doodle parents raise calmer, well-mannered dogs using positive reinforcement. She is the host of The Doodle Pro® Podcast and author of Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint™. 📘 Get the Doodle Schedule Blueprint: https://thedoodlepro.com/doodle-schedule-bonus/ 🎧 More episodes: https://thedoodlepro.com/podcast

You have twelve breeder tabs open and every one looks perfect. So how do you tell a truly ethical Goldendoodle breeder from a polished website or a puppy broker? In Part 1 of this conversation, three members of the Goldendoodle Association of North America (GANA) board explain what real health testing looks like, why "vet checked" is not the same as health tested, and the simple questions that reveal whether a breeder is doing the deeper work. This is the practical, reassuring roadmap every Doodle family deserves before bringing a puppy home. If you are looking for a Goldendoodle, start at the GANA directory at goldendoodleassociation.com.  For all Doodle crosses, the Gold Standard Circle is my hand-selected network of breeders I trust. Visit thedoodlepro.com/topbreeders Breeders listening: GANA is offering $100 off the kennel application, code podcast2026, while this episode is fresh. Corinne Gearhart is the founder of The Doodle Pro®, a science-based training platform helping Doodle parents raise calmer, well-mannered dogs using positive reinforcement. She is the host of The Doodle Pro® Podcast and author of Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint™. 📘 Get the Doodle Schedule Blueprint: https://thedoodlepro.com/doodle-schedule-bonus/ 🎧 More episodes: https://thedoodlepro.com/podcast

Thinking about a Goldendoodle, or living with one who's more furry tornado than teddy bear? This 2026 Goldendoodle 101 gives you the complete picture: the breed's surprising service-dog origins, the field vs show Golden distinction that explains so much about red Doodles, why "vet checked" is not health tested, the COI number that stunned a New Yorker writer, and exactly how to find an ethical breeder. Plus the story of Amy Lane of Fox Creek Farm, creator of the Mini Goldendoodle and founder of GANA, whose business partner joins me next week with two more GANA board members. 🐾 Save Your Spot at The Doodle Pro® Summit, July 27-29: doodleprosummit.com 🐾 Gold Standard Circle™ curated breeders: thedoodlepro.com/gold-standard-circle-doodle-breeders/ 🐾 Goldendoodle GANA breeder directory: goldendoodleassociation.com Corinne Gearhart is the founder of The Doodle Pro®, a science-based training platform helping Doodle parents raise calmer, well-mannered dogs using positive reinforcement. She is the host of The Doodle Pro® Podcast and author of Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint™. 📘 Get the Doodle Schedule Blueprint: https://thedoodlepro.com/doodle-schedule-bonus/ 🎧 More episodes: https://thedoodlepro.com/podcast

Have you questioned whether Doodle breeding really produces healthier dogs than purebred dogs? Or felt like you had to defend that choice without the science to back it up? You deserve honest, science-based answers that don't talk down to you or make assumptions about why you chose to become a Doodle parent. In this episode, I'm joined by John Seabrook, a staff writer at The New Yorker, who wrote a deeply reported piece on responsible breeding, the business of designer dogs, and what genetic diversity actually means for your dog's health. We cover:  • Health testing at the Goldendoodle Association of North America  • The science of hybrid vigor and the coefficient of inbreeding  • Why the AKC has refused to engage with Doodles  • What drove the rise of shelter Doodles after the pandemic  • What the best Doodle breeders do differently to protect your Doodle If you're a Doodle parent looking for science-backed answers on responsible breeding using balanced, honest research, this episode is not to be missed. Here's to informed Doodle parents, Corinne 🎟️ Save your spot at The Doodle Pro® Summit: https://doodleprosummit.com 🎙️ Corinne Gearhart is the founder of The Doodle Pro® and a certified dog trainer and Doodle specialist with over 50,000 hours of hands-on Doodle experience. She helps Doodle parents raise calmer, well-mannered dogs using science-based positive reinforcement, and is the host of The Doodle Pro® Podcast and author of Your Doodle's Daily Schedule Blueprint™. 📘 Get the Doodle Schedule Blueprint: https://thedoodlepro.com/doodle-schedule-bonus/ 🎧 More episodes: https://thedoodlepro.com/listen Article mentioned: How Doodles Became the Dog du Jour https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2026/03/23/how-doodles-became-the-dog-du-jour Corinne Gearhart is the founder of The Doodle Pro®, a science-based training platform helping Doodle parents raise calmer, well-mannered dogs using positive reinforcement. She is the host of The Doodle Pro® Podcast and author of Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint™. 📘 Get the Doodle Schedule Blueprint: https://thedoodlepro.com/doodle-schedule-bonus/ 🎧 More episodes: https://thedoodlepro.com/podcast

Bunny the Sheepadoodle has taught millions of us to listen to our dogs differently, and this week her mom Alexis Devine is back for Part 2 of our conversation. 🐾 If Part 1 reframed how you see your Doodle, Part 2 hands you the practicalplaybook. Alexis explains why buttons without body language are basicallymeaningless, why any dog (yes, any dog) can learn this, how to handle the "my dog won't stop pressing the treat button" wall, and the medicine button moment that changed how she thinks about agency for animals. Plus, the one button Bunny would press about us humans. It's perfect. 😂 🐾 Try buttons with your own Doodle (12% off code DOODLEPRO): https://thedoodlepro.com/shop/fluentpet 🎟️ Save your spot at the Doodle Pro Summit: https://doodleprosummit.com Corinne Gearhart is the founder of The Doodle Pro®, a science-based training platform helping Doodle parents raise calmer, well-mannered dogs using positive reinforcement. She is the host of The Doodle Pro® Podcast and author of Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint™. 📘 Get the Doodle Schedule Blueprint: https://thedoodlepro.com/doodle-schedule-bonus/ 🎧 More episodes: https://thedoodlepro.com/podcast

🎉 The Doodle Pro® Summit waitlist is OPEN! Be first to see the lineup, get first access, and grab a complimentary gift while you wait 👉 doodleprosummit.com If you've watched a fluffy Sheepadoodle press buttons to "talk" to her mom, you already know Bunny. This week, Bunny's mom Alexis Devine joins me for Part 1 of a conversation I have wanted to have for years. 🐾 Alexis didn't start as a dog expert. She picked a Doodle because Doodles are cute, and then learned the hard and beautiful way that there is a sensitive, intelligent working dog living under all that fluff. We talk about why the looks can be deceiving, why so many Doodles are wired for alertness and herding, and what that means for the dog in your living room. Then we get into the buttons. Alexis explains how the system actually works, how Bunny pressed her very first button, and the insight that made me tear up: the magic isn't that the dog speaks English. It's that the buttons teach US how to listen. This one will change how you see your Doodle. Part 2 drops next Thursday. Save 12% off of the button system Bunny uses with code DOODLEPRO at thedoodlepro.com/shop/fluentpet! 🎟️ Save your spot at the Doodle Pro Summit: https://doodleprosummit.com 🎙️ Corinne Gearhart is the founder of The Doodle Pro®, a science-based training platform helping Doodle parents raise calmer, well-mannered dogs using positive reinforcement. She is the host of The Doodle Pro® Podcast and author of Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint™. 📘 Get the Doodle Schedule Blueprint: https://thedoodlepro.com/doodle-schedule-bonus/ 🎧 More episodes: https://thedoodlepro.com/podcast

🎉 The Doodle Pro® Summit waitlist is OPEN! Be first to see the lineup, get first access, and grab a complimentary gift while you wait 👉 doodleprosummit.com 100 episodes ago, I sat down with a microphone in Colorado hoping to help a few Doodle parents raise calmer, happier Doodles. Today, Doodle Pro Nation reaches 133 countries on every inhabited continent on Earth. 🐾 In this milestone 100th episode, I share the question that started this podcast, the through line I have not broken in 100 episodes, why I decided to specialize in just Doodles when nobody else would, and what Karen Pryor's work means for every science-based recommendation inside The Doodle Pro® ecosystem. I also announce, for the first time on the podcast, the global gathering Doodle Pro Nation has been building toward. THE DOODLE PRO® SUMMIT IS COMING July 27-29, 2026. Three days of Doodle-specific, science-based education with the experts I trust most. Save your spot at doodleprosummit.com Thank you for 100 episodes. Doodle Pro Nation, this one  is for you. Corinne Gearhart is the founder of The Doodle Pro®, a science-based training platform helping Doodle parents raise calmer, well-mannered dogs using positive reinforcement. She is the host of The Doodle Pro® Podcast and author of Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint™. 📘 Get the Doodle Schedule Blueprint: https://thedoodlepro.com/doodle-schedule-bonus/ 🎧 More episodes: https://thedoodlepro.com/podcast

