The Doodle Pro®: Positive Dog Training for Calm Doodles
Is life with your Doodle more chaotic than calm? This podcast helps overwhelmed Doodle parents raise calm, happy, well-adjusted dogs using science-based positive reinforcement.The Doodle Pro® Podcast is an award-recognized podcast for Doodle parents who want calm, connection, and confidence using positive, science-backed dog training.Hosted by certified dog trainer and Doodle behavior expert Corinne Gearhart, the show delivers practical, force-free training strategies designed specifically for Doodles—helping families navigate common challenges like barking, leash pulling, jumping, overstimulation, reactivity, and settling at home.Each episode blends real-life training guidance with a deeper understanding of canine behavior, emotional regulation, and dai...
Doodle Training Wins: What 3,000 Doodle Parents Changed in 5 Days
More than 3,000 Doodle families jumped into the Fall 2026 Doodle Parent Challenge this week, and some of what happened in those five days is just incredible. 🐾
In this celebration episode, I share the wins straight from the live chat and your messages: a Goldendoodle named Willow who finally clocked out for the night, a sit that held while a FedEx driver walked right by, and the moment a Doodle parent swapped a harsh label for "having a difficult moment."
In this episode:
🐾 Why a playbook that worked beautifully for your last dog may not fit thi...
Why Dog Training Tips Don't Work for Doodles (And What Does)
There is a folder on your phone. Saved reels, screenshots, a loose-leash method with four steps and you remember two. Forty-seven tips in there, give or take.
And your Doodle still loses their whole mind when the doorbell rings.
Here is what I want you to hear: that is not evidence that you failed or that you did not try enough. It is evidence about what a tip actually is. A tip is a puzzle piece with no box top.
In this episode I walk through the difference between a tip and a...
The Overworked Doodle: Why Your Doodle Never Stops Barking at the Window
There is a Doodle in your neighborhood who has not taken a day off since 2023.
The window barking. The full body launch at the doorbell. The patrol route from the front door to the couch to the window and back, like they are being graded on it.
Here is the reframe that changes everything: that is not a behavior problem. That is a Doodle running a department nobody created, with no manager, no training, and no lunch break. Meet the Overworked Doodle.
In this episode we walk through a real shift log, hour...
Why Your Goldendoodle Barks, Steals Socks, and Won't Settle: Every Doodle Has a Job
Somewhere in your house right now, there is a Doodle on the clock. Monitoring the window. Tracking the snacks. Escorting you to the bathroom. Nobody hired them, and that is exactly the problem.
In this episode, Corinne Gearhart of The Doodle Pro® explains why every Doodle assigns themselves a job, why the barking and the sock stealing are not misbehavior, and the one principle that changes everything: an unmet need does not disappear, it gets self-directed. You'll meet the self-appointed surveillance shift, the Sock Acquisition Specialist, and the accidental HR department every household is secretly running (kindly: t...
How to Brush a Goldendoodle at Home: A Groomer's Step-by-Step (Part 2)
Your Goldendoodle is brushed. Your Goldendoodle is also matted. Both of those things can be true on the same dog on the same day, and it does not mean you failed.
In Part 2, Fear Free certified groomer Joy Burton gets specific about how to brush a Goldendoodle at home. The brush most Doodle parents own that should go in the trash, and the two to buy instead. Line brushing, step by step, in words you can use tonight. The comb rule that settles the front desk conversation before you ever get there. The six places mats always...
Why Is My Goldendoodle Matting When I Brush Every Day? A Groomer Explains (Part 1)
You are brushing. You bought the good brush. And your groomer still met you at the door with the word "matted."
Here is the part nobody explains: Doodles do shed, the hair just gets trapped in the curl instead of falling on your floor. That trapped hair is what mats. So the problem usually is not how often you are brushing. It is what you are brushing with, and how deep you are getting.
In part one of this two-part conversation, professional groomer Joy Burton walks me through what is really happening on the other...
Which Doodle Pro® Summit Session Should You Watch First? Take the 60-Second Trail Map Quiz
The Doodle Pro® Summit opens Monday: 15 leading experts, 16 Doodle-specific sessions, 3 days, and your seat is complimentary. But 16 sessions is a lot, and nobody stands at a buffet and eats everything. That's not a buffet problem, that's a plate problem.
So I built you a trail map. Take the 60-second quiz at https://thedoodlepro.com/summitquiz and I'll tell you exactly which session to watch first, what to climb next, and one scenic detour worth taking, matched to YOUR Doodle. Already registered? The quiz tells you where to start Monday at 9am MT. Not registered yet? Your complimentary s...
