Wild Awake

In this episode of Wild Awake , I sit down with John Godfrey , founder of Vermont Dog Camp and co-founder of Wonder Web Creative . John’s path to working with dogs is anything but ordinary—he spent nearly a decade as a Zen Buddhist monk at Daitokuji Temple in Kyoto, Japan, where he took full ordination and immersed himself in a life of meditation, discipline, and simplicity. Now based in Vermont w...

Description: In this episode of Wild Awake , Valerie Naegele sits down with longtime friend and dog professional Amanda Fair to explore what it truly means to love our dogs. Drawing from Amanda’s 12+ years in the dog daycare industry, her time as a dog sledding guide, and her work as an outdoor therapy guide, they dive into the balance between affection and boundaries, why enrichment matters more...

Description: Welcome to Wild Awake—the podcast where training and business meet personal and spiritual awakening, led by the wisdom of our canine and equine companions. I’m your host, Valerie Naegele . In this episode, I sit down with equine massage practitioner, trainer, and instructor Morgan Tobin of Approach Point LLC to explore the deeply connected world of equine massage, groundwork, saddle f...

Description: Welcome to Wild Awake , the podcast where training and business meet personal and spiritual awakening—led by the wisdom of our canine and equine companions. In this episode, we dive into the humbling truth that our animals are not being difficult or stubborn — they are reflecting us. They show us where we need more clarity, consistency, or even where we may need to pause and ask for h...

In this episode of Wild Awake , I sit down with my lifelong friend and fellow animal lover, Lisa Bruno , to talk about what happens when life asks us to step back from our usual routines with our animals. From welcoming a new baby to navigating a horse’s surgery and rehab, we explore how pausing our training goals can actually deepen connection, shift perspective, and create unexpected growth. Whe...

Welcome to Wild Awake , the podcast where training and business meet personal and spiritual awakening—led by the wisdom of our canine and equine companions. In this episode of Wild Awake , we explore how avoiding discomfort can hold us back in our training, relationships with animals, and personal growth—and why leaning into it can transform everything. From mindset shifts to emotional resilience,...

Welcome to Wild Awake , the podcast where training and business meet personal and spiritual awakening—led by the wisdom of our canine and equine companions. In this episode, In this episode of Wild Awake , we explore what it really takes to start and grow a thriving, heart-centered animal business—one that aligns with your values and supports the life you want to build. From mindset shifts to pers...

Welcome to Wild Awake — the podcast where training meets transformation. I’m your host, Valerie Naegele—dog trainer, behavior nerd, and founder of Venture Doggie. I help dedicated dog owners, aspiring trainers, and animal-savvy humans build calm, connected, and responsive relationships with their animals using thoughtful, relationship-based methods. Wild Awake is for anyone who works with, lives w...

Welcome to Wild Awake — the podcast where training meets transformation. I’m your host, Valerie Naegele—dog trainer, behavior nerd, and founder of Venture Doggie. I help dedicated dog owners, aspiring trainers, and animal-savvy humans build calm, connected, and responsive relationships with their animals using thoughtful, relationship-based methods. Wild Awake is for anyone who works with, lives w...

Welcome to Wild Awake — the podcast where training meets transformation. I’m your host, Valerie Naegele—dog trainer, behavior nerd, and founder of Venture Doggie. I help dedicated dog owners, aspiring trainers, and animal-savvy humans build calm, connected, and responsive relationships with their animals using thoughtful, relationship-based methods. Wild Awake is for anyone who works with, lives w...

Welcome to Wild Awake — the podcast where training meets transformation. I’m your host, Valerie Naegele—dog trainer, behavior nerd, and founder of Venture Doggie. I help dedicated dog owners, aspiring trainers, and animal-savvy humans build calm, connected, and responsive relationships with their animals using thoughtful, relationship-based methods. Wild Awake is for anyone who works with, lives w...