🎉 The Doodle Pro® Summit waitlist is OPEN! Be first to see the lineup, get first access, and grab a complimentary gift while you wait 👉 doodleprosummit.com Does your Doodle turn into a different dog the moment you pull into the vet parking lot? In Part 2 of this conversation with Dr. Adam Christman, you'll learn the simple squeaky toy hack that flips vet visits forever. Plus the truth about why Doodles eat socks (and what to actually do about it), why pet insurance matters more than you think, and a real moment with Clark, Dr. Christman's own dog, mid-surgery during our recording. Two members of the Doodle Pro® Honor Society also joined live for a Q&A: Natalie asked about the ear plucking powder and the sock-eating prevention tactics, and Heather shared her real story about Fiona's epilepsy and the regret of not getting pet insurance. 🎉 Happy update: Clark's IVDD surgery was a success. Follow Dr. Christman on TikTok and Instagram to see his recovery! 🛒 Shop the picks from the episode: 🎾 Vet Comfort Kit: thedoodlepro.com/shop/vetcomfort 🦻 Ear Care Essentials: thedoodlepro.com/shop/earcare 🦴 Joint and Hip Support: thedoodlepro.com/shop/joint 🌟 Want to be part of conversations like this? Join the Doodle Pro® Honor Society at thedoodlepro.com/society Corinne Gearhart is the founder of The Doodle Pro®, a science-based training platform helping Doodle parents raise calmer, well-mannered dogs using positive reinforcement. She is the host of The Doodle Pro® Podcast and author of Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint™. 📘 Get the Doodle Schedule Blueprint: https://thedoodlepro.com/doodle-schedule-bonus/ 🎧 More episodes: https://thedoodlepro.com/podcast

🎉 The Doodle Pro® Summit waitlist is OPEN! Be first to see the lineup, get first access, and grab a complimentary gift while you wait 👉 doodleprosummit.com Have you ever sat in the vet's exam room wondering if you're asking too many questions, or worried that the food on the shelf is being recommended for the wrong reasons? In Part 1 of this two-part interview, Dr. Adam Christman, Chief Veterinary Officer for DVM 360, joins me to pull back the curtain on what's really happening on the other side of the exam table. We get into the ear plucking debate (with a real answer, not a Facebook group debate), the truth about why your vet recommends the food they do, what to know about Doodle food allergies and free feeding, the inherited conditions to watch for in Doodle mixes, and how to advocate for your Doodle without crossing into mistrust. Take the quiz now on the 3 B's of dental care Dr. Christman discussed at https://thedoodlepro.com/dental-quiz You'll also learn why pre visit pharmaceuticals are an act of love, not a money grab, and how fear free care can transform every vet visit your Doodle ever has. 🌟 Want to be part of conversations like this one? Join the Doodle Pro® Honor Society, where members like Natalie and Heather get their questions answered live by experts like Dr. Christman. You get me, a community of thoughtful Doodle parents, and access to expert conversations as they happen. Join here: thedoodlepro.com/society Corinne Gearhart is the founder of The Doodle Pro®, a science-based training platform helping Doodle parents raise calmer, well-mannered dogs using positive reinforcement. She is the host of The Doodle Pro® Podcast and author of Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint™. 📘 Get the Doodle Schedule Blueprint: https://thedoodlepro.com/doodle-schedule-bonus/ 🎧 More episodes: https://thedoodlepro.com/podcast

A bonus episode for the Doodle parent who's still on the fence. If you showed up for the 5-Day Doodle Parent Challenge last week and felt the shift but haven't said yes to Zoomies to Zen yet, this one is for you. Inside this episode: 🐾 The Day 3 moment that made eight people drop hearts in the chat in ten seconds 🐾 The only objection still standing at this point in cart week 🐾 Three real Doodles (Kenzie, Charlie, and Stockli) whose people thought their dog was the exception, and what actually changed 🐾 Exactly what happens after you say yes (kickoff, Saturday lessons, Friday live calls) Cart closes tomorrow night, Wednesday April 29, at midnight Eastern. 🐾 Save your spot in Zoomies to Zen → https://thedoodlepro.com/zoomies-to-zen 🐾 Watch the challenge replays before they close → https://doodlechallenge.membership.io 🐾 Email Corinne with one last question → office@thedoodlepro.com This is the place where we celebrate how Doodles are different, wonderfully so. Corinne Gearhart is the founder of The Doodle Pro®, a science-based training platform helping Doodle parents raise calmer, well-mannered dogs using positive reinforcement. She is the host of The Doodle Pro® Podcast and author of Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint™. 📘 Get the Doodle Schedule Blueprint: https://thedoodlepro.com/doodle-schedule-bonus/ 🎧 More episodes: https://thedoodlepro.com/podcast

You are not the only one. And nothing is wrong with your Doodle.  🐾 This week we're in the middle of the complimentary 5-Day Doodle Parent Challenge, and Corinne is pulling back the curtain. She's sharing what's already clicking for hundreds of Doodle parents, the one belief quietly breaking the most Doodle parents she works with, and what to do if you want to catch the replays before they close.  In this short mid-week episode:  🐾 What we covered Days 1 to 3 and the lightbulb moments landing in real time  🐾 The "right tip" trap and why it's keeping your Doodle stuck  🐾 What's coming for Day 4, Day 5, and beyond  🐾 How to access the complimentary replays through April 29th  Whether you joined the challenge live, missed a day, or are just hearing about it now, you can still jump in and catch every session in the replay portal.  Replays (complimentary through 4/29): https://thedoodlepro.com/challenge Zoomies to Zen waitlist/cart: thedoodlepro.com/zoomiestozen Corinne Gearhart is the founder of The Doodle Pro®, a science-based training platform helping Doodle parents raise calmer, well-mannered dogs using positive reinforcement. She is the host of The Doodle Pro® Podcast and author of Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint™. 📘 Get the Doodle Schedule Blueprint: https://thedoodlepro.com/doodle-schedule-bonus/ 🎧 More episodes: https://thedoodlepro.com/podcast

You have been trying to figure this out. The YouTube videos. The puppy class. Standing in the park calling their name while they ran toward another dog. Calling them in from the backyard while they barked at the fence. Apologizing to guests at the door. Googling at eleven o'clock at night. You have been doing this mostly alone. Without a system that was built for your specific dog. Without a community of people who understand what you are dealing with. That changes this week. The Doodle Parent Challenge starts April 20th, 2026. The pre-party is tomorrow. And in this episode, Corinne Gearhart, M.A., FFCP gives you everything you need to know before we begin. IN THIS EPISODE: Who this challenge is for. Corinne speaks directly to several different Doodle parents — the families who have been managing the same behaviors for years, the teenage Doodle parents whose dog changed at fourteen months, the brand new puppy parents who want to start right, and the Doodle parents in British Columbia, England, Spain, New Zealand, the Netherlands, and everywhere else in this global community. The Pre-Party Kickoff — Friday April 17th at 7pm Mountain Time. What it is, why attendance matters for the giveaway, what to expect, and what to do if your time zone makes the live call difficult. The replay is in your portal. What challenge week actually looks like, day by day. Day 1 through Day 5. What each lesson covers, why the sequence matters, what you will actually practice, and how much time it takes each day. Why Corinne chose Doodles on purpose when most trainers are glad someone else handles them. The trainer friend who told her she was glad Corinne works with Doodles so she does not have to. What 50,000 hours of breed-specific experience means for the families in this challenge. The global community. Doodle parents from 25+ US states, Canada, the UK, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and beyond are registered for this challenge. Doodle love is global. So are Doodle challenges. So is this community. The replay is all yours until April 29th however you join. The personal invitation. This is the episode where Corinne says directly: I want to train with you this spring. Not with a hypothetical Doodle in a perfect setup. With yours. The one at the fence. The one at the park. The one you love completely and also find genuinely exhausting sometimes. WHAT YOU WILL WALK AWAY WITH: Everything you need to know before the pre-party tomorrow night and the challenge this Sunday. Clear logistics. A warm welcome. And the genuine sense that someone who chose these dogs on purpose is ready to work with yours. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Pre-Party Kickoff — Friday April 17th, 7pm Mountain / 9pm Eastern: thedoodlepro.com/challenge  Free Doodle Parent Challenge — starts April 20, 2026: thedoodlepro.com/challenge  Free portal for registered participants: doodlechallenge.membership.io  VIP Pass (90 days replay + workbook, through April 21st): thedoodlepro.thrivecart.com/doodle-parent-challenge--vip-pass/  Trust Fund Puppy Quiz: thedoodlepro.com/trustfundpuppy  Your Doodle's Daily Schedule Blueprint: thedoodlepro.com/doodleblueprint  Listen on all apps: thedoodlepro.com/listen Corinne Gearhart is the founder of The Doodle Pro®, a science-based training platform helping Doodle parents raise calmer, well-mannered dogs using positive reinforcement. She is the host of The Doodle Pro® Podcast and author of Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint™. 📘 Get the Doodle Schedule Blueprint: https://thedoodlepro.com/doodle-schedule-bonus/ 🎧 More episodes: https://thedoodlepro.com/podcast

