Is life with your Doodle more chaotic than calm lately? 🐾🎧

You're not alone—and help is here in the most melodic and scientifically backed way: 🎹 music.

In this fan-favorite episode, I welcome back the brilliant Lisa Spector, a Juilliard-trained pianist whose music is specially designed to calm the canine nervous system. She’s the Pet Calming Maestro behind Dog Gone Calm, and her gentle melodies are used in shelters, vet offices, and homes across the globe (including mine!).

🎶 You’ll learn:

• Why not all classical music calms dogs (and what actually works)
• What volume, timing, and type of music works best for Doodles
• How to use sound to reduce barking, separation anxiety, and reactivity
• Why Lisa’s music helps humans and dogs settle down together 🧘‍♀️🐶

🎁 Free Gift for Listeners: Get my 14-page Doodle parent's guide to using music to reduce anxiety, improve focus, and settle chaos—complimentary at TheDoodlePro.com/music

🌟 NEW: Customized Zen Paws & Piano Meditation Want to go deeper? Introducing a one-of-a-kind experience to calm you and your Doodle together. With Lisa’s Zen Paws & Piano Meditation, you'll:

• Meet with Lisa live on Zoom to share your Doodle’s unique story
• Receive a custom guided meditation set to calming piano (played on her Steinway Concert Grand 🎹)
• Strengthen your heart connection and ease anxiety—together

🎵 Say goodbye to restless nights and hello to harmony. Learn more or book at:
 👉 MyZenPet.com/product/zen-paws-piano-meditation/

🎧 And don’t miss the special live piano performance Lisa plays just for you and your Doodle at the end of this episode!

Send me a text- Corinne, The Doodle Pro®

 🎧 Ready to create the ultimate calming playlist for your Doodle? I've got you covered! Grab your complimentary copy of my go-to Music Guide, packed with soothing tunes scientifically shown to help your pup unwind. 

🎶🐾 Say goodbye to stress and hello to calm cuddles! 

Download your FREE guide now!

 🚨 Does your dog growl? Should you stop it? Or is it actually a GOOD thing? If you’ve ever panicked when your Doodle growls, you’re not alone! Many dog parents assume growling = aggression, but the truth is much more surprising.

🐶 In this must-listen episode, we uncover:
❓ Why does my dog growl? (And what it REALLY means!)
❓ Is growling a warning sign of aggression?
❓ Should I correct my dog when they growl—or THANK them?
❓ How can I stop my dog from growling at me, kids, or guests?
❓ What if my dog growls during play—should I be worried?
❓ What happens if I punish growling? (Hint: You may regret it!)
❓ How can I make my dog feel safe so they don’t need to growl?

👩‍🏫 Corinne is joined by dog trainer & parenting expert Michelle Stern of Pooch Parenting to break it all down!

🎁 FREEBIE ALERT!
📩 Grab Michelle’s FREE guide: The ABCs of Growling—so you can finally understand what your dog is trying to tell you! 👉 https://poochparenting.net/abcs-of-growling/

📌 Where to Find Michelle:
🌎 Website: poochparenting.net
📸 Instagram: @poochparenting
📘 Facebook: Pooch Parenting

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Send me a text- Corinne, The Doodle Pro®

 🎧 Ready to create the ultimate calming playlist for your Doodle? I've got you covered! Grab your complimentary copy of my go-to Music Guide, packed with soothing tunes scientifically shown to help your pup unwind. 

🎶🐾 Say goodbye to stress and hello to calm cuddles! 

Download your FREE guide now!

Think it's too late to socialize your adult Doodle? Think again! In this episode of The Doodle Pro® Podcast, I sit down with two incredible experts—Marge Rogers and Eileen Anderson, authors of Puppy Socialization: What It Is and How to Do It—to discuss why socialization isn’t just for puppies and how to help your Doodle feel more confident in the world.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✔️ Why socialization extends beyond puppyhood
 ✔️ The importance of reading your Doodle’s body language
✔️ How to create positive associations with new experiences
✔️ Why adolescent Doodles (2-3 years old) may become more selective with playmates
✔️ The 3-second rule for safe and polite greetings
✔️ How to manage over-excitement, fear, and threshold levels in socialization
✔️ Practical socialization exercises you can start today

Plus, we share step-by-step training strategies for common Doodle struggles like:

• Barking at bikes
• Fear of strangers
• Over-exuberant greetings

📖 Want to dive deeper? Check out Marge & Eileen’s book: Puppy Socialization: What It Is and How to Do It!

🎧 Listen now and learn how to help your Doodle feel safer, calmer, and happier!