Demand Barking, Unsafe Chews & Leash Lunging: Summit Expert Preview
"Wait, is this a joke?" That's a real message I got about the Doodle Pro® Summit. So today I'm answering it the best way I know how: by letting you hear the experts yourself.
I pulled four clips straight from the Summit interviews. Kristi Benson reframes demand barking in a way that made me laugh out loud. Dr. Adam Christman nearly has a panic attack as I quiz him on every chew in the pet store aisle. Dr. Sylvalyn Hammond, The Honest Vet, shares why she fights pet misinformation with nothing to sell you. And Kate LaSala r...
The Doodle Pro® Summit 2026: Doodle Parent Edition With 15 World-Class Experts
The doors to the Doodle Pro® Summit: Doodle Parent Edition are open, and this episode is your personal invitation. 🎉 Built entirely for Doodle parents, this three-day online event gathers fifteen world-class dog and veterinary experts July 27 to 29 to welcome your Doodle instead of correcting the both of you. Because Doodles are different, wonderfully so, and so are their parents.
Corinne Gearhart is the founder of The Doodle Pro®, a science-based training platform helping Doodle parents raise calmer, well-mannered dogs using positive reinforcement. She is the host of The Doodle Pro® Podcast and...
What Dog Sledding on a Glacier Taught Me About Your Doodle
Ever had someone call your Doodle a "mutt" or insist they're "not a real breed"? I just got back from Alaska, where I went dog sledding on a glacier and completely geeked out on the musher. 🐾
Here's what stopped me in my tracks: the Alaskan Husky, one of the most respected working dogs in the world, isn't a registered breed either. It's a type, intentionally bred for purpose over generations. Sound familiar? It's the exact same story as our Goldendoodles and Labradoodles.
In this short and sweet episode I share the picky eater test (some of...
The Science Behind Ethical Goldendoodle Breeding: Health Testing, Genetic Diversity, and GANA's Three-Generation Standard (Part 2)
Can a Doodle truly be bred ethically, or have you started to wonder what really separates a responsible breeder from a polished broker website and the right buzzwords?
And have you ever felt you had to defend your choice to bring home a Doodle, like you owed someone an explanation for the dog you love?
You deserve honest, science-based answers, and you never needed anyone's permission to love your Doodle.
In Part 2 of this conversation, I'm back with three members of the board of the Goldendoodle Association of North America: Kelsey Painter of...
How to Find an Ethical Goldendoodle Breeder: What GANA's Board Wants Every Doodle Parent to Know (Part 1)
You have twelve breeder tabs open and every one looks perfect. So how do you tell a truly ethical Goldendoodle breeder from a polished website or a puppy broker?
In Part 1 of this conversation, three members of the Goldendoodle Association of North America (GANA) board explain what real health testing looks like, why "vet checked" is not the same as health tested, and the simple questions that reveal whether a breeder is doing the deeper work. This is the practical, reassuring roadmap every Doodle family deserves before bringing a puppy home.
If you are...
Goldendoodle 101 (2026 Update): Temperament, Health Testing, and How to Find an Ethical Breeder
Thinking about a Goldendoodle, or living with one who's more furry tornado than teddy bear? This 2026 Goldendoodle 101 gives you the complete picture: the breed's surprising service-dog origins, the field vs show Golden distinction that explains so much about red Doodles, why "vet checked" is not health tested, the COI number that stunned a New Yorker writer, and exactly how to find an ethical breeder. Plus the story of Amy Lane of Fox Creek Farm, creator of the Mini Goldendoodle and founder of GANA, whose business partner joins me next week with two more GANA board members.
🐾 Save You...
Is Your Doodle Actually Healthier Than a Purebred? The Science of Hybrid Vigor, Health Testing, and What the Data Shows with John Seabrook
Have you questioned whether Doodle breeding really produces healthier dogs than purebred dogs? Or felt like you had to defend that choice without the science to back it up?
You deserve honest, science-based answers that don't talk down to you or make assumptions about why you chose to become a Doodle parent.
In this episode, I'm joined by John Seabrook, a staff writer at The New Yorker, who wrote a deeply reported piece on responsible breeding, the business of designer dogs, and what genetic diversity actually means for your dog's health.