You registered for the challenge. Or you have been thinking about it. And somewhere in the back of your mind is a voice that says: five days. Is five days actually going to change anything? That question deserves an honest answer. Not hype. Not promises of a perfect dog. The truth about what five days actually does — for the Doodle who has been running the household for years, the teenager who got harder at fourteen months, the brand new puppy parent who is already googling at eleven o'clock at night, and the Doodle parents in England, British Columbia, Spain, and New Zealand joining from across the world. IN THIS EPISODE: What five days is not — and why that honesty matters more than any promise. What Day 5 actually feels like for your specific Doodle. Not for a hypothetical dog in a perfect training setup. For the dog you actually have, in the backyard, at the park, at the front door. Corinne walks through what the shift looks like at every stage — years into the same behaviors, teenage Doodle chaos, brand new puppy, and early puppy families who want to start right before the patterns harden. Why five days will not fix eight years — but will show you that eight years is fixable. And why that distinction is the most important thing that can happen at the beginning of a real training journey. The moment that changes things. The first time your Doodle turns away from the fence and looks at you instead. What that moment means, why it is not the finish line, and why evidence is everything. Why you are not starting from zero — and how everything you have already tried is actually your greatest asset in this work. Why Corinne chose Doodles on purpose when other trainers were relieved to hand them off. What 50,000 hours of Doodle-specific experience means for the families who walk through the door of this challenge. What the Doodle Parent Challenge week actually looks like, day by day. A message for international Doodle parents — the replay is in your portal and it is yours until April 29th. This community spans 25+ US states and multiple countries. However you join, this week was built for you. WHAT YOU WILL WALK AWAY WITH: The honest answer about what five days does. A clear picture of what Day 5 feels like for your specific dog. And enough evidence to decide whether showing up this week is worth it. (Spoiler: it is.) MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Pre-Party Kickoff — Friday April 17th, 7pm Mountain: thedoodlepro.com/challenge  Free Doodle Parent Challenge — starts April 20, 2026: thedoodlepro.com/challenge  Trust Fund Puppy Quiz (2 minutes): thedoodlepro.com/trustfundpuppy  Your Doodle's Daily Schedule Blueprint: thedoodlepro.com/doodleblueprint ABOUT CORINNE GEARHART, M.A., FFCP: Corinne Gearhart is the founder of The Doodle Pro® and the author of the bestselling book Your Doodle's Daily Schedule Blueprint. She has spent 50,000+ hours working specifically with Doodle families across 25+ Doodle crosses in every life stage. She studied with Jean Donaldson's Academy for Dog Trainers and is Fear Free Certified Professional. The Doodle Pro Podcast ranks #1 in Australia and New Zealand and #3 in the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada. Corinne Gearhart is the founder of The Doodle Pro®, a science-based training platform helping Doodle parents raise calmer, well-mannered dogs using positive reinforcement. She is the host of The Doodle Pro® Podcast and author of Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint™. 📘 Get the Doodle Schedule Blueprint: https://thedoodlepro.com/doodle-schedule-bonus/ 🎧 More episodes: https://thedoodlepro.com/podcast

You called him in from the backyard 100 times while he barked at the fence. He heard every single one. He glanced over. And went right back to barking. You have watched the YouTube videos. You did the puppy class — maybe your Doodle was even a star student inside the building. You tried the online training membership. Maybe you hired the expensive professional trainer. And none of it transferred to real life. In this episode,I break down exactly why — and it has nothing to do with your consistency or your Doodle's intelligence. The gap is not that you have not tried hard enough. The gap is the difference between a tip and a system. A tip teaches a moment. A system builds a dog. You have been collecting moments. Your Doodle needed a curriculum. IN THIS EPISODE: Why the YouTube videos, the online training membership, and the expensive trainer did not transfer to your backyard or the park — and why that is not your fault. Why puppy class is a genuinely valuable starting point and worth doing — and why chapter one was never going to be enough for a Doodle brain. What comes after puppy class, and why most Doodle parents never got it. The barrier experience in puppy class — what it actually means when your Doodle needed to be on the other side of a barrier to focus, and why this is a completely normal Doodle brain response, not a sign your dog was the problem. Why the park undoes everything your Doodle learned in a controlled setting — the transfer problem, what it is, and what actually fixes it. Why Doodles hit this wall faster than any other breed — the neuro combo, the pattern-mapping speed, the adolescence amplifier, and why an intelligent dog can learn the wrong curriculum just as fast as the right one. What a Doodle-specific training system actually builds — and why it builds trust rather than compliance. The difference between positive reinforcement as a method and positive reinforcement as a sequenced system — and why your Doodle needs the second one. WHAT YOU WILL WALK AWAY WITH: A clear understanding of why tips do not transfer to real life for a Doodle brain — and why that is a system problem, not a you problem. The framework for what comes after puppy class. And the beginning of what a complete, Doodle-specific curriculum actually looks like. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Free Doodle Parent Challenge — starts April 20, 2026: thedoodlepro.com/challenge Trust Fund Puppy Quiz (2 minutes): thedoodlepro.com/trustfundpuppy Your Doodle's Daily Schedule Blueprint (bestselling book): thedoodlepro.com/doodleblueprint Listen on all apps: thedoodlepro.com/listen Corinne Gearhart is the founder of The Doodle Pro®, a science-based training platform helping Doodle parents raise calmer, well-mannered dogs using positive reinforcement. She is the host of The Doodle Pro® Podcast and author of Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint™. 📘 Get the Doodle Schedule Blueprint: https://thedoodlepro.com/doodle-schedule-bonus/ 🎧 More episodes: https://thedoodlepro.com/podcast

Is life with your Doodle more chaotic than calm? There is a name for the pattern behind it — and it is not bad dog. In this episode I am decoding the Trust Fund Puppy: what it is, why Doodles drift there faster than almost any other breed, ten signs your dog has landed there, and the one structural shift that flips the whole dynamic. This concept comes from trainer and author Suzanne Clothier and her relationship-centered training philosophy — one of the most useful frameworks I have ever brought into my work with Doodle families. If last week's episode on the viral RVC Doodle behavior study resonated, this is the practical follow-up. The researchers documented this pattern across 9,000+ dogs without naming it. This episode names it and starts the fix. 🐾 Take the 2-minute Trust Fund Puppy Quiz: https://thedoodlepro.com/trustfundpuppy  🐾 Join the free Doodle Parent Challenge (April 20): https://thedoodlepro.com/challenge  📚 Your Doodle's Daily Schedule Blueprint: https://thedoodlepro.com/doodleblueprint Corinne Gearhart is the founder of The Doodle Pro®, a science-based training platform helping Doodle parents raise calmer, well-mannered dogs using positive reinforcement. She is the host of The Doodle Pro® Podcast and author of Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint™. 📘 Get the Doodle Schedule Blueprint: https://thedoodlepro.com/doodle-schedule-bonus/ 🎧 More episodes: https://thedoodlepro.com/podcast

🎉 The Doodle Pro® Summit waitlist is OPEN! Be first to see the lineup, get first access, and grab a complimentary gift while you wait 👉 doodleprosummit.com A major study from the Royal Veterinary College went viral this week, and headlines from the BBC to Smithsonian Magazine declared that Doodles "behave worse" than purebred dogs. Before you panic, read this. I read all 24 pages of the actual study. Plus the 2024 companion study from the same research team. And what I found is a story that is significantly more nuanced, more hopeful, and more useful than any headline captured. In this episode I break down what the study actually measured (owner survey data, not clinical veterinary observation), which Doodle crosses were and were not studied (Goldendoodles, Bernedoodles and Sheepadoodles were NOT included), what the Labradoodle findings actually show, the training methods finding nobody reported, and the health-behavior connection buried in the discussion section that may be more relevant to your dog than anything else in the study. The study is right about something important: Doodles are not plug-and-play dogs. But your dog is not broken. And this episode gives you the full picture. 🐾 Join the free Doodle Parent Challenge (April 20): https://thedoodlepro.com/challenge  📖 Your Doodle's Daily Schedule Blueprint: https://thedoodlepro.com/doodleblueprint  📝 Read the full expert response: https://thedoodlepro.com/doodle-behavior-study-2026 Corinne Gearhart is the founder of The Doodle Pro®, a science-based training platform helping Doodle parents raise calmer, well-mannered dogs using positive reinforcement. She is the host of The Doodle Pro® Podcast and author of Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint™. 📘 Get the Doodle Schedule Blueprint: https://thedoodlepro.com/doodle-schedule-bonus/ 🎧 More episodes: https://thedoodlepro.com/podcast

