Dog Training Tips: How to Calm, Focus & Train a Well-Behaved Doodle – Positive Reinforcement Methods | The Doodle Pro® Podcast

By: The Doodle Pro® – Corinne Gearhart Certified Dog Trainer & Doodle Expert
  • Summary

  • Welcome to The Doodle Pro® Podcast, the internationally chart-topping show that helps you train, understand, and care for your Doodle like a pro—no matter their age or stage!

    I’m Corinne Gearhart, Certified Dog Trainer & Doodle Expert, and I bring exclusive Doodle training expertise straight to your ears, along with interviews featuring top dog trainers, behaviorists, and veterinarians worldwide.

    🐾 What You’ll Learn:

    • How to handle Doodle behavior challenges like jumping, barking & leash pulling
    • The best science-based, positive reinforcement training methods
    • Expert Doodle health & care tips from veterinarians
    • Proven strategies for calmness, focus & better manners at home and in public
    • Essential advice on Doodle grooming, socialization & manners


    Whether you're raising a Doodle puppy, dealing with adolescent rambunctiousness, or supporting a senior dog, this podcast is your go-to for tailored, effective, and humane training and care techniques—because Doodles are different, wonderfully so!

    🎧 Hit play & start training smarter today! Your Doodle will thank you.

    © 2025 Dog Training Tips: How to Calm, Focus & Train a Well-Behaved Doodle – Positive Reinforcement Methods | The Doodle Pro® Podcast
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Episodes
  • 58: Why Your Doodle Won’t Listen (And What to Do About It!)
    Jan 23 2025

    🚀 FREE LIVE DOODLE TRAINING - January 31st at 2 PM EST!
    Struggling with a distracted, hyper, or stubborn Doodle? Join my FREE live webinar where I'll show you exactly how to train your Doodle based on their unique learning style. Save your spot now → thedoodlepro.com/webinar

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    Why Your Doodle Won’t Listen (And What to Do About It!)

    Last week, we busted the biggest myths about Doodle trainability, and wow—the response was incredible! So many of you took my How Trainable Is Your Doodle? quiz and messaged me about your results.

    But knowing your Doodle’s learning style is just the first step. The real challenge? Figuring out how to actually use that knowledge to make training easier, faster, and more effective.

    If your Doodle seems to ignore you, gets distracted easily, or just won’t listen no matter what you try, this episode is for you.

    What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

    ✔️ Why Doodles struggle with focus (and why it’s NOT stubbornness)
    ✔️ The #1 mistake most Doodle parents make when training
    ✔️ How to teach your Doodle to pay attention—even in distractions
    ✔️ Quick training tips you can use today to improve focus & impulse control
    ✔️ How to work with your Doodle’s natural learning style—not against it

    🔗 Want even more hands-on training? Join my FREE live webinar this Friday! → thedoodlepro.com/webinar

    Inside this exclusive training, I’ll show you exactly how to:
    ✅ Fix common struggles like jumping, barking, and leash pulling
    ✅ Teach focus and impulse control in a way that actually works for Doodles
    ✅ Use positive reinforcement effectively to see faster results

    💥 BONUS: I’m giving away over $100 in Doodle Pro® Shop merch to live attendees!

    🐶 Haven’t taken the quiz yet? Find out if your Doodle is a Spirited Spitfire, Curious Independent, or Sensitive Soul—and get customized training tips just for them!
    👉 Take the quiz now → thedoodlepro.com/trainable

    🎧 Tap play now to start listening! And don’t forget to DM me @thedoodlepro on Instagram with your biggest Doodle training challenge—I’d love to hear from you!

    🎟 Save your webinar spot before it fills up → thedoodlepro.com/webinar

    Send me a text- Corinne, The Doodle Pro®

    📍 FREE Live Training for Doodle Parents! 🐶✨

    Struggling to get your Doodle to listen? Join my free live training, where I’ll show you how to tailor training to your Doodle’s unique learning style—so they actually listen!

    🎁 BONUS: I’m giving away over $100 in Doodle Pro® Shop merch to live attendees!

    📅 Spots are limited—save your spot now: thedoodlepro.com/webinar

    🐾 Want to know just how trainable your Doodle really is? Take my free quiz and discover their unique learning style—whether they’re a Spirited Spitfire, Curious Independent, or Sensitive Soul. Get custom training tips tailored to your pup’s personality! 👉 thedoodlepro.com/trainable 🐶✨

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    9 mins
  • Is Your Doodle Hard to Train? Here’s the Truth (Plus a Free Quiz!)
    Jan 16 2025

    (Spoiler: No! But the way you train them matters.)

