The Doodle Pro® Podcast: Positive Training Tips for a Calm & Well-Behaved Doodle

On this episode, Corinne interviews child and dog expert and trainer Michelle Stern, owner of Pooch Parenting. Michelle helps dispel common and oftentimes dangerous myths surrounding child and dog safety and empowers parents to keep their children safe and their dogs relaxed when combining the two in one household.
Michelle and Corinne address Doodle specific issues and genetics to consider when looking to add a doodle to your family or to keep in mind when managing and training a doodle around children.
Supportive and informative, this episode is rich with great takeaways from anyone who has a child who might be near a dog or has a dog who might be near a child!
Download Michelle's free checklist "Why Did My Dog Growl at My Toddler?" at poochparenting.net/why-did-my-dog-growl-at-my-toddler/.

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❄️ Protect your Doodle’s paws from ice, salt, and snow this winter! I’ve put together a FREE Winter Paw Protection Guide with my favorite must-have products, including:
✔️ The best paw balm for protection & healing
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Episode Summary

Winter weather can be tough on your Doodle’s paws! ❄️ From ice buildup and frozen pavement to harmful sidewalk salt, it’s important to protect those fluffy feet. In this episode, I share my top science-backed tips to keep your pup safe, including:
✔️ The dangers of ice, salt & de-icing chemicals
✔️ Why booties can be a game-changer (and how to help your dog tolerate them!)
✔️ The must-have paw balm that prevents cracking & irritation
✔️ The genius whisk hack for removing snow clumps
✔️ Why washing paws after walks is so important
✔️ The best tools to prevent winter matting

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Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule BlueprintTM comes with $230+ in bonuses when you preorder by May 12—including a live workshop, printables, and private podcast.
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🚨 Does your dog growl? Should you stop it? Or is it actually a GOOD thing? If you’ve ever panicked when your Doodle growls, you’re not alone! Many dog parents assume growling = aggression, but the truth is much more surprising.

🐶 In this must-listen episode, we uncover:
❓ Why does my dog growl? (And what it REALLY means!)
❓ Is growling a warning sign of aggression?
❓ Should I correct my dog when they growl—or THANK them?
❓ How can I stop my dog from growling at me, kids, or guests?
❓ What if my dog growls during play—should I be worried?
❓ What happens if I punish growling? (Hint: You may regret it!)
❓ How can I make my dog feel safe so they don’t need to growl?

👩‍🏫 Corinne is joined by dog trainer & parenting expert Michelle Stern of Pooch Parenting to break it all down!

🎁 FREEBIE ALERT!
📩 Grab Michelle’s FREE guide: The ABCs of Growling—so you can finally understand what your dog is trying to tell you! 👉 https://poochparenting.net/abcs-of-growling/

📌 Where to Find Michelle:
🌎 Website: poochparenting.net
📸 Instagram: @poochparenting
📘 Facebook: Pooch Parenting

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🐾 Does your dog bark and pull on walks the moment they see another dog—but seem happy once they reach them? You might have a frustrated greeter!

In Part 3 of our leash reactivity series, expert trainer Victoria Baker explains why some dogs bark and lunge not out of fear or anxiety, but sheer excitement. If your dog just wants to say hi but their barking and pulling are making walks stressful, this episode is for you!

💡 You'll learn:
✔️ What is a frustrated greeter—and is my dog one?
✔️ Why does my dog bark at other dogs but act happy when they reach them?
✔️ Should I let my dog meet other dogs on walks?
✔️ How to handle a frustrated greeter & improve leash manners
✔️ Is frustrated greeting a form of reactivity?

🐕 Feel prouder of your Doodle’s behavior on walks and start enjoying your neighborhood again!

🎧 Want the full leash reactivity series?
📢 Part 1: Why dogs bark & lunge on leash
📢 Part 2: How to help dogs barking due to fear & anxiety

📖 Read full show notes & resources → Click here

🎧 Hit play now and start transforming your dog’s walks!

Send me a text- Corinne, The Doodle Pro®

Preorder now for $2.99!
Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule BlueprintTM comes with $230+ in bonuses when you preorder by May 12—including a live workshop, printables, and private podcast.
🎁 Drops May 15 → doodleblueprint.com