We cover:
Can Any Dog Use Talking Buttons? Bunny's Mom Alexis Devine Explains (Part 2)
Bunny the Sheepadoodle has taught millions of us to listen to our dogs differently, and this week her mom Alexis Devine is back for Part 2 of our conversation. 🐾
If Part 1 reframed how you see your Doodle, Part 2 hands you the practicalplaybook. Alexis explains why buttons without body language are basicallymeaningless, why any dog (yes, any dog) can learn this, how to handle the "my dog won't stop pressing the treat button" wall, and the medicine button moment that changed how she thinks about agency for animals.
Plus, the one button Bunny would press about us hum...
Live Interview with What About Bunny's Alexis Part 1
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If you've watched a fluffy Sheepadoodle press buttons to "talk" to her mom, you already know Bunny. This week, Bunny's mom Alexis Devine joins me for Part 1 of a conversation I have wanted to have for years. 🐾
Alexis didn't start as a dog expert. She picked a Doodle because Doodles are cute, and then learned the hard and beautiful way that there is a sensitive, intelligent working dog living...
100 Episodes In: What Doodle Pro Nation Has Taught Me (And What's Next)
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100 episodes ago, I sat down with a microphone in Colorado hoping to help a few Doodle parents raise calmer, happier Doodles. Today, Doodle Pro Nation reaches 133 countries on every inhabited continent on Earth. 🐾
In this milestone 100th episode, I share the question that
started this podcast, the through line I have not broken in
100 episodes, why I decided to specialize in just Doodles
when nobody els...
The Squeaky Toy Hack and Other Vet Visit Secrets: Dr. Adam Christman Answers Doodle Parent Questions (Part 2)
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Does your Doodle turn into a different dog the moment you pull into the vet parking lot?
In Part 2 of this conversation with Dr. Adam Christman, you'll learn the simple squeaky toy hack that flips vet visits forever. Plus the truth about why Doodles eat socks (and what to actually do about it), why pet insurance matters more than you think, and a real moment with Clark, Dr. Chr...
What Your Vet Wishes You Knew About Your Doodle: Honest Answers from Dr. Adam Christman (Part 1)
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Have you ever sat in the vet's exam room wondering if you're asking too many questions, or worried that the food on the shelf is being recommended for the wrong reasons?
In Part 1 of this two-part interview, Dr. Adam Christman, Chief Veterinary Officer for DVM 360, joins me to pull back the curtain on what's really happening on the other side of the exam table.
We get int...
3 Doodles Whose People Thought Their Dog Was the Exception
A bonus episode for the Doodle parent who's still on the fence.
If you showed up for the 5-Day Doodle Parent Challenge last week and felt the shift but haven't said yes to Zoomies to Zen yet, this one is for you.
Inside this episode:
🐾 The Day 3 moment that made eight people drop hearts in the chat in ten seconds
🐾 The only objection still standing at this point in cart week
🐾 Three real Doodles (Kenzie, Charlie, and Stockli) whose people thought their dog was the exception, and what actually changed<...
What's Happening This Week in Doodle Land (And Why Your Doodle Isn't Broken)
You are not the only one. And nothing is wrong with your Doodle.
🐾 This week we're in the middle of the complimentary 5-Day Doodle Parent Challenge, and Corinne is pulling back the curtain. She's sharing what's already clicking for hundreds of Doodle parents, the one belief quietly breaking the most Doodle parents she works with, and what to do if you want to catch the replays before they close.
In this short mid-week episode:
🐾 What we covered Days 1 to 3 and the lightbulb moments landing in real time
🐾 The "right tip" trap and why it's...
I Want to Train With You This Spring
You have been trying to figure this out. The YouTube videos. The puppy class. Standing in the park calling their name while they ran toward another dog. Calling them in from the backyard while they barked at the fence. Apologizing to guests at the door. Googling at eleven o'clock at night.
You have been doing this mostly alone. Without a system that was built for your specific dog. Without a community of people who understand what you are dealing with.
That changes this week.
The Doodle Parent Challenge starts April 20th, 2026. The pre-party...
What Actually Shifts in 5 Days (For Doodle Parents Who Have Tried Everything)
You registered for the challenge. Or you have been thinking about it. And somewhere in the back of your mind is a voice that says: five days. Is five days actually going to change anything?
That question deserves an honest answer. Not hype. Not promises of a perfect dog. The truth about what five days actually does — for the Doodle who has been running the household for years, the teenager who got harder at fourteen months, the brand new puppy parent who is already googling at eleven o'clock at night, and the Doodle parents in En...
