Best Beta Dog Training Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 38 - Heeling, Problem Solving & Actually Discussing Dog Training with Charlotte Hoberg & Alyse Mineroff 2:05:12

2d ago2:05:12

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Charlotte and Alyse are back! This time they are here to talk with us about Heeling, working through heeling issues and problem solving. We also discuss a variety of other topics such as reactivity and how Charlotte and Alyse were able to integrate their dogs with each other on a hike, where previously there were some issues. If you want to learn m…

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Ep. 37 - Self-Care, Italians & Beta Blockers with Miranda LaMorte 1:59:06

2M ago1:59:06

1:59:06

We hope this episode has you laughing as much as it did for us. Episode 37 is with Miranda LaMorte, a dog trainer from the Albany, NY area. We discussed a variety of topics from self-care, knowing your limitations as a dog trainer and business owner as well as self discovery both personally and professionally. The three of us also touched on our It…

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Ep. 36- Charlotte Hoberg & Alyse Mineroff On The Nuances of Dog Training 2:09:32

2M ago2:09:32

2:09:32

This is the first of two episodes that we had Charlotte Hoberg and Alyse Mineroff on our podcast to chat about the nuances of dog training and behavior modification. We also chat about the changes they have seen and made about the way they train from their experiences from the world of dog sports and how dog sports have expanded their skill set and…

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Ep. 35- Does Obedience Solve Behavior Problems? 1:14:58

3M ago1:14:58

1:14:58

One question that has constantly floated around the dog training and behavior community over the past year or so has been "does obedience training solve behavior problems?". We decided to discuss this topic and give our thoughts and opinions based off a recent social media post we saw on this conversation. So, let's go!!!! To learn more about Antho…

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Ep 34- Forrest School with Tara Stillwell 1:54:56

4M ago1:54:56

1:54:56

We have Tara Stillwell here with us today to discuss her program called Forrest School. She discusses how she uses outdoor adventures like hiking, biking, agility and more to help dogs with behavior issues achieve success in modifying their behavior. Tara also has two upcoming presentations on the Forrest School for 2025. She will be presenting at …

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Ep. 33- Nose Work for Pet Dogs & Competition with Julie Symons 1:39:20

4M ago1:39:20

1:39:20

In this episode we have Julie Symons from Savvy Dog Sports here to talk about Nose Work! She explains what the sport is, the benefits of this sport as an activity, and how it can benefit pet dogs even if they do not have aspirations of competing. And of course she discusses what it is like to compete for those interested in doing so. Julie shares h…

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Ep.32- A Lifetime With Dogs with Erin Lynes 1:37:59

5M ago1:37:59

1:37:59

Erin Lynes has literally spent her entire life with dogs. Between growing up with her family breeding dogs to then competing dogs in a variety of sports. Today Erin devotes her time and work to her breeding program, Eromit Labs which breeds working line field labradors who are quite popular for their drive and versatility in a variety of work such …

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Ep. 31- The Emotional Impact of Methodology with Jen Humphrey 1:16:44

5M ago1:16:44

1:16:44

In this episode we sat down with Jen Humphrey, owner and dog trainer of The Right Paw in Princeton, MA to chat about a variety of topics. Some of the topics include: the emotional impact of dog training methodologies, dog sports, obedience training and problem solving, having a safe family pet dog with a baby and young kids to name a few. To learn …

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Ep 30- Are Medical Issues & Pain Really Causing Behavior Problems? 55:48

5M ago55:48

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Are medical issues and pain really causing behavior problems in dogs? Or are trainers suggesting this to quickly to clients? Or are dog trainers not suggesting this quick enough? Vinny & Anthony jump into this conversation together as they have some questions and opinions based on their experience with their clients. To learn more about Anthony De …

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Ep. 29 - Working With Arousal and Learning About GRC with Valentine Komissarouk 1:17:41

6M ago1:17:41

1:17:41

Episode 29 is here! We had Valentine Komissarouk on to discuss the sport, GRC and how it has changed the way she trains and works with dogs. We also discussed how GRC has helped each of us in working with dogs who tend to get overly aroused and how to work dogs through those different arousal states. To learn more about Valentine and her work, you …

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Ep. 28- Ethical Sheltering, Biological Fulfillment & Play Skills with Haylie Gernert-Dott 2:05:06

