Dog Trainer's Podcast

Here it is, guys! National Understanding Your Dog Day! This is the brainchild of our good friends John Gotta and Maligator Mom. They came up with an awesome idea to establish a new holiday centered around building awareness of our dog's needs. In this episode, Mariano and Brent dive int to the origins of the holiday. They discuss the issues plaguing the dog world that prompted the need for th...

Hey guys! In this episode of the Dog Trainers Podcast, Mariano and Brent were lucky enough to have a great conversation with Chad Gabriel of Team Floppy Ears! We dive into his life before dog training. Important and valuable life lessons learned, and how they can help you develop as a trainer. We learn about his beautiful family that is his world! We learn about the ethos of TFE. We discuss the co...

Hey guys! In this episode of the Dog Trainer's Podcast, we're excited to announce that we've finally had the opportunity to interview Jeff Gellman! Jeff is the owner of Solid K9 Training in Providence, Rhoad Island. He's got a huge online presence including literally thousands of free training videos. He's also been quite a controversial figure in the dog training world. I...

What's up, guys! Mariano here!! Have you guys ever wondered how someone's journey as a business owner/entrepreneur began? Ever felt the fear of the unknown as you consider taking that leap of faith of taking your passion for dog training to the next level? We have too!! In this episode of DTP Brent and I dive into the origin stories of our respective businesses. We start at the very begi...

Welcome back to season 2 of the Dog Trainers Podcast and for this episode we have our first guest of the new season: Vinnie Somma! Vinnie is the owner of Say it Once Dog Training in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania and has over 300k followers just on Instagram alone. We had so much to talk about from his group classes to how he gained such a huge following that we had to seperate the episode into two parts...

Welcome back to Part 2 of the Vinnie Somma Interview here on the Dog Trainers Podcast. Vinnie is the owner of Say it Once Dog Training in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania and has over 300k followers just on Instagram alone. We had so much to talk about from his group classes to how he gained such a huge following that we had to seperate the episode into two parts. Vinnie is the perfect first guest to have...

We're Back!!!!!!!!!!! Season 2 of the Dog Trainers Podcast is finally here and we are as excited as ever. We couldn't have gotten to where we are today without all you listeners and supporters out there and for that we sincerely thank you all. In the first episode of the new season, we discuss the best ways to see what level you are at in dog training. We also discuss the differences in...

Hey everyone, welcome to the final episode of season one of the Dog Trainers Podcast! We've had such a blast doing this. We can't thank you all enough for all your support. We also want to assure you that season two is going to be so much bigger and better!! In this episode, we discuss some of the valuable lessons that we've learned while speaking with our incredible guests. We disc...

Hey everyone, welcome back to another episode of the Dog Trainers Podcast! On this episode we are joined by John Gotta, a trainer who specializes in behavioral modification training.  In this episode we talk about how John got into dog training, how we explain certain aspects of dog training to clients and what true mentorship looks like today. Thank you for listening and we’ll catch you in the ne...

Hey everyone, welcome back to another episode of the Dog Trainers Podcast! On this episode we continue our interview with John Gotta, a trainer who specializes in behavioral modification training.  On this episode, we talk about how effectively reward your dog, how to better connect with your clients and the importance of volunteering at rescue shelters. Thank you John for your time and coming to...

Hey everyone, welcome back to another episode of the Dog Trainers Podcast. Join Brent and Mariano as they interview Denise Fenzi, author of the best selling book “Beyond the BackYard”, “Dog Sports Vol.1-4” and her most recent book “Conversations with Raika”. She is also joined by a returning guest to the Podcast and R+ trainer, Sara Brueske. In this episode, we discuss who influences and motivates...

Hey everyone, welcome back to another episode of the Dog Trainers Podcast. Join Brent and Mariano as they interview Denise Fenzi, author of the best selling book “Beyond the BackYard”, “Dog Sports Vol.1-4” and her most recent book “Conversations with Raika”. She is also joined by a returning guest to the Podcast and R+ trainer, Sara Brueske. In this episode, we discuss who influences and motivates...