Send me a text- Corinne, The Doodle Pro®

 🎧 Ready to create the ultimate calming playlist for your Doodle? I've got you covered! Grab your complimentary copy of my go-to Music Guide, packed with soothing tunes scientifically shown to help your pup unwind. 

🎶🐾 Say goodbye to stress and hello to calm cuddles! 

Download your FREE guide now!

Growling, Grooming & Goodbye Anxiety—Expert Fixes for Doodle Parents

Episode Description:
Welcome back to The Doodle Pro Podcast! I'm your host, Corinne Gearhart, and today, we’re tackling three of the biggest challenges doodle parents face—grooming struggles, resource guarding, and separation anxiety.

I’m bringing back expert insights from past episodes to help you:
 🐾 Prevent painful mats & keep your doodle’s coat healthy
 🐾 Understand why growling isn’t bad—and how to handle it
 🐾 Finally get real answers on separation anxiety

Plus, I have a special listener discounts for Malena DeMartini-Price’s Mission Possible and Karishma Warr's Calm Canine Academy scroll down for details!

🎧 Next Week: I’m welcoming back Marge Rogers & Eileen Anderson for a masterclass on reading your doodle’s body language—don’t miss it!

Links & Resources from Today’s Episode

🖥 Grooming: What Groomers Wish You Knew
📱 Or listen on Apple Podcasts here

🦴 Resource Guarding & Growling: How to Prevent Resource Guarding & Handle Growling
📱 Or listen on Apple Podcasts here

💔 Separation Anxiety: Separation Anxiety Explained with Malena DeMartini
📱 Or listen on Apple Podcasts here

🎁 EXCLUSIVE LISTENER DISCOUNT!
🖥 Get $75 off Malena’s Self-Paced Online Course, Mission Possible → Sign up here
💰 Use code “doodleSA” at checkout for $75 off!

🎁 EXCLUSIVE LISTENER DISCOUNT!
  🎓 Get 20% off training services at Calm Canine Academy with code “DoodlePro”

📖 COMING SOON! Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint—stay tuned for pre-order details!

📩 Let’s Connect!
DM me on Instagram @thedoodlepro and tell me your biggest takeaway from today’s episode!

Send me a text- Corinne, The Doodle Pro®

 🎧 Ready to create the ultimate calming playlist for your Doodle? I've got you covered! Grab your complimentary copy of my go-to Music Guide, packed with soothing tunes scientifically shown to help your pup unwind. 

🎶🐾 Say goodbye to stress and hello to calm cuddles! 

Download your FREE guide now!

Are Doodles REALLY hypoallergenic, or is it just a myth? 🤔🐶
If you've heard that Goldendoodles, Labradoodles, and other Poodle mixes are perfect for allergy sufferers, you might be surprised by what the science actually says!

In this episode of The Doodle Pro® Podcast, dog scientist & ethical breeder Amanda Venturino (MSc in Immunology & Animal Science) breaks down the truth about Doodle coat genetics, dog allergens, and what hypoallergenic actually means.

✨ You’ll Learn: 

✅ What “hypoallergenic” REALLY means (and why it’s often misunderstood)
✅ The science behind dog allergies & the Can F1 protein
✅ Why some Doodles shed more than others (and how genetics plays a role)
✅ How to reduce allergens if you're allergic to your own dog!
✅ The most important questions to ask breeders if allergies are a concern

This episode was recorded in 2023 (for details, check out Where Did The Doodle Pro GO?! ). Since then, Amanda has welcomed two more litters, and her anticipated fall 2025 litter is planned with a puppy from the litter mentioned in this episode—pending the completion of final intensive health testing.

Additionally, GANA™ has transitioned from ribbons to bronze, silver, and gold badges. You can find more details on their website here.

🎧 [00:01:00] - Are Doodles really hypoallergenic? Breaking the myth
🎧 [00:05:00] - The science of allergies: What does “hypoallergenic” actually mean?
🎧 [00:10:00] - Doodle coat genetics: Why do some shed more than others?
🎧 [00:16:00] - Understanding F1, F1B, and different Doodle generations
🎧 [00:22:00] - Can allergy-friendly dogs really exist? What the research says
🎧 [00:30:00] - How bathing reduces allergens by 84%!
🎧 [00:35:00] - What needs more research? The missing science behind dog allergies
🎧 [00:37:00] - Final takeaways: What Doodle owners need to know

🐾 Resources & Links Mentioned:

🔹 Goldendoodle Association of North America (GANA™)
🔹 Amanda’s Website & Socials
🔹 Read Amanda’s research on The Functional Dog Collaborative
🔹 Follow The Doodle Pro® for more expert advice:
📸 Instagram: @thedoodlepro
🎧 More Episodes: The Doodle Pro Podcast

👉 Subscribe, rate, and review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Your feedback helps us bring more science-based Doodle advice to dog parents like you!

