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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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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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33:50

Consultation Files: My Daughter Is Taking Her Badly...

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2025/09/29

In this Off Leash and Unfiltered consult, Kati Peppe—owner of Diamond K9 Dog Training in Biddeford, Maine—talks through a common modern dilemma: a small, adored ESA dachshund that barks when left alone, fights nail trims, sleeps in bed, and ignores commands around distractions—yet is slated to live in a college dorm. Kati explains why ESAs aren’t service dogs, why the “all-softness” relationship backfires, and how structure (crate/place/leash), clear teaching, and real accountability can stabilize

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38:53

Transforming Chaos to Calmness with Simple Leash Work

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2025/09/20

In this bonus episode of Off Leash and Unfiltered, Kati Peppe—owner of Diamond K9 Dog Training in Biddeford, Maine—shares the single habit that flips a dog from chaotic to calm: clear, consistent leash communication. She covers threshold manners at crates and doors, why a properly fitted prong collar makes guidance possible, how to deliver crisp leash pops (with slack!) instead of constant pressure, and why fewer words (“No,” “Good,” “Let’s go”) speed results. The goal is an automatic, polite

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45:07

The Top 5 Ways We Use an E-Collar

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2025/09/16

In this episode of Off Leash and Unfiltered, Kati Peppe—owner of Diamond K9 Dog Training in Biddeford, Maine—lays out the five core ways she uses the e-collar: as a low-level communication tool, to secure compliance around distractions, to add real accountability to finished obedience, to stop unwanted behaviors fast, and to lower arousal/interrupt fixation so dogs can relax and learn. She also explains how timing, level, and clear markers (“No”) make all the difference. Episode Highlights (Top 5

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33:36

Internet Inquiries: “My Dog Won’t…”

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2025/09/13

In this episode of Off Leash and Unfiltered, Kati Peppe—owner of Diamond K9 Dog Training in Biddeford, Maine—types “My dog won’t…” into the browser and breaks down the internet’s most-asked worries: won’t eat, won’t drink, won’t poop, and won’t let me cut nails. What’s normal, when to worry, and the practical steps that actually work—without getting trapped in online noise. Episode Highlights Minute-by-Minute Breakdown

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48:37

Consultation Files: “Things Are So Bad, I Don’t Know...

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2025/09/11

In this Off Leash and Unfiltered consult, Kati Peppe—owner of Diamond K9 Dog Training in Biddeford, Maine—talks with a heartbroken owner whose young Icelandic Sheepdog is barking nonstop, chewing furniture, jumping and nipping at grandkids, slipping collars on walks, and fighting the crate. Kati unpacks the working-breed mismatch, explains why “exercise” isn’t the fix, and lays out a realistic path: structure (crate/place/leash), clear teaching, and meaningful consequences—plus when board &

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38:44

Certified Fear-Mongers (Oops, I Mean Dog Trainers)

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2025/09/11

In this episode of Off Leash and Unfiltered, Kati Peppe—owner of Diamond K9 Dog Training in Biddeford, Maine—responds to a viral social post aimed at prong and e-collar users. Kati agrees owners should ask trainers about tools, but says the real question is what consequences a trainer uses to make behavior reliable. She contrasts “teaching a skill” vs. “making it non-optional,” argues for results over credentials, and shares a fresh success story of an anxious dog learning to sit calmly

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46:04

Consultation Files: I Have A Reactive Power breed...

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2025/09/01

In this episode of Off Leash and Unfiltered, Kati Peppe—owner of Diamond K9 Dog Training in Biddeford, Maine—walks through a phone consult with a future two-Doberman household. She explains why breed tendencies matter, which early behaviors are red flags (like “protective” displays at 4 months), and why owners—not just dogs—must learn tools and accountability. Board & train isn’t a magic button; the prong collar gives leash communication, the e-collar gives off-leash reliability, and your

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36:39

Q&A: Remote-Smart Dogs, Owner-Arrival Arousal,...

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2025/08/31

In this episode of Off Leash and Unfiltered, Kati Peppe—owner of Diamond K9 Dog Training in Biddeford, Maine—answers rapid-fire questions: how to fix “remote-smart” dogs (who behave only when they see the tool), what to do about meltdown-level arousal when you get home, whether littermate syndrome is real, how to handle resource guarding, and why letting a dog be “a little protective” is a recipe for trouble. The thread through all of it: clear markers, consistent accountability, and stopping

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28:23

Avoid Dog-Sitter Disaster and Return to a...

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2025/08/31

In this episode of Off Leash and Unfiltered, Kati Peppe—owner of Diamond K9 Dog Training in Biddeford, Maine—explains how to prep sitters and boarding plans so you don’t come home to chaos. Expect a little regression, avoid free-for-all boarding, give sitters just a few enforceable rules (front-door threshold, couch policy, place), and make sure your e-collar is charged and on. When you get back, re-install standards immediately—your dog didn’t “forget,” they simply followed different rules while

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36:53

Consultation Files: “My Anxious, Submissive Dog...

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2025/08/31

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 nervy, “submissive” young Golden who showed teeth and growled when corrected around a prized item. Kati explains why this isn’t a “sudden” change so much as maturity plus prior patterns, how to read submissive postures without getting fooled, and the exact plan to add structure, stop resource guarding safely, and teach a conflict-free out. Episode Highlights

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