If you've ever been judged in a comment section, at the dog park, or by a trainer for choosing a Doodle, this episode is for you.  I dig into the most common criticisms of Doodles and do something most people in those conversations don't do: I actually engage with them. I explain what the critics get right, where their arguments fall apart, and why the science behind your Doodle's intelligence, sensitivity, and drive is exactly the reason Doodle-specific training matters.  You'll also hear about my beloved Standard Poodle Hershey, why a Poodle and a Doodle are genuinely different dogs, and what organizations like GANA and WALA are doing to raise breeding standards.  This one is for every Doodle parent who has ever wondered if they made the wrong choice. Spoiler: you didn't. 🐾  Join the FREE 5-Day Doodle Parent Challenge starting April 20: https://thedoodlepro.com/challenge  🐾 Ready to train WITH me? Join the FREE Doodle Parent Challenge — 5 days of short, Doodle-specific lessons starting April 20th. No credit card, no catch. Grab your free spot at thedoodlepro.com/challenge → thedoodlepro.com/challenge Corinne Gearhart is the founder of The Doodle Pro®, a science-based training platform helping Doodle parents raise calmer, well-mannered dogs using positive reinforcement. She is the host of The Doodle Pro® Podcast and author of Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint™. 📘 Get the Doodle Schedule Blueprint: https://thedoodlepro.com/doodle-schedule-bonus/ 🎧 More episodes: https://thedoodlepro.com/podcast Corinne Gearhart is the founder of The Doodle Pro®, a science-based training platform helping Doodle parents raise calmer, well-mannered dogs using positive reinforcement. She is the host of The Doodle Pro® Podcast and author of Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint™. 📘 Get the Doodle Schedule Blueprint: https://thedoodlepro.com/doodle-schedule-bonus/ 🎧 More episodes: https://thedoodlepro.com/podcast

Does your Doodle seem impossible to tire out? You walked them, played fetch, hit the dog park — and they're STILL bouncing off the walls. Here's the truth: more exercise isn't the answer. It might actually be making things worse. In this episode, Corinne Gearhart, The Doodle Pro®, shares why the classic "a tired dog is a good dog" advice fails Doodles — and what's really going on when your dog can't settle. Before becoming The Doodle Pro, Corinne owned one of her area's top dog walking companies. And what she watched happen over time with those dogs completely changed how she thinks about Doodle energy: the more they walked, the more those dogs could handle. She wasn't tiring them out. She was building athletes. In this episode you'll learn: Why exercise alone can't create calm in Doodles (and what it actually does instead)The Needs Buckets Framework — the five areas your Doodle needs filled, and why overflowing one doesn't satisfy the othersWhy calm is a skill that has to be taught — not a mood that arrives when your dog is tired enoughThree practical shifts you can make this week to start filling the right bucketsThe one bucket most Doodle parents have never poured anything intoWhether your Doodle is 8 months old or 8 years old, this episode will completely reframe how you understand their behavior — and give you a clear path forward. 🐾 Ready to train this with me live? Join the FREE Doodle Parent Challenge starting April 20th — 5 days of short, Doodle-specific lessons including a full day on relaxation and settling. Free to join at thedoodlepro.com/challenge Resources mentioned: Free Doodle Parent Challenge: thedoodlepro.com/challengeCorinne Gearhart is the founder of The Doodle Pro®, a science-based training platform helping Doodle parents raise calmer, well-mannered dogs using positive reinforcement. She is the host of The Doodle Pro® Podcast and author of Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint™. 📘 Get the Doodle Schedule Blueprint: https://thedoodlepro.com/doodle-schedule-bonus/ 🎧 More episodes: https://thedoodlepro.com/podcast

Many Doodle parents ask whether a board and train program for dogs is the best solution. Many Doodle parents eventually ask the same question: “Should I send my dog to a board and train program?” It’s a very understandable thought. When your dog is jumping, pulling on leash, barking, or struggling to settle, the idea of sending them away for a few weeks and getting back a perfectly trained dog can sound incredibly appealing. In this episode, I’m sharing a personal story about sending my own Poodle to a board and train program years ago, long before I became a professional trainer. At the time, I had young children and simply wanted to do the best thing for my dog. I had heard that positive reinforcement was the best approach, and I asked a lot of questions before enrolling her. One of the answers I heard back then is something I now recognize as a major red flag:  “We start with positive reinforcement and only use other tools if necessary.” When I picked up my Poodle, she had a beautiful down-stay. But the moment I stopped using the tool she had been trained with, the behavior disappeared. And the emotional fallout for my dog was real. She became more anxious and started submissive peeing. That experience taught me something important about how dogs actually learn. Years later, after becoming a professional trainer and working with Doodles every day, I revisited that exact skill. I wanted to know if we could teach an even stronger down stay without relying on tools like prong collars or pressure. That work eventually became Relaxation Protocol for Distractable Doodles™, a training approach designed specifically for the high-energy, highly social nature of Doodles. Today I regularly see Doodles learn to settle calmly even with real-life distractions like doorbells, visitors, or activity in the home — all through positive reinforcement training. In this episode, I talk about: • Why behaviors built with pressure often disappear when the pressure is removed  • The red flag phrase many dog owners hear when asking about positive reinforcement training  • Why many board and train programs still rely on aversive tools like prong collars or e-collars  • Why sending a dog away for training doesn’t automatically transfer skills back to the family  • Why training together often creates stronger long-term results  • How to teach a Doodle to settle and relax using positive reinforcement training I also want to be clear about something important. Skilled, science-based trainers can be incredibly valuable. The best trainers don’t replace the relationship between you and your dog. They help guide you so you can build that relationship yourself. Because in the end, the most important training happens in the everyday moments between you and your dog. Many Doodle parents also find that having a predictable daily rhythm helps their dogs settle more easily. I walk through the exact structure that works well for Doodles in my bestselling book, Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint™, which shows you how to create a daily routine that supports calmer behavior at home. In a few weeks, I’ll also be hosting a live Doodle Parent Challenge where we’ll start building the training skills that help Doodles focus, listen, and settle. I’ll share more details about that soon. Corinne Gearhart is the founder of The Doodle Pro®, a science-based training platform helping Doodle parents raise calmer, well-mannered dogs using positive reinforcement. She is the host of The Doodle Pro® Podcast and author of Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint™. 📘 Get the Doodle Schedule Blueprint: https://thedoodlepro.com/doodle-schedule-bonus/ 🎧 More episodes: https://thedoodlepro.com/podcast

In Part Two of my conversation with Jean Donaldson, members of The Doodle Pro® Honor Society were live in the room asking real training questions about distraction, jumping, dog parks, and choosing the right trainer. How do you choose a dog trainer you can trust? Why does your dog listen inside but ignore you outside? And what does “balanced training” actually mean? We break it all down. How to Choose a Dog Trainer Not all trainers are created equal. We discuss why certification matters, what organizations to look for, and why transparency about motivation is essential. If a trainer avoids explaining how they reinforce behavior, that’s a red flag. We also unpack common phrases like “balanced training,” “it’s about energy,” or “I don’t use food,” and what those may signal. Positive reinforcement is not permissive. It is structured, evidence-based, and designed to change behavior without unwanted side effects. Why Your Dog Listens Inside But Not Outside If your Doodle knows “sit” in the kitchen but forgets it outside, they’re not being stubborn. They’re distracted. Training with distractions requires gradual steps. Instead of jumping from calm indoor practice straight to the sidewalk with other dogs, you build difficulty in layers. This is what trainers call proofing, but in everyday language, it simply means helping your dog succeed in progressively harder environments. We talk through how to train a distracted dog and why skipping steps leads to frustration. Stop Jumping Without Damaging the Relationship Jumping is common, especially with social, enthusiastic Doodles. Instead of focusing only on “don’t jump,” we discuss teaching an alternate behavior. If jumping is illegal, what’s legal? Sit? Down? Both can work for real-life greeting manners. Dogs must do something. Clear structure helps them choose the right behavior. Are Dog Parks Bad? Dog parks are often labeled dangerous, but are they always a bad idea? We explore when dog parks can be appropriate, what normal dog play actually looks like, and why growling and mouthing aren’t automatically aggression. Understanding canine body language helps reduce unnecessary fear. Dog parks aren’t one-size-fits-all. The right environment depends on your individual dog. Resource Guarding and Teaching Fetch We also answer Honor Society member questions about resource guarding and teaching fetch without creating conflict. Sometimes dogs are simply “running their software.” Not every behavior needs suppression. Clear structure, gradual shaping, and understanding motivation go much further than force. If you’re looking for science-based dog training that protects your relationship and builds real-world reliability, this episode is for you. Be sure to listen to Part One for the foundation on dominance myths and anthropomorphism. And if you’d like deeper implementation, live Q&A access, and structured monthly training focus, you can learn more about The Doodle Pro® Honor Society at thedoodlepro.com/society. Doodles are different. Wonderfully so. Corinne Gearhart is the founder of The Doodle Pro®, a science-based training platform helping Doodle parents raise calmer, well-mannered dogs using positive reinforcement. She is the host of The Doodle Pro® Podcast and author of Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint™. 📘 Get the Doodle Schedule Blueprint: https://thedoodlepro.com/doodle-schedule-bonus/ 🎧 More episodes: https://thedoodlepro.com/podcast

