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 Minute-by-Minute Breakdown