#DoodleDogs #HypoallergenicDogs #Goldendoodle #Labradoodle #DogAllergies #DogGenetics #PoodleMix #TheDoodlePro

Send me a text- Corinne, The Doodle Pro®

 🎧 Ready to create the ultimate calming playlist for your Doodle? I've got you covered! Grab your complimentary copy of my go-to Music Guide, packed with soothing tunes scientifically shown to help your pup unwind. 

🎶🐾 Say goodbye to stress and hello to calm cuddles! 

Download your FREE guide now!

🚀 Join the Doodle Insider Team & Get a FREE Early Copy of My New Book!

📢 Apply now: thedoodlepro.com/insiderteamapp

(Listening after Spring 2025?) 📖 Find Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint on Amazon!

Are you a dedicated Doodle parent, trainer, groomer, or breeder? I have something exciting just for you! 🎉

I’ve been working behind the scenes on my brand-new book, Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint, and I’m inviting YOU to be part of the Doodle Insider Team—where you’ll get an exclusive, complimentary early copy before it’s released!

🔹 What You’ll Get:
✔ A FREE early copy—no cost, just your insights!
✔ Access to an exclusive group of Doodle experts & enthusiasts.
✔ The opportunity to help shape the final version before launch!

📌 Spots are limited, and once they’re filled, they’re gone! Apply now at thedoodlepro.com/insiderteamapp 🐾

(If applications are closed, grab your copy on Amazon starting Spring 2025!)

Send me a text- Corinne, The Doodle Pro®

Could your doodle be happier? 🐾 Dr. Zazie Todd, PhD, author of Wag: The Science of Making Your Dog Happy, joins me to unpack the science behind what makes our dogs truly thrive.

💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✔️ The #1 mistake well-meaning dog parents make when trying to make their pup happy
✔️ Why positive reinforcement is key to training success (and what science says about punishment-based methods)
✔️ How to tell if your dog is genuinely happy—and what to do if they’re not
✔️ The critical puppy socialization window most people miss (and how to do it right!)
✔️ Why adolescence is a challenging (but normal!) phase in your doodle’s development

📖 This episode is extra special because Wag was the The Doodle Pro® Academy's  Book Club pick for Zoomies to Zen™! Our community loved this book so much, and I’m thrilled Dr. Todd joined us to answer our members’ burning questions.

🐶 Want a sneak peek? We discuss why dogs NEED rewards (yes, even food rewards!) and what science says about fading them out. Plus, Dr. Todd shares a surprising study about what treats dogs will run fastest for!

📚 Get Dr. Zazie Todd’s book, Wag: The Science of Making Your Dog Happy

Send me a text- Corinne, The Doodle Pro®

 🎧 Ready to create the ultimate calming playlist for your Doodle? I've got you covered! Grab your complimentary copy of my go-to Music Guide, packed with soothing tunes scientifically shown to help your pup unwind. 

🎶🐾 Say goodbye to stress and hello to calm cuddles! 

Download your FREE guide now!

🌟 Grab Your FREE Winter Paw Protection Guide!

❄️ Protect your Doodle’s paws from ice, salt, and snow this winter! I’ve put together a FREE Winter Paw Protection Guide with my favorite must-have products, including:
✔️ The best paw balm for protection & healing
✔️ My favorite paw-washing cup for easy clean-ups
✔️ The best booties that actually stay on (no more "Bambi on ice" moments!)

📩 Download now at 👉 thedoodlepro.com/winter!

Episode Summary

Winter weather can be tough on your Doodle’s paws! ❄️ From ice buildup and frozen pavement to harmful sidewalk salt, it’s important to protect those fluffy feet. In this episode, I share my top science-backed tips to keep your pup safe, including:
 ✔️ The dangers of ice, salt & de-icing chemicals
 ✔️ Why booties can be a game-changer (and how to help your dog tolerate them!)
 ✔️ The must-have paw balm that prevents cracking & irritation
 ✔️ The genius whisk hack for removing snow clumps
✔️ Why washing paws after walks is so important
✔️ The best tools to prevent winter matting

🎉 Enjoyed this episode? Leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review & share with a fellow Doodle parent!

Send me a text- Corinne, The Doodle Pro®

 🎧 Ready to create the ultimate calming playlist for your Doodle? I've got you covered! Grab your complimentary copy of my go-to Music Guide, packed with soothing tunes scientifically shown to help your pup unwind. 