Why Random Tips Don't Work for Doodles (And What Actually Does)
You called him in from the backyard 100 times while he barked at the fence. He heard every single one. He glanced over. And went right back to barking.
You have watched the YouTube videos. You did the puppy class — maybe your Doodle was even a star student inside the building. You tried the online training membership. Maybe you hired the expensive professional trainer. And none of it transferred to real life.
In this episode,I break down exactly why — and it has nothing to do with your consistency or your Doodle's intelligence.
The gap...
Is Your Doodle a Trust Fund Puppy? The Pattern Behind the Chaos
Is life with your Doodle more chaotic than calm? There is a name for the pattern behind it — and it is not bad dog.
In this episode I am decoding the Trust Fund Puppy: what it is, why Doodles drift there faster than almost any other breed, ten signs your dog has landed there, and the one structural shift that flips the whole dynamic.
This concept comes from trainer and author Suzanne Clothier and her relationship-centered training philosophy — one of the most useful frameworks I have ever brought into my work with Doodle families.
If...
What the 2026 Doodle Behavior Study Actually Found (And What the Headlines Got Wrong)
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A major study from the Royal Veterinary College went viral this week, and headlines from the BBC to Smithsonian Magazine declared that Doodles "behave worse" than purebred dogs. Before you panic, read this.
I read all 24 pages of the actual study. Plus the 2024 companion study from the same research team. And what I found is a story that is significantly more nuanced, more hopeful, and more useful than an...
Are Doodles a Real Breed? What the Critics Get Wrong (And What They Get Right)
If you've ever been judged in a comment section, at the dog park, or by a trainer for choosing a Doodle, this episode is for you.
I dig into the most common criticisms of Doodles and do something most people in those conversations don't do: I actually engage with them. I explain what the critics get right, where their arguments fall apart, and why the science behind your Doodle's intelligence, sensitivity, and drive is exactly the reason Doodle-specific training matters.
You'll also hear about my beloved Standard Poodle Hershey, why a Poodle and a Doodle ar...
Are Doodles a Real Breed? What the Critics Get Wrong (And What They Get Right)
If you've ever been judged in a comment section, at the dog park, or by a trainer for choosing a Doodle, this episode is for you.
I dig into the most common criticisms of Doodles and do something most people in those conversations don't do: I actually engage with them. I explain what the critics get right, where their arguments fall apart, and why the science behind your Doodle's intelligence, sensitivity, and drive is exactly the reason Doodle-specific training matters.
You'll also hear about my beloved Standard Poodle Hershey, why a Poodle and a Doodle ar...
Why Your Doodle Can't Settle (And It's Not About More Exercise)
Does your Doodle seem impossible to tire out? You walked them, played fetch, hit the dog park — and they're STILL bouncing off the walls. Here's the truth: more exercise isn't the answer. It might actually be making things worse.
In this episode, Corinne Gearhart, The Doodle Pro®, shares why the classic "a tired dog is a good dog" advice fails Doodles — and what's really going on when your dog can't settle.
Before becoming The Doodle Pro, Corinne owned one of her area's top dog walking companies. And what she watched happen over time with those dogs...
Board and Train for Dogs: What Doodle Parents Should Know
Many Doodle parents ask whether a board and train program for dogs is the best solution. Many Doodle parents eventually ask the same question:
“Should I send my dog to a board and train program?”
It’s a very understandable thought. When your dog is jumping, pulling on leash, barking, or struggling to settle, the idea of sending them away for a few weeks and getting back a perfectly trained dog can sound incredibly appealing.
In this episode, I’m sharing a personal story about sending my own Poodle to a board an...
How to Choose a Dog Trainer and Get Your Dog to Listen Outside (Stop Jumping & Distraction Training)| Jean Donaldson Part Two
In Part Two of my conversation with Jean Donaldson, members of The Doodle Pro® Honor Society were live in the room asking real training questions about distraction, jumping, dog parks, and choosing the right trainer.
How do you choose a dog trainer you can trust? Why does your dog listen inside but ignore you outside? And what does “balanced training” actually mean?
We break it all down.
How to Choose a Dog Trainer
Not all trainers are created equal. We discuss why certification matters, what organizations to look...
Jean Donaldson on The Culture Clash: Why Your Doodle Isn’t “Being Bad”
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Jean Donaldson joins me for a powerful conversation about what she calls The Culture Clash between humans and dogs.
