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 Breakdown