7M ago2:05:06

2:05:06

We're back after taking a little break with the podcast! In this episode we have our friend, Haylie Gernert-Dott on to discuss a variety of topics. We discuss what Haylie considers to be an ethical animal sheltering program, the concept of temperament testing dogs and adopting dogs into the community. We then dive into a great conversation on genet…

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Why dogs are f*cked - MIW Unfiltered 1:08:20

1y ago1:08:20

1:08:20

Steph and Sienna are burned out and want you to know about it. This is the second episode in a series we're calling MIW Unfiltered, where we will be talking about the elements that make this industry challenging. The topics in this series need to be prominent conversations in the dog world, far more than they currently are. We actually just stay on…

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Compassion Fatigue - MIW Unfiltered 1:11:06

1y ago1:11:06

1:11:06

Steph and Sienna are burned out and want you to know about it. This is the first episode in a series we're calling MIW Unfiltered, where we will be talking about the elements that make this industry challenging. The topics in this series need to be prominent conversations in the dog world, far more than they currently are. Intro and a deep dive on …

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Trainer Course Recap 1:05:51

1+ y ago1:05:51

1:05:51

Steph and Sienna recap the trainer course from last week. Sienna goes through her notes and we chat about some of the trainer course topics. Sienna shows immense self control while dealing with Steph. Steph displays a bomb ass example of imposter syndrome. Intro and nonsense: right from the start! Recap begins: 3:35 Do you like discount codes? I ha…

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Ep. 27 Dog Sports and Their Impact on Trainers with Nick Benger 2:06:26

1+ y ago2:06:26

2:06:26

We have Nick Benger with us in this episode! This episode was all over the place with many different topics. (Just the way we like it!!!) Nick discussed the impact dog sports has recently had on him as well as lessons he has learned throughout his dog training career. This is a dog trainers episode for sure! Nick is known for his podcast, Dog Talk …

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Training considerations for dogs with disabilities 42:10

1+ y ago42:10

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Today Steph and Sienna talk about the impact a dog's disability could have on training, and how training could help improve the quality of life for dogs that may need additional skills in the future as their communication skills or physical needs change. Also, Taylor released a new album. Dog Stuff: right from the start! Sienna's album review: 37:1…

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We get attacked by an aggressive dog! 58:01

1+ y ago58:01

58:01

Today Steph and Sienna make comparisons between elements of the dog world and various MLM's. There were notes, we got serious. Sienna has passionate opinions about shoes, and we talk about internet useage. Timestamps - Dog Nonsense: right from the start! Sienna's shoe rant: 44:15 Additional Nonsense: 47:15 Do you like discount codes? I have one for…

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Making a Proper Foundation 1:04:31

1+ y ago1:04:31

1:04:31

Today Steph and Sienna discuss what goes into a proper training foundation for your dog, and also what doesn't. We also discuss what 'clickbait' actually means, the likelihood of us making it through a podcast without our favourite words, and the upcoming trainer seminar. Timestamps - Brief Nonsense: 1:15 Dog Stuff: 2:37 Additional Nonsense: 49:44 …

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Ep. 26- Escaping Negative Consequences & Happy Feelings with Matthias Lenz 1:12:44

1+ y ago1:12:44

1:12:44

In this episode we sit down with Matthias Lenz on some of his recent posts on social media about negative consequences, negative reinforcement and how to use these situations as learning opportunities and positive experiences. To learn more about Matthias, you can listen to his dog training podcast, Not Another Dog and Pony Show. To learn more abou…

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Generalization 1:02:39

1+ y ago1:02:39

1:02:39

Ever wondered why we called this 'Make it Weird'? If you missed the 60 sec explanation on Tiktok 2 yrs ago, this is the (much) longer version of that. In this episode, Steph and Sienna discuss what generalization is and what you could do to better generalize some of your dog's behaviours. We also hear how Sienna's construction era is going, and def…

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Simply The Best 1:00:27

1+ y ago1:00:27

1:00:27

Find us on Patreon and Buy me a coffee! Links can be found on @betadogtraining TikTok!

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Training Mechanics 56:52

1+ y ago56:52

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What are training mechanics?! Stay tuned while Steph and Sienna explain. Plus some exciting news about Felony!