🎉 The Doodle Pro® Summit waitlist is OPEN! Be first to see the lineup, get first access, and grab a complimentary gift while you wait 👉 doodleprosummit.com Jean Donaldson joins me for a powerful conversation about what she calls The Culture Clash between humans and dogs. If you’ve ever thought your Doodle:  • “knows he did wrong”  • is being stubborn  • should be eager to please  • is acting dominant This episode will shift how you see your dog forever. We dive into: Why assigning morality to dogs leads to harsh trainingThe truth about “eager to please”Why intelligence is often misunderstood in DoodlesDemand barking and why timeouts sometimes don’t workWhy jumping isn’t dominanceThe real fallout of aversive toolsJean explains why swapping nuisance behavior for fear is malpractice and why fear is the hardest thing to undo in dogs. If you want a deeper understanding of how your Doodle’s brain actually works, this is foundational listening. 📚 Books mentioned: The Culture Clash by Jean DonaldsonMine! by Jean DonaldsonBe sure to follow to catch part two next! — If you want to be part of conversations like this live, join the Doodle Pro Honor Society today. This interview was recorded three months ago as part of a live session inside the Honor Society. Join us for future live expert Q&As and deeper conversations:  👉 thedoodlepro.com/society Corinne Gearhart is the founder of The Doodle Pro®, a science-based training platform helping Doodle parents raise calmer, well-mannered dogs using positive reinforcement. She is the host of The Doodle Pro® Podcast and author of Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint™. 📘 Get the Doodle Schedule Blueprint: https://thedoodlepro.com/doodle-schedule-bonus/ 🎧 More episodes: https://thedoodlepro.com/podcast

This is a short, time-sensitive episode. If you’ve been listening over the past week and thinking about joining the Doodle Pro® Honor Society, today is your last chance. Doors close at midnight tonight. In last week’s episode, I shared why I did something I said I’d never do: open my private, alumni-only community to everyone who loves Doodles and wants ongoing, science-based support. Today, I’m explaining why this matters, what you’re actually joining, and why enrollment is closing again. Inside the Honor Society: Monthly live Q&A sessions with me for Doodle-specific training, behavior, grooming, and health questionsRegular live expert guests, including world-renowned trainers and veterinariansA searchable library of 20+ hours of Doodle-focused resources I call “Google for Doodles”A private community of Doodle parents who understand the chaos, the sweetness, and the real-life challengesUpcoming expert sessions: Dr. Adam Christman, Chief Veterinary Officer for DVM360, goes live with members tomorrow to talk about partnering with your vet and navigating health misinformationPast guests include Jean Donaldson, one of the most respected dog trainers in the world, teaching specifically about DoodlesExpert guests are scheduled throughout the year, aligned with monthly themes that build on each otherThis is a year-long journey, not a quick fix Each month focuses on a specific season of life with your Doodle, including enrichment, impulse control, grooming, independence, travel, fireworks prep, guest manners, and holiday calm. Skills layer intentionally so you’re supported all year long. Enrollment details: $37/month or $370/year (save 20% and receive a complimentary Doodle Nerd t-shirt)Cancel anytime. No long-term commitment on the monthly optionWhen enrollment opens again, pricing increases to $47/month👉 Join before midnight tonight: https://thedoodlepro.com/honorsociety If you’re unsure whether this is the right fit, dm me on Instagram @thedoodlepro before doors close. If you love your Doodle and want ongoing expert support and community, I don’t want to keep you out anymore. Doors close tonight. Corinne Gearhart is the founder of The Doodle Pro®, a science-based training platform helping Doodle parents raise calmer, well-mannered dogs using positive reinforcement. She is the host of The Doodle Pro® Podcast and author of Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint™. 📘 Get the Doodle Schedule Blueprint: https://thedoodlepro.com/doodle-schedule-bonus/ 🎧 More episodes: https://thedoodlepro.com/podcast

For years, I swore I would never do this. The Doodle Pro® Honor Society was intentionally closed. You could only join if you were an alumni of one of my courses like Zoomies to Zen™ or Relaxation Protocol for Distractable Doodles™. I loved that model. It felt protected. Intentional. Deeply personal. And then something happened. While speaking at Podfest in Orlando, I found myself waving down Dr. Adam Christman, Chief Veterinary Officer of DVM360, bestselling author, and one of the most trusted veterinary voices online. What started as a funny, human moment over Doodles and Dachshunds turned into a yes that changed everything. He agreed to come teach my community. And suddenly, I couldn’t ignore the truth anymore. I’ve been gatekeeping access to world-class experts from people who love their Doodles just as much as my alumni do. Podcast listeners. Email subscribers. Longtime followers. Thoughtful, science-minded Doodle parents who want to do right by their dogs. So in this episode, I’m sharing the full story behind a decision I never thought I’d make. In this episode, I cover: Why I originally kept the Honor Society alumni-onlyThe Podfest moment that shifted everything for meHow hosting experts like Jean Donaldson and Dr. Adam Christman changed my perspectiveWhat actually happens inside the Doodle Pro® Honor Society month by monthWhy this is not a quick-fix training programWho this membership is truly for (and who it’s not)How ongoing expert access and community support changes the Doodle parenting experienceWhy I’m opening enrollment to everyone for the first time everWhat the Doodle Pro® Honor Society includes: Monthly live Q&A sessions with me for Doodle-specific training, grooming, behavior, and health questionsLive expert guest sessions with top trainers, veterinarians, authors, and behavior professionalsA growing, searchable library of 20+ hours of Doodle-specific resourcesA private community of Doodle parents who genuinely understand the chaos and the sweetnessA year-long, seasonal curriculum that layers calm, enrichment, confidence, and real-life skillsThis is ongoing support. Not pressure. Not perfection. A place to keep learning, asking questions, and feeling supported as your Doodle grows and changes. Important notes: This membership is not designed for aggression cases or severe separation anxiety that require one-on-one clinical intervention. It is also not a fit for force-based training methods. It is for Doodle parents who value science-based, positive reinforcement approaches and want real guidance that actually matches how Doodles are wired. Enrollment details: The Doodle Pro® Honor Society is open right now through February 12. After that, enrollment closes and will not reopen for several months. 👉 Learn more and join here: https://thedoodlepro.com/honorsociety If you’re unsure whether this is the right fit, DM me on Instagram @thedoodlepro. I’m happy to help you decide. I love hard on my community. I show up. And if you love your Doodle and want ongoing support from people who truly get it, I don’t want to keep you out anymore. Corinne Gearhart is the founder of The Doodle Pro®, a science-based training platform helping Doodle parents raise calmer, well-mannered dogs using positive reinforcement. She is the host of The Doodle Pro® Podcast and author of Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint™. 📘 Get the Doodle Schedule Blueprint: https://thedoodlepro.com/doodle-schedule-bonus/ 🎧 More episodes: https://thedoodlepro.com/podcast

