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Off Leash And Unfiltered

Kati Peppe, owner of Diamond K9 Dog Training in southern Maine, shares her thoughts on all things dog. Brutally honest, these harangues are enlightening, entertaining, and inspiring. Kati is passionate about dog training and behavior, and even more passionate about sharing the truth with the world even though so many people get their panties in a twist about it.If you"ve ever struggled with your dog or wondered why the dog training advice out there doesn"t seem to work, this podcast is for you

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00:45:15

How We Teach Every Single Dog To “Stay”

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2026/03/01

This is such an important behavior to teach. Not only can it be a safety issue if you can’t teach your dog to stay, but it also helps your dog learn to be calmer, more relaxed, accepting, and more focused. It surprises people that the dogs we train all learn to stay yet we never even say the word ‘stay’. This is called the implied stay, and it’s beneficial in many ways. Believe it or not, it’s actually much easier

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00:38:56

Consultation Files: My St. Bernard Attacked My 8...

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2026/03/01

This is such a grave topic. I never like getting calls like this, but I’m so, so glad when I get the chance to have a conversation with anybody who is in a situation like this because I know how stressful and sad and alarming and scary it is. And I know how hard it is to know what to do or what to expect. Dogs and babies don’t mix! And it is so common to have issues blending the

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00:28:22

Are You “Suppressing” Your Dog’s Behavior?

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2026/03/01

One of the most irritating comments I see from other dog trainers are around “suppression”. That’s because when you punish or correct your dog’s behavior, that is suppression by definition. Suppression is putting a stop to something. So in reality if you stop any behavior from being displayed that is suppression. Does suppression mean that the behavior will regenerate or resurface? No. Does it mean that it won’t? No. Behavior is moving all the time! But knowing how to

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00:29:55

Is Everything That Feels Bad Actually Bad? A FB Fight...

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2026/03/01

The narrative on the internet, and pretty much everywhere, is that you should never make your dog uncomfortable. If you glance at FB you’ll find endless arguments and accusations. The common theme is that aversives are never necessary. Pain, fear, discomfort are all bad and trainers that incorporate any of that into their training are also bad. Those trainers are also made to sound as though that’s all they use. This has put those trainers in a position where many

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00:35:15

Working Your Dog “Over Threshold” Is Necessary

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2026/03/01

Do you have an excitable dog that hangs up the phone? Or a nervous dog? All the information out there seems to say that during the training process you should keep your dog under threshold. Threshold refers to the point at which your dog starts to boil over and make the decisions that you are working hard to change. Keeping dogs under threshold may sound great, but unfortunately the real world will often throw a monkey wrench in that plan.

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00:30:43

Heeling Your Dog For Dummies

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2026/03/01

I’m a firm believer that heeling your dog can heal your dog. Whatever ails them, heel can help. No, it won’t “fix” all the behavioral issues, but we definitely use it as leverage to help with reactivity, anxiety, nervousness, and anything else you can think of.It can be quite meditative and help dogs really relax in a way that they never can when they are helpless to control arousal and impulses. It also is an amazing way to deepen your

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00:26:21

Does Your Dog Know You’re A Softy? 5 Steps To Finding...

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2026/03/01

There’s one in every family! That’s not always true..but a fair percentage of people struggle with properly disciplining their dog, and this often results in dogs being unruly, needy, anxious, not listening, or demanding, even to the point of aggression. Being too soft can create a spoiled pooch! We are going to talk about 5 things you can start doing to try to break out of that softy mindset and cultivate a little more respect. Do one thing at a

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00:35:46

Stop Your Dog From Jumping—Today

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2026/03/01

Dogs jump. Why? Why, why, why? It’s sooo frustrating, right? It might be the most common complaint we hear. Ironically it is also one of the easiest behaviors to stop. I know people are struggling with this. I know owners are trying “everything” and spending months or even years managing their dog (or worse yet paying trainers who don’t know how to stop it or won’t be honest about how to stop it) when we could stop this behavior in

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00:56:11

Prevention Series: Dog Reactivity

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2026/03/01

This is probably the number one issue we see with the dogs that come to us for training. Almost everybody is dealing with this to some degree or another. Some dogs get mildly excited by other dogs while some are extremely over stimulated and some look like Cujo at the end of the leash, and we strongly suspect they may kill another dog if they were able to get to it. The thing is, all of these scenarios can result

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00:41:39

Kati & Joyce On The Weird, Gross, And Funny Things...

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2026/03/01

We see different dogs everyday, and so we have witnessed a lot, but it seems like every day we still continue to encounter new and strange behaviors. I often get questions that start with “why does my dog..” And who knows! Dogs are just weird! Love the show? Sign up to access our new exciting Xtra content! This content is unique and is ONLY available to our paid subscribers. Subscriptions are only $3/month! You can also just sign up to

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41:05

Obsessions, Addictions, and Impulse Control: How to...