🎶🐾 Say goodbye to stress and hello to calm cuddles! 

Download your FREE guide now!

 (Spoiler: No! But the way you train them matters.)

If you've ever wondered why your Doodle seems to have boundless energy, struggles to focus, or just doesn’t respond the way other dogs do, you’re not alone! Doodles are smart, sensitive, and unique, which means traditional training methods don’t always work for them.

In this episode, I’m breaking down why Doodles train differently and how you can unlock their full potential. PLUS—I have a free quiz that will help you understand exactly what makes your Doodle tick!

Take the Free Quiz!

💡 Find out if your Doodle is a:
🐾 Spirited Spitfire – High-energy, excitable, and sometimes too distracted to focus.
🐾 Curious Independent – Super smart but does things their way.
🐾 Sensitive Soul – Eager to please but easily overwhelmed.

Once you get your result, I’ll send you custom training tips tailored to your Doodle’s unique personality.

👉 Take the quiz now at thedoodlepro.com/trainable and finally train your Doodle the way they learn best!

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

✔ Why Doodles are different from other breeds when it comes to training.
 ✔ The biggest mistakes people make when training Doodles.
 ✔ How to tailor your training to your Doodle’s specific personality.
 ✔ The #1 way to make training easier and more effective.

🎧 Listen now and don’t forget to take the quiz at thedoodlepro.com/trainable!

Send me a text- Corinne, The Doodle Pro®

 🎧 Ready to create the ultimate calming playlist for your Doodle? I've got you covered! Grab your complimentary copy of my go-to Music Guide, packed with soothing tunes scientifically shown to help your pup unwind. 

🎶🐾 Say goodbye to stress and hello to calm cuddles! 

Download your FREE guide now!

🚀 FREE LIVE DOODLE TRAINING - January 31st at 2 PM EST!
Struggling with a distracted, hyper, or stubborn Doodle? Join my FREE live webinar where I'll show you exactly how to train your Doodle based on their unique learning style. Save your spot now → thedoodlepro.com/webinar

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Why Your Doodle Won’t Listen (And What to Do About It!)

Last week, we busted the biggest myths about Doodle trainability, and wow—the response was incredible! So many of you took my How Trainable Is Your Doodle? quiz and messaged me about your results.

But knowing your Doodle’s learning style is just the first step. The real challenge? Figuring out how to actually use that knowledge to make training easier, faster, and more effective.

If your Doodle seems to ignore you, gets distracted easily, or just won’t listen no matter what you try, this episode is for you.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✔️ Why Doodles struggle with focus (and why it’s NOT stubbornness)
 ✔️ The #1 mistake most Doodle parents make when training
 ✔️ How to teach your Doodle to pay attention—even in distractions
 ✔️ Quick training tips you can use today to improve focus & impulse control
✔️ How to work with your Doodle’s natural learning style—not against it

🔗 Want even more hands-on training? Join my FREE live webinar this Friday! → thedoodlepro.com/webinar

Inside this exclusive training, I’ll show you exactly how to:
 ✅ Fix common struggles like jumping, barking, and leash pulling
✅ Teach focus and impulse control in a way that actually works for Doodles
✅ Use positive reinforcement effectively to see faster results

💥 BONUS: I’m giving away over $100 in Doodle Pro® Shop merch to live attendees!

🐶 Haven’t taken the quiz yet? Find out if your Doodle is a Spirited Spitfire, Curious Independent, or Sensitive Soul—and get customized training tips just for them!
👉 Take the quiz now → thedoodlepro.com/trainable

🎧 Tap play now to start listening! And don’t forget to DM me @thedoodlepro on Instagram with your biggest Doodle training challenge—I’d love to hear from you!

🎟 Save your webinar spot before it fills up → thedoodlepro.com/webinar

Send me a text- Corinne, The Doodle Pro®

📍 FREE Live Training for Doodle Parents! 🐶✨

Struggling to get your Doodle to listen? Join my free live training, where I’ll show you how to tailor training to your Doodle’s unique learning style—so they actually listen!

🎁 BONUS: I’m giving away over $100 in Doodle Pro® Shop merch to live attendees!

📅 Spots are limited—save your spot now: thedoodlepro.com/webinar

🐾 Want to know just how trainable your Doodle really is? Take my free quiz and discover their unique learning style—whether they’re a Spirited Spitfire, Curious Independent, or Sensitive Soul. Get custom training tips tailored to your pup’s personality! 👉 thedoodlepro.com/trainable 🐶✨