Winter storms are hitting across the U.S., and I’m releasing this episode a little early because the cold fronts are hitting hard right now. When extreme cold rolls in, I know many Doodle parents start wondering the same things:  Is it too cold to walk?  How long is too long outside?  Should my Doodle still potty outdoors?  And how do I protect paws from ice and salt? In this special winter episode of The Doodle Pro® Podcast, I walk you through how cold is actually too cold for Doodles, what veterinarians generally recommend for winter potty breaks, how to protect your Doodle’s paws from winter damage, and what to do inside when outdoor time is limited. I’ll cover: Why wind chill, ice, and surface conditions matter more than the number on the thermometerHow Doodle and Poodle coats affect cold tolerance and where they don’tHow long potty breaks should last during extreme coldSimple paw protection strategies including balm, booties, rinsing, and ice preventionHow to prevent matting during wet, snowy weatherWhy indoor enrichment matters more than long walks during winter stormsHow to support calm, regulated behavior when winter changes your routineThis episode is especially helpful if this is your Doodle’s first cold winter, if you live in a warmer climate and are suddenly dealing with extreme cold, or if your Doodle is lifting paws, hesitating, or rushing potty trips. Shorter walks, quicker potty breaks, and more indoor enrichment are not failures. They’re smart, seasonal adjustments. 🎁 Grab my complimentary Winter Paw Protection Guide: https://thedoodlepro.com/winter It includes my favorite paw protection products plus a simple DIY option to make winter easier on paws and on you. If you’re new here, I’m Corinne, a professional dog trainer who specializes in Doodles and helps Doodle parents navigate training, behavior, and real life with confidence and compassion. And as always, remember: Doodles are different, wonderfully so. Corinne Gearhart is the founder of The Doodle Pro®, a science-based training platform helping Doodle parents raise calmer, well-mannered dogs using positive reinforcement. She is the host of The Doodle Pro® Podcast and author of Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint™. 📘 Get the Doodle Schedule Blueprint: https://thedoodlepro.com/doodle-schedule-bonus/ 🎧 More episodes: https://thedoodlepro.com/podcast

If your Doodle gets wild at the same time every day, barking out the window, stealing socks, or melting down over nothing, you’re not imagining it. In this episode of The Doodle Pro®: Positive Dog Training Tips for a Calm & Well-Behaved Doodle, I break down why these predictable behavior challenges show up on a schedule and what they actually mean about your Doodle’s day. I’m Corinne Gearhart, certified dog trainer and Doodle expert, and I see this pattern constantly. Many Doodle parents assume daily chaos is about excess energy, lack of training, or even grooming and exercise routines. But in reality, these behaviors are often caused by predictable gaps in a dog’s schedule, inconsistent enrichment rotation, and unclear household structure. In this episode, I explain why a Doodle’s wild behavior often peaks at the same time each day and why this isn’t misbehavior at all. It’s a sign your Doodle is responding to unmet expectations and a lack of structure. When dogs don’t know what they’re supposed to be doing during certain parts of the day, they create their own jobs, and those jobs usually involve barking, grabbing, or pacing. You’ll learn how to: Identify the exact time your Doodle’s daily chaos beginsLook 30 to 60 minutes earlier to find where calm starts to unravelUnderstand why more exercise or more training cues don’t always fix the issueUse simple household management and schedule shifts to support calmer behaviorThis episode is designed to give you a clear, actionable takeaway you can use immediately, without overwhelm or blame. It’s especially helpful if you’re navigating common pet behavior challenges at home and want solutions rooted in positive, practical dog training. I also share how this concept fits into the broader framework I teach in Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint™, where understanding structure and timing helps Doodle parents create calmer, more predictable days. Whether you’re raising a puppy or living with an adult Doodle, this episode will help you better understand your dog’s behavior, strengthen your bond, and build a daily routine that actually supports calm. 🎧 Coming next: The one schedule mistake that keeps calm from sticking, even when you’re trying really hard. Corinne Gearhart is the founder of The Doodle Pro®, a science-based training platform helping Doodle parents raise calmer, well-mannered dogs using positive reinforcement. She is the host of The Doodle Pro® Podcast and author of Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint™. 📘 Get the Doodle Schedule Blueprint: https://thedoodlepro.com/doodle-schedule-bonus/ 🎧 More episodes: https://thedoodlepro.com/podcast

🎉 The Doodle Pro® Summit waitlist is OPEN! Be first to see the lineup, get first access, and grab a complimentary gift while you wait 👉 doodleprosummit.com If your Doodle has ever growled and left you feeling worried, confused, or embarrassed, this episode will change how you hear that sound forever. Growling is not bad behavior. It is communication. And when we listen instead of punish, we keep dogs and people safer. This episode is being re-aired in celebration of its recognition as a two-time finalist in the 2025 Dog Writers Association of America Writing Competition, earning honors in both: Spoken Word: Behavior, Training or SportsCaptain William Lewis Judy AwardIn this conversation, I’m joined by parenting and training expert Michelle Stern, founder of Pooch Parenting, to unpack what growling actually means and how Doodle parents can respond in ways that reduce stress rather than escalate it. In this episode, we cover: Why dogs growl and what they are trying to communicateWhether growling always signals aggressionWhen correcting a growl makes behavior worseHow to respond if your dog growls at adults, kids, or guestsWhat growling during play really meansHow emotional safety reduces the need for growling in the first placePrevent growling by reducing daily stress Many growling moments are not about “bad behavior” at all. They are about dogs being overtired, overstimulated, or pushed past their coping threshold. My book, Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint, helps Doodle parents build predictable daily rhythms with built-in downtime so dogs are less reactive, less testy, and better able to cope with everyday life. You can grab your copy here:  👉 thedoodlepro.com/book Free resource from Michelle Stern Michelle is generously sharing her guide The ABCs of Growling, which helps you decode growling clearly and calmly so you know what your dog needs in the moment. Download it here:  👉 poochparenting.net/abcs-of-growling Connect with Michelle Website: poochparenting.netInstagram: @poochparentingFacebook: Pooch ParentingWant help with socialization and body language? Keeping track of all the sights, sounds, textures, places, and people your Doodle needs positive exposure to can feel overwhelming. You can download my Doodle Puppy Socialization Checklist here: 👉 https://thedoodlepro.com/socialization Test your Doodle body language knowledge with my Body Language Quiz: 👉 https://thedoodlepro.com/body If this episode helped you hear your dog differently, subscribing and leaving a review on Apple Podcasts helps other Doodle parents find science-based, compassionate guidance when they need it most. Corinne Gearhart is the founder of The Doodle Pro®, a science-based training platform helping Doodle parents raise calmer, well-mannered dogs using positive reinforcement. She is the host of The Doodle Pro® Podcast and author of Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint™. 📘 Get the Doodle Schedule Blueprint: https://thedoodlepro.com/doodle-schedule-bonus/ 🎧 More episodes: https://thedoodlepro.com/podcast

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 for. 💡 You’ll learn: • Why grooming costs are rising and why salons are booked solid  • What’s behind the nationwide grooming shortage  • How often your Doodle actually needs a full groom  • Why groomers sometimes must shave a severely matted coat • How to prepare your Doodle for calmer, easier grooming days • The well-meaning habits that unintentionally make grooming harder • The simple at-home routines that help your groomer say “yes!” instead of “I had to shave” If you’ve ever left the groomer confused, frustrated, or unsure what happened… this episode will bring clarity, compassion, and real solutions. ✨ For brushing help before your next appointment Catch Episode #6: How to Brush Your Doodle the Right Way for step-by-step guidance designed specifically for Doodle coats. 🎁 Complimentary Resources for Doodle Parents • Doodle Coat Must-Haves Cheat Sheet The go-to list of the exact brushing tools I recommend to all Doodle parents. Download: https://thedoodlepro.com/musthaves/ • Brushing Guide: What Groomers Wish You Knew Your inside scoop on avoiding painful matting and making grooming a kinder experience. Download: https://thedoodlepro.com/brushing 🐾 Stay Connected Behind-the-scenes tips, reels, and Doodle joy:  Instagram.com/thedoodlepro Facebook.com/thedoodlepro Grooming expert River Lee:  Instagram.com/thesavvygroomer  YouTube.com/c/SavvyGroomer Corinne Gearhart is the founder of The Doodle Pro®, a science-based training platform helping Doodle parents raise calmer, well-mannered dogs using positive reinforcement. She is the host of The Doodle Pro® Podcast and author of Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint™. 📘 Get the Doodle Schedule Blueprint: https://thedoodlepro.com/doodle-schedule-bonus/ 🎧 More episodes: https://thedoodlepro.com/podcast

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 those peaceful mornings can turn into mayhem. In this episode, I’m sharing science-based, real-world strategies for helping your Doodle smoothly adjust to daylight saving time—and other routine shakeups like travel, back-to-school transitions, or holiday chaos. These tips come straight from my bestselling book, Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint™, especially the section on Adapting to Life and Seasonal Changes. You’ll learn how to shift your Doodle’s routine without stress, why anchor cues matter more than the clock, and how to bring calm back lickity-split. 🎧 You’ll learn: Why Doodles struggle with daylight saving and time changesHow to use a 3-day, 15-minute shift plan to realign routinesThe role of calm enrichment vs. overexercisingWhy consistency and predictability reduce stress📘 Mentioned in this episode: Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint™ — available now on AmazonDoodle Morning Flow™ Blueprint — Download it here Corinne Gearhart is the founder of The Doodle Pro®, a science-based training platform helping Doodle parents raise calmer, well-mannered dogs using positive reinforcement. She is the host of The Doodle Pro® Podcast and author of Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint™. 📘 Get the Doodle Schedule Blueprint: https://thedoodlepro.com/doodle-schedule-bonus/ 🎧 More episodes: https://thedoodlepro.com/podcast