    If you've ever wondered why your Doodle seems to have boundless energy, struggles to focus, or just doesn’t respond the way other dogs do, you’re not alone! Doodles are smart, sensitive, and unique, which means traditional training methods don’t always work for them.

    In this episode, I’m breaking down why Doodles train differently and how you can unlock their full potential. PLUS—I have a free quiz that will help you understand exactly what makes your Doodle tick!

    Take the Free Quiz!

    💡 Find out if your Doodle is a:
    🐾 Spirited Spitfire – High-energy, excitable, and sometimes too distracted to focus.
    🐾 Curious Independent – Super smart but does things their way.
    🐾 Sensitive Soul – Eager to please but easily overwhelmed.

    Once you get your result, I’ll send you custom training tips tailored to your Doodle’s unique personality.

    👉 Take the quiz now at thedoodlepro.com/trainable and finally train your Doodle the way they learn best!

    In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

    ✔ Why Doodles are different from other breeds when it comes to training.
    ✔ The biggest mistakes people make when training Doodles.
    ✔ How to tailor your training to your Doodle’s specific personality.
    ✔ The #1 way to make training easier and more effective.

    🎧 Listen now and don’t forget to take the quiz at thedoodlepro.com/trainable!

    Send me a text- Corinne, The Doodle Pro®

    🐾 Want to know just how trainable your Doodle really is? Take my free quiz and discover their unique learning style—whether they’re a Spirited Spitfire, Curious Independent, or Sensitive Soul. Get custom training tips tailored to your pup’s personality! 👉 thedoodlepro.com/trainable 🐶✨

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    7 mins
  • 56: Is a Doodle Mix Right for You? Answering Listener Questions on Choosing the Perfect Pup
    Jan 9 2025

    Welcome back to The Doodle Pro® Podcast, where we celebrate all things Doodle! In today’s episode, I’m diving into a thoughtful question from listener Matthew K. in Salem, Oregon. He’s considering adopting a 14-month-old Husky Doodle from a rescue and wants advice on what to expect from this unique mix.

    This isn’t just about one pup—this is your ultimate guide to evaluating whether a Doodle mix is right for you. Whether you're eyeing a Labradoodle, Goldendoodle, or any other Doodle hybrid, this episode will teach you how to evaluate if a specific Doodle blend fits your lifestyle:

    Know the Breeds: Understand how a Husky's independence and energy balance with a Poodle’s intelligence and sensitivity.
    Coat Challenges: Learn about the unique grooming needs of Doodle mixes, especially high-maintenance combinations like the Husky Doodle.
    Adolescent Adventures: Dive into why adolescent dogs are often surrendered and how to navigate this high-energy, boundary-testing phase.
    Lifestyle Fit: Get tips on determining if you’re ready for the time, energy, and care required to parent a specific Doodle mix.

    If you’re considering adding a Doodle to your family, this episode will give you the tools to make an informed decision—and help set you and your pup up for success!

    🎧 Related Episode: If today’s episode piques your interest, don’t miss Episode 15: "Doodle Brain Under Construction: Adolescent Dog Training"! Discover expert tips and strategies for managing the unique challenges of raising an adolescent Doodle. Listen now at thedoodlepro.com/ep-15-doodle-brain-under-construction-adolescent-dog-training.

    Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

    • Follow me for more tips and adorable Doodles: @thedoodlepro on Instagram
    • Ready to calm your Doodle? Explore my course: Relaxation Protocol for Distractable Doodles™

    Thank you for listening, and don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast wherever you tune in. Here’s to raising happy, healthy, and well-behaved Doodles! 🐾

    Send me a text- Corinne, The Doodle Pro®

    📍 FREE Live Training for Doodle Parents! 🐶✨

    Struggling to get your Doodle to listen? Join my free live training, where I’ll show you how to tailor training to your Doodle’s unique learning style—so they actually listen!

    🎁 BONUS: I’m giving away over $100 in Doodle Pro® Shop merch to live attendees!

    📅 Spots are limited—save your spot now: thedoodlepro.com/webinar

    🐾 Want to know just how trainable your Doodle really is? Take my free quiz and discover their unique learning style—whether they’re a Spirited Spitfire, Curious Independent, or Sensitive Soul. Get custom training tips tailored to your pup’s personality! 👉 thedoodlepro.com/trainable 🐶✨

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    12 mins

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