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Ep. 25- Electric Collars & Off Leash Safety with Abbey White 1:05:27

1+ y ago1:05:27

1:05:27

This episode came about because our guest, Abbey White, who trains dogs using positive reinforcement based methods, took to social media to post about her journey on choosing to use an electric collar with one of her dogs for safety and quality of life reasons. Abbey received quite a bit of blow back about her decision so we figured it would be wor…

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Know Your Dog 57:08

1+ y ago57:08

57:08

How well do you really know your dog? Take a Buzzfeed quiz and find out!

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PSA For Good Dog Owners 58:21

1+ y ago58:21

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Do you have a nice, friendly dog? Ever wondered how you can help your reactive dog owner counterparts? Then this episode is for you!

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Polar Vortex 54:21

1+ y ago54:21

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Can't walk your dog in cold? No problem! Steph and Sienna discuss things to do to keep your dogs fulfilled in the winter.

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Ins and Outs for 2024 1:00:37

1+ y ago1:00:37

1:00:37

Welcome to a new year of MIW!

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Ep. 24- Making Punishment Personal with Denise Fenzi 1:17:56

1+ y ago1:17:56

1:17:56

We had the pleasure of having Denise Fenzi on the pod to discuss some of her recent posts on social media, one of them being, "Making Punishment Personal". Denise explains her thoughts on this matter and why she feels it is affective in her training with her own dog. Vinny explains his views and thoughts on the difference between "correction" and "…

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Ep. 23- Helene Lawler on Modern Sheep Herding Methods & Negative Reinforcement 1:47:51

1+ y ago1:47:51

1:47:51

Episode 23 is here! Vinny and Anthony sat down with dog sport coach and herding instructor, Helene Lawler to discuss modern approaches to sheep herding training. Helene also discusses the use of the quadrants, specifically negative reinforcement and its application to sheep herding. To learn more about Helene and her work check out her website! You…

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Ep. 22- Forrest Micke- Thoughtful Training Strategies, Jackpots and Reinforcement 2:13:34

1+ y ago2:13:34

2:13:34

The man himself, Forrest Micke, joins us! Forrest is known for his thoughtful training strategies and breaking skills down when training. He is well known in the dog sports world, especially within bite sports. Forrest shares his thoughts on reinforcement training, how to "jackpot" correctly and effectively, and how to even move away from reinforce…

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Ep.21- Kamal Fernandez: 12 Dogs and a Daughter, Reward Specific Markers and Play Skills 1:39:48

2y ago1:39:48

1:39:48

In this episode we had an in-depth conversation with Kamal Fernandez, sports competitor, dog trainer and coach about a variety of topics. They included: multi-dog households and how you can create peace among a group of dogs living together, reward specific and location specific markers in training, the importance of play skills and enrichment and …

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Body Awareness and Fitness 1:07:32

2y ago1:07:32

1:07:32

This week, Steph and Sienna geek out about canine fitness, body awareness, and physical health. They have a lot of thoughts on this topic, so stayed tuned for an inevitable part 2 for this episode. Let us know your fitness related questions in the answer box!

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Basic Skills for Owners 37:52

2y ago37:52

37:52

On this episode, Steph and Sienna discuss basic skillsets they feel all dog owners/handlers should have. Spoiler: not everything is training related!

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Ep. 20- Dog Training Mistakes, Sprinkled with Garnishes 1:27:57

2y ago1:27:57

1:27:57

In this episode we talk to dog trainer, Jordan Zeunges of JZ's Canine Coaching to discuss the mistakes we as dog trainers make both before becoming dog trainers and while being dog trainers. We also jump into conversations with Jordan about the pro's and con's of group classes as well as what she found didn't work for her and her dogs and how she m…

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Resource Guarding 1:07:44

2y ago1:07:44

1:07:44

This week, Steph and Sienna discuss resource guarding.

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Littermate Syndrome 59:35

2y ago59:35

59:35

Shapes, littermates, and Taylor Swift; what more could you want! On this episode, Sienna and Steph discuss the very complex nature of littermate syndrome.

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Dog Jobs 47:52

2y ago47:52

47:52

This week, Steph and Sienna chat about different jobs that are possible in the dog industry (spoiler: it's more than just dog trainer!).

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Complexity, Chaos and Canines with Brian Fleming 1:54:58

2y ago1:54:58

1:54:58

In this episode we sit down with behavior consultant, Brian Fleming, to discuss his unique outlook on dog behavior, its complexity and the chaos that comes a long for the ride. To learn more about Brian, click here to check out his website. You can also click here to check out his podcast, The Canine Complexity Podcast. To learn more about Anthony …

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Benefit vs Risk 53:43

2y ago53:43

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On this episode, Steph and Sienna breakdown the benefits vs ricks of different scenarios.