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 adolescents to sweet seniors—and they’re sharing what really works (and what to avoid). Here’s what you’ll learn: 🐾 The best (and worst) timing for adding a second dog  🚪 The exact first-day protocol—from outdoor greetings to inside management  💬 How to read body language and prevent scuffles before they start  🎯 Why “let them work it out” is risky—and what to do instead  ❤️ What to do if your current dog just isn’t warming up to the new puppy  🌟 When rehoming can be a loving choice—not a failure Whether you’re planning for puppy number two or trying to bring peace back to your home, this episode gives you the calm, clear path every Doodle parent deserves. Links Mentioned: Lisa Lyle Waggoner’s Rocket Recall™Cold Nose CollegeThe Doodle Pro® Blog: Should You Add a Second Dog?The Doodle Pro® Academy 🎙 Want to teach your Doodle to actually settle and listen—even with a new puppy in the mix? Try my Relaxation Protocol for Distractable Doodles™—just 5–15 minutes a day to bring more calm to your pack. 👉 Get Instant Access Corinne Gearhart is the founder of The Doodle Pro®, a science-based training platform helping Doodle parents raise calmer, well-mannered dogs using positive reinforcement. She is the host of The Doodle Pro® Podcast and author of Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint™. 📘 Get the Doodle Schedule Blueprint: https://thedoodlepro.com/doodle-schedule-bonus/ 🎧 More episodes: https://thedoodlepro.com/podcast

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 chaos into calm without fear, frustration, or force.  You’ll hear exactly what we do inside the six-week experience — from teaching Doodles to stop jumping and calm down on cue, to building focus, impulse control, and connection that lasts a lifetime.  I’m also sharing real success stories from Doodle parents like Rebecca, Nancy, and Anna who turned their wild, overstimulated doodles into calm, confident companions.  If you’ve ever thought, “I’ve tried everything and nothing works for my Doodle,” this episode is for you.  ✨ Doors to Zoomies to Zen™ close at midnight EST on October 16th, and won’t open again for another 6 months! Join me now at thedoodlepro.com/zoomiestozen — I’d love to personally guide you and your Doodle from zoomies… to zen. 🐾  Corinne Gearhart is the founder of The Doodle Pro®, a science-based training platform helping Doodle parents raise calmer, well-mannered dogs using positive reinforcement. She is the host of The Doodle Pro® Podcast and author of Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint™. 📘 Get the Doodle Schedule Blueprint: https://thedoodlepro.com/doodle-schedule-bonus/ 🎧 More episodes: https://thedoodlepro.com/podcast

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 fast. No fixes here—the how happens together inside the Doodle Parent Challenge — Motivation Edition (complimentary, starts Mon, Sept 30; birthday-week $500+ in prizes).  Join the Doodle Parent Challenge — Motivation Edition (complimentary)  • Kickoff: Mon, Sept 30  • Where: Private Facebook group (doors open now)   Optional: Take the 2-minute Trust Fund Puppy Quiz and bring your result to Day 1. WHAT IS A “TRUST FUND PUPPY”?  A friendly, much-loved dog who’s learned that access just… happens—doors open, guests pet, toys fly, walks proceed, couches include—without first offering a tiny bit of “please.” Benefits on tap; responsibilities, not so much. Zero-blame lens: your Doodle isn’t misbehaving—they’re following the pattern we accidentally taught. THE 10 RED FLAGS (SELF-CHECK) Greets first; never checks inThreshold turbo at doorsWalks = you’re the passengerBall/tug resumes after jump-bark-spinCouch/bed is self-serveFood bowl lands while whining/pawing“He knows it”—but only when he feels like itGuests get love-bombed while you apologizePushback (whine/paw) works—you caveEmpty hands = low voice valueKEEP IN MIND  • Feeling called out by #1 or #8 = good data, not shame  • Friendly can still be unsafe (door dashing, automatic greetings)  • You didn’t fail—you reinforced enthusiasm without guardrails WHY DOODLES DRIFT HERE  Bright + bouncy + people-loving = lightning-fast “access happens” learning; we reward charisma because it’s adorable; adolescence hardens patterns. WHAT HAPPENS NEXT  There’s one simple, kind lever that flips “does what he wants” into “checks in first.” We’ll put it in your hand—and practice it—inside the Challenge. JOIN THE CHALLENGE (complimentary): https://thedoodlepro.com/parentchallenge Take the 2-minute Quiz: https://thedoodlepro.com/trustfundpuppy Book mentioned: https://thedoodlepro.com/book Corinne Gearhart is the founder of The Doodle Pro®, a science-based training platform helping Doodle parents raise calmer, well-mannered dogs using positive reinforcement. She is the host of The Doodle Pro® Podcast and author of Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint™. 📘 Get the Doodle Schedule Blueprint: https://thedoodlepro.com/doodle-schedule-bonus/ 🎧 More episodes: https://thedoodlepro.com/podcast

Does your Doodle bark at harmless noises, freeze on walks, or react intensely to everyday sights and sounds? Fearful, anxious, and reactive Doodles are more common than you think and it’s not a training failure. In this episode of The Doodle Pro® Podcast, Corinne Gearhart sits down with Dr. Zazie Todd, author of Bark: The Science of Helping Your Anxious, Fearful, and Reactive Dog, to unpack what’s really happening in your Doodle’s brain and how science-backed, positive reinforcement strategies can help. You’ll learn: The difference between fear, anxiety, and reactivity in DoodlesWhy some Doodles are more sensitive to their environmentHow positive reinforcement builds optimism and emotional safetyWhen relaxation protocols can be a game-changer for daily life🎁 Stay to the end for an exclusive $20 off my Relaxation Protocol for Distractable Doodles™, designed to help sensitive Doodles settle, cope, and thrive. 👉 Next listen: If your Doodle struggles with overreacting on walks, cue up the episode on leash training for sensitive Doodles to build confidence step by step. 🎧 Listen now and set your Doodle up for calmer, happier days! Corinne Gearhart is the founder of The Doodle Pro®, a science-based training platform helping Doodle parents raise calmer, well-mannered dogs using positive reinforcement. She is the host of The Doodle Pro® Podcast and author of Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint™. 📘 Get the Doodle Schedule Blueprint: https://thedoodlepro.com/doodle-schedule-bonus/ 🎧 More episodes: https://thedoodlepro.com/podcast

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 crate comfort schedules inside Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint™ show you exactly how long and when to use the crate by age—so you’re not guessing or pushing too fast. 💡 This episode is perfect if: You’ve tried “cry it out” and it backfiredYou’re juggling crate training with house trainingYou want your Doodle to settle happily at night and during the dayYou’re tired of chaos and want calm routinesKey Takeaways  ✅ Why forcing crate training can harm long-term comfort  ✅ Puppy vs. adult strategies for introducing the crate  ✅ How to use meals, toys, and naps to create positive associations  ✅ How to spot distress vs. normal protest barking  ✅ The Daily Schedule Blueprint™ crate schedules for building predictable routines 🎁 Exclusive Listener Discount:  🖥 Get $75 off Malena’s Self-Paced Online Course, Mission Possible 👉 Sign up here: thedoodlepro.com/missionpossible 💰 Use code doodleSA at checkout to claim your discount! This course is a step-by-step, science-based program designed to help dogs overcome separation anxiety at their own pace — using Malena’s proven protocol. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  “We followed Corinne’s crate comfort schedule from the Blueprint and the whining stopped in days. Total game-changer.” 👉 Want results like this? Grab Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint™ now. Corinne Gearhart is the founder of The Doodle Pro®, a science-based training platform helping Doodle parents raise calmer, well-mannered dogs using positive reinforcement. She is the host of The Doodle Pro® Podcast and author of Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint™. 📘 Get the Doodle Schedule Blueprint: https://thedoodlepro.com/doodle-schedule-bonus/ 🎧 More episodes: https://thedoodlepro.com/podcast

