Your Dog Isn't Broken

No, your dog didn’t mastermind an Ocean’s Eleven-style breakout because they hate you. They dipped because you forgot to latch the gate—again. In this episode, we’re tackling lost pet prevention like your sanity depends on it (because it kinda does). Bruce shares his best Houdini impressions, we break down why July 4th is a full-blown anxiety fest for dogs, and you’ll walk away with panic-proofing...

It’s Dog Party Day and National Dachshund Day , so naturally someone out there is planning a bouncy house, cake, and 12 dog “friends” their pup barely tolerates. Let me stop you right there. In Episode 9 of Your Dog Isn’t Broken , we’re unpacking the difference between joyful celebration and canine overstimulation — because your dog doesn’t want to be the guest of honor at your Pinterest disaster....

Ah yes, Take Your Pet to Work Week — that magical time when humans drag their dogs into fluorescent-lit offices filled with loud voices, weird smells, and absolutely zero escape routes. In this episode of Your Dog Isn’t Broken , we’re unpacking the chaos that happens when people mistake novelty for socialization and call it enrichment. Spoiler: your dog doesn’t want to sit through your Zoom call,...

You want your dog to be confident, social, chill, adaptable — basically a furry therapist who also looks great in group photos? Cool. Then stop throwing them into overwhelming chaos and calling it “socialization.” In this episode of Your Dog Isn’t Broken , we talk about what confidence actually is (spoiler: it’s not tolerance), why overexposure is not training, and how to build up your dog’s brave...

Think your dog is “just being stubborn”? Nah. You’re probably just boring. In this episode, Shannon breaks down the cold, chewy truth about attention, engagement, and why your dog might be ghosting your recall like it’s a bad Tinder match. From misused cues to underwhelming rewards, we’re tackling the myth that your dog is ignoring you out of spite — and replacing it with real-world tools that act...

Today on Your Dog Isn’t Broken, we’re smashing myths about training, talking about why I build custom commands for all my dogs (and why you should too), and dropping real-world tips for National Pet Preparedness Month. 🐾💥 If you think love alone is enough to save your dog in a crisis — this is your Come-to-Squirrel Moment. Custom commands, calm walk breaks, real recall training, and pet emergenc...

We’re talking about how real dog training doesn’t happen on the "perfect walk" or the fancy IG posts — it happens in the boring, quiet, gritty moments. 👉 Why doing nothing is doing something. 👉 Why mental exercise matters more than just steps. 👉 Why Bruce doesn’t do Fancy Dog — he does Functional Dog. 👉 Why poop bags, grit, and Tony Stark energy built this empire. Dogs aren’t broken....

If your dog’s "bad behavior" has you ready to fake your own death and move to another country... maybe it’s not your dog. Maybe it’s the crap advice you were given. Today on Your Dog Isn’t Broken , we’re lighting up the biggest dog training myths like a bonfire at a squirrel convention. 🐿️💣 🚫 "Your dog’s just being stubborn." 🚫 "Positive training means no rules." 🚫 "Growling is bad!" 🚫 "Old d...

Today, we’re having a serious Come-to-Squirrel Moment about why your dog deserves better than random TikTok tricks and half-baked "training hacks." 🐾 You’ll get a sneak peek (and I mean just a sample platter , not the whole damn cow) of the classes and training I offer — designed to actually teach you to speak dog instead of just barking commands into the void. We’re talking: How real t...

Your Dog Isn’t Broken is the Come-to-Squirrel Moment you didn’t know you desperately needed. Hosted by Shannon — veteran dog trainer, service dog handler, and professional translator of "woofs" into words — this podcast flips the tired old "dog training" world on its head. If you're sick of outdated dominance tactics, empty treat bribes, and internet randos diagnosing your dog after a 10-second vi...

Welcome to Your Dog Isn’t Broken — the podcast where we don’t just train dogs; we teach humans to speak dog . Join Shannon every Wednesday for myth-busting truth bombs, real-world training tips, and Come-to-Squirrel Moments you didn’t know you needed. 🐾 Because your dog isn’t stubborn. Your dog isn’t broken. They’re just waiting for you to finally understand them. New episodes drop every Wednesda...