Hey everyone, welcome back to another episode of the Dog Trainers Podcast. Join Brent and Mariano as they interview Denise Fenzi, author of the best selling book “Beyond the BackYard”, “Dog Sports Vol.1-4” and her most recent book “Conversations with Raika”. She is also joined by a returning guest to the Podcast and R+ trainer, Sara Brueske. In this episode, we discuss who influences and motivates...

Hey guys, Mariano here! We're excited to bring you part 2 of our interview with Samantha Johnson! In this episode, we get into more detail regarding training programs. We discuss dealing with aggressive dogs. We dive into the world of celebrity dog training and so much more! Thanks for listening! IG @ packlife_la www.packlifela.com www.marleysmutts.org    Mariano Alvarez IG @ UNTAMEDDOGCO www...

Hey guys, Mariano here! Brent and I are excited to bring you all another amazing interview with a fantastic trainer in the Los Angeles area, Samantha Johnson with Packlife LA! She was kind enough to spend some time with us discussing several hot topics in the dog world. We covered the benefits of various methods of training. Her personal journey training under Cesar Milan. What's in store for...

Hey guys, Mariano here! Brent and I have been lucky enough to have guest after guest on the podcast. That being said, It's been a while since we've shot an episode just the two of us. We were really excited to get back to basics for a bit!! In this episode, we discuss the top 5 things that newer trainers get wrong. This is a topic that we've been looking into for a while. It's...

Hey guys, Mariano here! Brent and I had such a great time conversing with Blake Rodriguez from Dream Come True K9. This seems funny to say, but it's been a while since we've had an opportunity to discuss dog training to such a detailed extent. Mostly because there's just so much to cover, yet it is refreshing to be able to cover training in a more basic sense. Here in Pt.2 of our in...

Hey everyone, Mariano here! Brent and I have been so happy with this roll of awesome guest after awesome guest that we've had on the podcast. We are lucky enough to continue that streak with another amazing and insightful guest, Blake Rodriguez. He's the owner of Dream Come True K9. He's hosted on Considerthedog.com and is involved with training seminars that he does alongside our m...

Hey guys, Mariano here! Here's one of our favorite aspects of hosting a dog training podcast. The connections we get to make. Not only the direct ones but the indirect ones as well. Larry Krohn is a true expert in the art of dog training. His resume stands with the other legends in the training world. We were lucky enough to have him on as a guest and we all had a blast!! In this interview, w...

Hey guys, Mariano here! Let me preface our interview with Jonas Black with a few key points. #1. Here at DTP, it is not only our obligation but our honor and privilege to speak with trainers from all walks of life. Whether people find them to be controversial, or not. #2. I think I can speak for both Brent and me when I say that Jonas Black is as real as they come! Not only in his technical skill...

Hi guys, Mariano here! I'm sure by now you've realized how awesome of a person ur new friend Jonas is! In Pt. 2 we discuss the importance of video content quality. We discuss balanced training, pure-positive training, and the civil war in the dog training world.  The importance of using social media to be seen and build relationships with other trainers. And so much more!!Thanks for keep...

We did it, guys! We were lucky enough to have an amazing conversation with an R+ trainer. And not just any trainer, but Sara Brueske!! She's an incredible dog trainer with a very diverse resume in the dog training world. She travels and does seminars, as well as performs with her dogs at the world-famous Purina farms,  and she's doing all of this using R+ training in the world of sport d...

Hey guys, Mariano here! Brent and I are excited to bring you our interview with our new friend Nachum Russell. He's the owner of kalmk9training in NYC. He's also the host of the Not Just Dogs Podcast. He's such a down to earth guy! We had a great time speaking with him and having the opportunity to ask him some insightful questions that we know are going to bring you guys a ton of v...

Hey guys, Mariano here! Brent and I are excited to bring you part 2 of our interview with The Canine Performance team. We discuss more of what it takes to remain devoted when motivation fails. We dive into the ins and outs of making great online content and what that can do for you.  This and so much more! Thanks for listening! You can reach us here: IG @ DOGTRAINERSPODCAST Facebook @ https://www....

Hey guys! Brent and Mariano here. We're excited to bring you our first interview with Natalie Dobkins and Matt Hubble from Canine Performance in North Carolina. They represent not only an amazing dog training skill set but a massive online presence as well! They were kind enough to spend some time with Brent and I to discuss their stories, the ins and out of today's dog training, online...