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Ep 18- Give Tigers More Choice! And should we be training dogs with Jo-Rosie Haffenden 1:43:33

2y ago1:43:33

1:43:33

Jo-Rosie is back!!!! In this episode we discuss the new movement in the dog training industry of no longer training dogs. We also discuss why we should be training dogs, the importance of training a dog. To learn more about Jo-Rosie Haffenden, click here! To learn more about Anthony De Marinis and Vinny Viola, visit their website's below. Anthony D…

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How To Be A Good Client 1:00:33

2y ago1:00:33

1:00:33

On this episode, Sienna and Steph discuss what makes a client standout.

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Wolves, Dogs & Dominance with Khaz Brooks 2:14:01

2y ago2:14:01

2:14:01

WE HAVE KHAZ BROOKS with us for an awesome episode! This episode we discuss training will life, understanding wolves, wolf behavior and dogs. Our conversation takes us on a discussion of dominance, what it is and what it looks like. Khaz does a great job explaining and breaking down the information so that you can visually see what these behaviors …

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Welcome Back! 57:03

2y ago57:03

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On this episode, Steph and Sienna recap the last 6 months, and chat about their favourite leashes.

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Ep. 16- Kayla Uylingco- Owning A Reactive Dog From A Dog Mom 1:16:40

2y ago1:16:40

1:16:40

We have Kayla from the Toby Project, a popular instagram page about Kayla, her dog Toby and their journey together working through his reactivity. This episode is for all the dog owners out there who own a reactive dog. Kayla talks about her journey with Toby, how she has helped him and where she is now. To learn more about Kayla and The Toby Proje…

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Ep 15- Dogs, Kids and Dog Bite Prevention with Justine Schuurmans 1:26:51

2y ago1:26:51

1:26:51

Episode 15 is here! We took a little break but we are back!! This episode is about dogs and kids living together, keeping kids and dogs safe and dog bite prevention towards children. We also touch on how to work with kids for those professionals who are slightly unsure or uncomfortable with kids. Justine Schuurmans is the founder of The Family Dog,…

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Ep. 14 Resilience Rainbow and Learning with Dr. Kathy Murphy & Bobbie Bhambree 1:10:02

2+ y ago1:10:02

1:10:02

In this episode we discuss the Resilience Rainbow framework developed by Dr. Kathy Murphy & Bobbie Bhambree. They explain what this framework is and their thoughts on resilience. They also discuss whether dogs can learn from errors and what that looks like for each individual. To learn more about their upcoming workshops for the Resilience Rainbow,…

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Ep13- Choosing Your Ethical Framework with Professor Rebecca Potosky 2:36:14

2+ y ago2:36:14

2:36:14

One of the most controversial topics in the dog training and behavior industry today is an individual's ethics and beliefs. What is ethical and who decides? In this conversation, we are joined by Rutger's University professor and animal researcher, Rebecca Potosky. We discuss how and why one chooses their ethical framework. We also discuss what eac…

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Ep 12- Lover Boy, Searching for an ethical breeder & Breeding Service Dogs 1:45:20

2+ y ago1:45:20

1:45:20

In this episode we sit down with trainer, behavior consultant and service dog breeder, Abigail Witthauer. Abigail explains what trainers and dog owners should look for when searching for an ethical breeder. She also explains a bit about breeding service dogs. Vinny tells us how much he enjoys Lover Boy... You can find out more about Abigail by visi…

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Ep.11- Chad Mackin on Dog Training & Ox Blood 2:42:11

2+ y ago2:42:11

2:42:11

In this episode we have special guest, Chad Mackin, a dog trainer based in the Chicago area. Chad has been training dogs for 30 years, travels across the globe holding workshops and seminars and has hosted a couple of dog training podcasts. Chad talks about the differences in training methodologies, how he views training, what he has learned over h…

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Ep.10 Being Proactive vs. Reactive in Training & Creating Predictable Situations 1:11:11

2+ y ago1:11:11

1:11:11

In this episode Vinny & Anthony discuss what being proactive versus reactive in training looks like, specifically with a puppy, redirecting puppy behavior and how to set a puppy up for success. They also dive into how they like to create predictable situations when training and predictability looks like. To learn more about the hosts of the show, v…

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