Dog Trainer's Podcast

You've heard the saying, "practice what you preach". But it's also important not to preach until you've practiced! In this episode Mariano and Brent discuss the importance of mastering your own material before you train other people's dogs. They go over the ethical expectations of a professional to be knowledgeable. They discuss How to go about mastering a part of the...

Client / Owner episode: Brent and Mariano give the cliff notes on board and train programs. We know that there are many dog owners out there who aren't sure what these programs are, what they should be able to reasonably expect, and what red flags to learn to look for. Let us dissect this for you guys so that you can understand these programs from the perspective of two dog trainers! Thanks f...

Season 3 is kicking off with our first Client/Owner-centric episode ever!! It's funny to think there are so many ways to go about something as simple as walking down the street with your dog. We often get questions like, "Should I ask them to heel, or let them walk freely?", "should they be allowed to sniff or expected to focus?", etc. In this episode, Mariano and Brent di...

In this, our final episode of season 2, Brent and Mariano reflect on what a journey this season has been. They go over the ups and downs of season 2. What they would like to continue to build on and improve for season 3, and what our listeners can expect moving forward! Thanks for listening! Mariano Alvarez IG @UNTAMEDDOGCO www.untameddogco.com Phoenix, AZ Brent LaBrada IG @ @CANISBEHAVIOR www.can...

Stephanie Vichinsky is the owner and head trainer of Method K9 in Post Falls Idaho. She has built a highly successful training program, online courses, and a huge presence on social media. Mariano, Brent, and Stephanie dive into what it takes to balance all of this. They discuss the value of connecting with clients. As well as what it takes to run a family business. Thank you for listening!  Steph...

David Tirpak, AKA David The Dog Trainer is a dog trainer, business owner, and podcaster not unlike Mariano and Brent.  He is the host of the David The Dog Trainer Podcast and owns Miracle K9 Training in Cleveland OH. In this interview, the three of them dive into what modern dog training culture looks like. They discuss what effects social media might be having on the future of dog training. They...

Why do you feel burnt out when you work too much? How much work even is too much work? How do you find a work-life balance that works for you? What are some of the work-life balances that work for other dog trainer friends of ours? What are the common pitfalls that lead to work-life imbalance? Mariano and Brent discuss these questions and more in their first episode in some time that involves just...

DISCLAIMER : This episode and its contents are not formal legal advice. Nothing said here can form an attorney-client relationship. If you need legal advice you should contact a local professional. What measures should you take in order to protect yourself and your staff? Do you have an up-to-date training contract? Have you taken the time to form an LLC? If not, is it because the thought of deali...

So much has changed for Tom since last we spoke. He is a father and a husband now. His brand, Tom Davis International has been growing at a tremendous pace. He has entered into some new business partnerships with Kru Coffee, Impact Dog Crates, and all kind of other opportunities that are first-time ventures for a dog trainer. He's been having an immense growth period. He has settled into a ca...

Nino Drowaert of STSK9 is a very high-level dog trainer from Belgium. He has worked with dogs for local police departments. He has clients in the competition and working dog fields. He has very in-depth online training programs, and so much more! This episode discusses Nino's introduction to the dog training world. We learn about Nino's impressive, detailed understanding of what it takes...

Dr. Temple Grandin is a professor at Colorado State University. She is a published author, a highly respected animal behaviorist, and an all-around highly respected and influential voice in the humane treatment of animals. DTP co-hosts, Brent and Mariano were lucky enough to speak with her. The topic of why the use of tools in dog training came up. Her latest book "Visual Thinking" was d...

E-collars are very controversial tools. Many think that they should be banned and outlawed. Many others work with them to transform the lives of dogs and their relationships with their families. Much of this divide seems to be centered around people's experience levels with these tools. As with most things in life,  knowledge, and experience are required in order to be able to make informed d...