If you’ve ever thought your Doodle:
• “knows he did wrong”
• is being stubborn
• should be eager to please
• is acting dominant
This episode will shift how you see your dog forever.
We dive into:
Why assigning morality to dogs leads to harsh traini...I’m Done Gatekeeping
This is a short, time-sensitive episode.
If you’ve been listening over the past week and thinking about joining the Doodle Pro® Honor Society, today is your last chance. Doors close at midnight tonight.
In last week’s episode, I shared why I did something I said I’d never do: open my private, alumni-only community to everyone who loves Doodles and wants ongoing, science-based support. Today, I’m explaining why this matters, what you’re actually joining, and why enrollment is closing again.
Inside the Honor Society:
Monthly liv...I Said I’d Never Do This: Why I Opened the Doodle Pro® Honor Society
For years, I swore I would never do this.
The Doodle Pro® Honor Society was intentionally closed. You could only join if you were an alumni of one of my courses like Zoomies to Zen™ or Relaxation Protocol for Distractable Doodles™. I loved that model. It felt protected. Intentional. Deeply personal.
And then something happened.
While speaking at Podfest in Orlando, I found myself waving down Dr. Adam Christman, Chief Veterinary Officer of DVM360, bestselling author, and one of the most trusted veterinary voices online. What started as a funny, human momen...
Too Cold to Walk? Winter Paw Care, Potty Breaks, and Indoor Calm for Doodles
Winter storms are hitting across the U.S., and I’m releasing this episode a little early because the cold fronts are hitting hard right now.
When extreme cold rolls in, I know many Doodle parents start wondering the same things:
Is it too cold to walk?
How long is too long outside?
Should my Doodle still potty outdoors?
And how do I protect paws from ice and salt?
In this special winter episode of The Doodle Pro® Podcast, I walk you through how cold is actually too cold fo...
Why Your Doodle Gets Wild at the Same Time Every Day: How dog schedules and structure shape Doodle behavior
If your Doodle gets wild at the same time every day, barking out the window, stealing socks, or melting down over nothing, you’re not imagining it. In this episode of The Doodle Pro®: Positive Dog Training Tips for a Calm & Well-Behaved Doodle, I break down why these predictable behavior challenges show up on a schedule and what they actually mean about your Doodle’s day.
I’m Corinne Gearhart, certified dog trainer and Doodle expert, and I see this pattern constantly. Many Doodle parents assume daily chaos is about excess energy, lack of trai...
Why Does My Dog Growl? What Growling Really Means and How to Respond (DWAA Two-Time Finalist Episode)
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If your Doodle has ever growled and left you feeling worried, confused, or embarrassed, this episode will change how you hear that sound forever.
Growling is not bad behavior. It is communication. And when we listen instead of punish, we keep dogs and people safer.
This episode is being re-aired in celebration of its recognition as a two-time finalist in the 2025 Dog Writers...
Why Your Doodle’s Groomer is Struggling… and What You Can Do to Help
This listener-favorite episode is back because it answers the grooming questions every Doodle parent has but doesn’t always know how to ask. I’m joined by grooming industry expert River Lee, and together we shine a gentle light on what’s really happening behind the grooming table — the challenges, the pressure, the heart, and the deep desire groomers have to do right by your dog.
This conversation is all about teamwork, understanding, and helping your Doodle feel safe, confident, and cared for.
💡 You’ll learn:
• Why grooming costs are rising and why salons...
Daylight Saving Tips for Dogs: Help Your Doodle Adjust Calmly to Time Changes
Helping Your Doodle Through Daylight Saving Time — Without the Chaos
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I created this free guide to help you gently reset your Doodle’s morning routine after daylight saving time. Inside, you’ll find a printable plan and the same 3-day, step-by-step schedule I walk through in today’s episode.
When the clocks change, our Doodles don’t get the memo. Suddenly breakfast feels late, bedtime feels early, and those peaceful mornings can turn into mayhem.
In this episode...
Should You Add a Second Dog? How to Introduce a New Puppy the Right Way
Is life with your Doodle more chaotic than calm—and you’ve started wondering if adding another might help?
Before you double the fluff, let’s talk timing, introductions, and what to do if things don’t go quite as planned.
In this episode of The Doodle Pro® Podcast, I’m joined by Lisa Lyle Waggoner, author of Rocket Recall™, and her husband and co-trainer Brad Waggoner, both faculty at the Victoria Stilwell Academy. Between them, they’ve introduced puppies to dogs at every life stage—from busy adolescents to sweet seniors—and they’...