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 better sleep habitsWhy ditching the crate too soon can make emergencies, vet visits, and grooming far more stressfulHow to protect your dog’s crate as their safe space (and teach kids to respect it)The truth about the “dogs are den animals” myth💡 Want a ready-to-use crate and alone-time schedule designed just for Doodles? Grab your copy of Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint™ here: thedoodlepro.com/book 🎁 Exclusive Listener Discount:  🖥 Get $75 off Malena’s Self-Paced Online Course, Mission Possible 👉 Sign up here: thedoodlepro.com/missionpossible 💰 Use code doodleSA at checkout to claim your discount! This course is a step-by-step, science-based program designed to help dogs overcome separation anxiety at their own pace — using Malena’s proven protocol. This is Part 1 of our conversation. Be sure to follow the podcast now so you don’t miss Part 2, where we’ll dive into exactly how to make crate comfort training a joy for both you and your Doodle. 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you enjoy your shows. Corinne Gearhart is the founder of The Doodle Pro®, a science-based training platform helping Doodle parents raise calmer, well-mannered dogs using positive reinforcement. She is the host of The Doodle Pro® Podcast and author of Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint™. 📘 Get the Doodle Schedule Blueprint: https://thedoodlepro.com/doodle-schedule-bonus/ 🎧 More episodes: https://thedoodlepro.com/podcast

Can puppies be safely socialized before all their vaccines are complete? This question causes fear and confusion for puppy parents — and avoiding socialization during this critical window can have lifelong consequences. In this DWAA 2025 Finalist episode of The Doodle Pro® Podcast, Puppy Culture® founder Jane Messineo Lindquist breaks down what science actually says about early puppy socialization, how to balance health and behavior risks, and what breeders and puppy parents can do differently — starting now. In Episode 73, Jane Messineo Lindquist busts one of the most common and damaging puppy socialization myths and explains how thoughtful, low-risk exposure supports confidence, emotional resilience, and long-term behavior — even for adult and rescue dogs. 💡 In this episode, you’ll learn: ✔️ How puppies can be safely socialized before all vaccines are complete ✔️ The #1 thing Jane wishes every breeder would do before puppies go home ✔️ Why delaying socialization can create fear and behavior challenges later ✔️ How adult and rescue dogs can still make meaningful progress ✔️ How early experiences shape confidence, health, and behavior long-term 📘 Special note: Jane is also a contributor to my Amazon bestselling book Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint™. Inside, you’ll find my exclusive, day-by-day Socialization Schedule designed specifically for Doodles. 👉 thedoodlepro.com/book Resources & Links Mentioned in This Episode:  🐾 Doodle Pro Puppy Socialization Checklist 👉 https://thedoodlepro.com/socialization 📘 Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint™ (Jane Messineo Lindquist, contributor) → Get it here🐾 Puppy Culture® programs & products → Explore hereAVSAB Humane Training Statement 📖 When Pigs Fly by Jane Messineo Lindquist 📖 Mine! by Jean Donaldson🎧 Jane’s podcast: Madcap Radio Corinne Gearhart is the founder of The Doodle Pro®, a science-based training platform helping Doodle parents raise calmer, well-mannered dogs using positive reinforcement. She is the host of The Doodle Pro® Podcast and author of Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint™. 📘 Get the Doodle Schedule Blueprint: https://thedoodlepro.com/doodle-schedule-bonus/ 🎧 More episodes: https://thedoodlepro.com/podcast

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 petting”), explore active vs. passive enrichment, and take a hard look at the ENS buzzword versus simulated maternal stimulation. 💡 What You’ll Learn in Part 1: ✔️ How Puppy Culture began and why it’s become a global movement ✔️ The difference between active and passive enrichment—and why both matter ✔️ How manding builds communication and reduces frustration in dogs of any age ✔️ ENS vs. simulated maternal stimulation (SMS) and what the science really says ✔️ The key protocols to look for when choosing a responsible Doodle breeder 📘 Want more support raising your puppy? Jane also shares insights inside my book, Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint → Get at DoodleBlueprint.com 🎧 Catch Part Two in Episode 73 → where we break down the #1 socialization myth, what every breeder should do before puppies go home, and how even rescue and adult dogs can benefit. Resources & Links: Puppy Culture websiteJane’s book: When Pigs Fly! Training Success with Impossible DogsArticle: “Rethinking ENS” on Madcap UniversityThe Doodle Pro® Podcast on Apple PodcastsCorinne Gearhart is the founder of The Doodle Pro®, a science-based training platform helping Doodle parents raise calmer, well-mannered dogs using positive reinforcement. She is the host of The Doodle Pro® Podcast and author of Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint™. 📘 Get the Doodle Schedule Blueprint: https://thedoodlepro.com/doodle-schedule-bonus/ 🎧 More episodes: https://thedoodlepro.com/podcast

🚢 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 like to sign books at sea (and then run out!) ✔️ Why this milestone is a win for all of us, not just me ✔️ A huge thank you to the 100+ members of my Doodle Insider Team ✔️ What’s coming next for the podcast and The Doodle Pro® community ✔️ How you can join me for the Doodle Parent Challenge™—10 days to calmer, happier Doodles 🎯 Ready for more calm and clarity with your Doodle? The Doodle Parent Challenge™ is back—complimentary for Doodle parents everywhere. 👉 We start September 5. Save your seat here → thedoodlepro.com/parentchallenge 📚 Don’t have the book yet? Grab your copy of Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint here → DoodleBlueprint.com 📸 Want a peek at the cruise ship book signing? I shared the behind-the-scenes photos (including some hilarious backdrops) on Instagram and Facebook—come celebrate with me there @thedoodlepro. 🐾 If this episode made you smile—or reminded you that you’re not alone—share it with a fellow Doodle parent who could use a little less chaos and a lot more calm. Corinne Gearhart is the founder of The Doodle Pro®, a science-based training platform helping Doodle parents raise calmer, well-mannered dogs using positive reinforcement. She is the host of The Doodle Pro® Podcast and author of Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint™. 📘 Get the Doodle Schedule Blueprint: https://thedoodlepro.com/doodle-schedule-bonus/ 🎧 More episodes: https://thedoodlepro.com/podcast

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 feedback from early reviewers already seeing calmer, happier Doodles🐾 Why I believe every Doodle parent deserves simple, stress-free structure in their day📚 Order the book now (paperback, Kindle, or hardcover): 👉 thedoodlepro.com/book 🎁 Grab your $230 in listener bonuses: Printable schedules, private podcast, and access to on demand Q&A bonus training: 👉 https://doodleblueprint.com 📝 Already reading? Leave your review here: 👉 https://thedoodlepro.com/amazonreview Corinne Gearhart is the founder of The Doodle Pro®, a science-based training platform helping Doodle parents raise calmer, well-mannered dogs using positive reinforcement. She is the host of The Doodle Pro® Podcast and author of Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint™. 📘 Get the Doodle Schedule Blueprint: https://thedoodlepro.com/doodle-schedule-bonus/ 🎧 More episodes: https://thedoodlepro.com/podcast

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 need to be strict to actually work. You’ll learn how structure supports emotional regulation, reduces stress for both you and your Doodle, and creates a sense of safety without rigidity or micromanaging your day. 💡 In this episode, you’ll learn: ✔️ The difference between structure and rigidity and why one helps while the other hurts ✔️ How a daily schedule reduces stress for you and your Doodle ✔️ What flexible “anchor points” look like for potty breaks, training, grooming, and daily life ✔️ Why Doodle-specific routines matter more than generic dog advice ✨ I also share how Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint™ became a #1 Amazon New Release and Best Seller, and how it gives Doodle parents a realistic framework that works even with shift work, kids, travel, or unpredictable days. 👉 Next listen: If your Doodle struggles midday with zoomies, barking, or chaos, cue up Episode 68: How to Stop Midday Zoomies, Barking, and Chaos to learn how to reset the day without adding more activity. 💤 Supportive tools for rest and settling Tools that help Doodles settle and rest more easily 👉 https://thedoodlepro.com/shopsettle 📚 Want the full framework? Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint™ is available in paperback, Kindle, and hardcover: 👉 https://thedoodlepro.com/book 🎁 Bonus Toolkit™, private podcast, and live Q&A access available at:  👉 https://doodleblueprint.com Corinne Gearhart is the founder of The Doodle Pro®, a science-based training platform helping Doodle parents raise calmer, well-mannered dogs using positive reinforcement. She is the host of The Doodle Pro® Podcast and author of Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint™. 📘 Get the Doodle Schedule Blueprint: https://thedoodlepro.com/doodle-schedule-bonus/ 🎧 More episodes: https://thedoodlepro.com/podcast

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. 🧠 Training and enrichment tools I trust Brain-building tools for smart, busy Doodles 👉 https://thedoodlepro.com/shopbrain 🎧 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. Corinne Gearhart is the founder of The Doodle Pro®, a science-based training platform helping Doodle parents raise calmer, well-mannered dogs using positive reinforcement. She is the host of The Doodle Pro® Podcast and author of Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint™. 📘 Get the Doodle Schedule Blueprint: https://thedoodlepro.com/doodle-schedule-bonus/ 🎧 More episodes: https://thedoodlepro.com/podcast