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2025/11/01

In this Off Leash and Unfiltered episode, Kati Peppe—owner of Diamond K9 Dog Training in Biddeford, Maine—tackles dogs who are stuck in obsessive, addictive loops: reactivity like a “drug,” shadow/light chasing, water or ball fixation, and destructive chewing. The fix isn’t more management or endless commands—it’s changing the dog’s state of mind through structure and real impulse control: clear No + meaningful correction, practiced all day (doors, food, kennel, car) and, for “sometimes-allowed”

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29:15

End the “Unless/Until” Dog: What a Trained Dog Really...

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2025/11/01

In this Off Leash and Unfiltered episode, Kati Peppe—owner of Diamond K9 Dog Training in Biddeford, Maine—defines what “trained” actually means: first-time compliance, even with distractions. If your dog is “good… unless” (squirrels, people, dogs), you’re not finished. Kati lays out the finish line (reliable sit, down, come that hold until released), why bribes stall progress, and how adding fair accountability—rehearsed on a long line—turns optional commands into non-negotiables. Episode Highlights

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45:35

The Top 7 Phrases Kati Hates Hearing in Dog Training

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2025/11/01

In this episode of Off Leash and Unfiltered, Kati Peppe—owner of Diamond K9 Dog Training in Biddeford, Maine—counts down seven common phrases that quietly sabotage training and safety. From “I don’t mind that” to the internet’s favorite hedge, “when used properly,” Kati explains why these lines keep owners stuck, how they mask real problems (arousal, management, lack of accountability), and what to say—and do—instead. Episode Highlights Minute-by-Minute Breakdown

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31:34

Reactive Dog, Tough Neighborhood: A Plan for...

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2025/11/01

In this episode of Off Leash and Unfiltered, Kati Peppe—owner of Diamond K9 Dog Training in Biddeford, Maine—walks through a real consult: a recently divorced owner, a new trailer-park setting full of small off-leash “yappy” dogs, and an older, anxious German Shepherd who’s now reacting to daily triggers. After a door-slip incident where the shepherd pinned a small dog (no injuries), Kati lays out a frank, practical roadmap: accept accountability, install structure, teach automatic rules (doors,

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30:34

Top 3 Training Principles: Be Physical, Be Neutral,...

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2025/11/01

In this episode of Off Leash and Unfiltered, Kati Peppe—owner of Diamond K9 Dog Training in Biddeford, Maine—shares the three principles that work across almost any dog: clear physical guidance, emotionally neutral handling, and staying quiet. You’ll learn why prong-collar leash communication beats endless chatter, how neutrality prevents fear or conflict, and how fewer words make commands crisp, fast, and reliable. Episode Highlights Minute-by-Minute Breakdown

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30:14

Stop the Trade Game: How to End Bribes, Teach “Out,”...

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2025/11/01

In this episode of Off Leash and Unfiltered, Kati Peppe—owner of Diamond K9 Dog Training in Biddeford, Maine—dives into the “trade game” most owners play when a dog won’t give up an item. She explains why bribing with food reinforces the very behavior you’re trying to stop, when to correct directly (for never-allowed behaviors), and how to teach a clean, accountable out so your dog drops and moves off resources on command. Episode Highlights Minute-by-Minute Breakdown

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36:03

Behavioral Issues: They Rarely “Start Suddenly” —...

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2025/11/01

In this episode of Off Leash and Unfiltered, Kati Peppe—owner of Diamond K9 Dog Training in Biddeford, Maine—explains why most behavior problems don’t appear out of nowhere. Owners often pin issues on a single event (a dog attack, a bad interaction, even past training), but the patterns usually developed long before. Kati shows how to spot early tells, avoid reinforcing the wrong sequence with well-meaning treats, and take practical steps that prevent “little things” from becoming big problems

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33:24

“My Dog Needs a Refresher” — Or Do You?

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2025/11/01

In this episode of Off Leash and Unfiltered, Kati Peppe—owner of Diamond K9 Dog Training in Biddeford, Maine—reframes the classic request for a “refresher.” Dogs don’t usually “forget” training; they renegotiate rules when accountability fades. Kati breaks down why effectiveness beats endless “consistency,” how to prevent slide-backs by keeping tools in play, and why the real fix is owners returning to clear rules, boundaries, and meaningful follow-through. Episode Highlights Minute-by-Minute

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32:15

Q&A: Obedience “Second Chances,” That One Person Who...

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2025/10/05

In this Off Leash and Unfiltered Q&A, Kati Peppe—owner of Diamond K9 Dog Training in Biddeford, Maine—answers five common obedience headaches: dogs that lie down when told to sit, whether you should give “second chances,” what to do when your dog melts down for a favorite guest, why she prefers not to command a sit at doors, and how to handle dogs that put themselves on place and then seem “stuck.” Clear theme: sequence and consistency matter, corrections must be

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39:25

The Pitfalls of Punishment: How Not to Fail Miserably

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2025/09/30

In this episode of Off Leash and Unfiltered, Kati Peppe—owner of Diamond K9 Dog Training in Biddeford, Maine—spells out why many owners (and even trainers) fail when trying to stop problem behaviors. She covers the correct sequence—mark with “No” and then deliver a meaningful consequence—the biggest mistakes that sabotage results (simultaneous “no”+correction, not following through, weak corrections), and why consistency matters more than timing perfection. Episode Highlights Minute-by-Minute

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