You guys asked and we have answered! Behavioral Euthanasia is such a significant and important topic. Last episode we had an insightful conversation with Michael Ellis and Denise Fenzi. But it seemed that we needed to ensure this topic got the air time it deserved. This is why we've decided to have another conversation regarding behavioral euthanasia. This time, we've enlisted the help o...

The hard reality is that dogs are sometimes euthanized for behavioral reasons. It has been a very hot topic in the dog training and dog behavioral worlds for decades. Naturally, this means that it's a topic that isn't openly discussed very often. Possibly because of how difficult it can be to navigate while allowing for cooler heads to prevail. Possibly because it's a tough pill to...

Why do we train our dogs? What exactly is it that we're looking to accomplish? Why have we decided to strive for the goals that we strive for? In this episode, Mariano and Brent discuss why we do what we do. It sounds like a very simple question. However, it's an important question to ask yourself. This came as a tip from Jay Jack, who talks about the importance of staying on task. Howev...

Hey guys! The best part of Brent and Mariano being able to do the show together is that they get to balance each other out! That being said, as much as they love working together, they do disagree on things! In this episode, they hash out a disagreement on the show so that you, the best listeners in the world, can help weigh in. The disagreement is based around whether DTP should be open to interv...

Hey guys, We're back!!  After a long hiatus, Brent and Mariano just couldn't stay away from you guys any longer! Now they're back at it in a big way! In this episode, the guys discuss the ins and outs of how, when, and why to create clarity with your dog. They've broken this down into 3 major components to help you guys with your dogs and your clients. These components are brok...

Robert Cabral is a very well respected name in the dog training world! He's done it all. From working various sport dogs at a high level. To building pet obedience programs that have been hugely successful. To helping build many of the best rescue programs that are still implemented to this day in Los Angeles, CA. In this episode, we have the opportunity to gain insights from his years of exp...

We had the incredible opportunity to interview two legendary animal trainers in Hollywood, Joel Silverman, and Bryan Renfro! We discuss their amazing catalogs of work in film and commercials and the various animals they've worked with. We discuss their respective stories and what got them into the unique world of training animals for film and TV.  We discuss the state of the dog training worl...

It's amazing how people's life experiences can lend to their ability to teach others. Jay Jack is someone who's lived so much in such a short amount of time. This has afforded him such a unique take on the world of dog training. He's absolutely mastered the art of conveying his knowledge to his audience.  We were lucky enough to have a conversation with him. In part two of this...

It's amazing how people's life experiences can lend to their ability to teach others. Jay Jack is someone who's lived so much in such a short amount of time. This has afforded him such a unique take on the world of dog training. He's absolutely mastered the art of conveying his knowledge to his audience.  We were lucky enough to have a conversation with him. In part one of this...

In this episode, Brent and Mariano discuss some of the difficulties associated with helping clients learn to be more accountable with training. We dive into learned lessons, techniques, and tactics that have helped us build habits in our clients. We go over ways to develop accountability. We discuss different modes of teaching and explaining. The role that clear instruction plays in building motiv...

Hey guys, Mariano here! Brent and I had the chance to speak with Kaitlin of kane9dogtraining. She's such a kind and knowledgeable person. We enjoyed our conversation a ton! In this episode, we discuss Kaitlin's background in marketing before dog training. We learn about her journey in developing her presence online. We had a chance to touch on the importance of personal development work...

Hey guys, Mariano here! Brent and I had the chance to speak with a very special guest whose unique perspective on training was fun to dive into. This is Brett Baily of Who's A Good Boy Industries. He has a background that is unique in the dog training world. Before training, he worked as a fitness coach and life coach. He dove heavily into the world of neuroscience and has brought that knowle...

Hey guys, Mariano here! You know, Brent and I have really enjoyed the opportunity to have conversations that span such diverse viewpoints. It's pretty amazing how many different ways we can all look at one small skillset in the vast array of life overall! This time we were able to have an incredibly stimulating conversation with another huge influential force in the world of dog behavior. I&a...