What if the way you’ve been taught to train your dog is creating more problems?
In this episode, I speak with Angie Winters, author of "Don't Train Your Dog," about why traditional dog training tips and methods often fall short and what to do instead. Drawing from over 20 years of experience in dog rehabilitation and parenting, Angie shares how forming an emotional bond and setting clear expectations can lead to better behavior than fear or bribery ever could.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:

• Why understanding your dog’s emotional needs matters more than teaching commands
• How parenting principles like leadership, boundaries, and emotional neutrality translate to dogs
• Practical ways to guide your dog with calm authority and deeper connection

If you’ve ever felt like regular dog training and dog training tips we'rent working for you, or if you're raising a “difficult” dog, this conversation will help you rethink everything and give you the tools to create a more respectful, peaceful relationship.

LEARN MORE ABOUT ANGIE WINTERS:
Website: parenting4dogs.com
Book: Don’t Train Your Dog on Amazon

P.S. You may hear us refer to the show as Starlight Pet Talk during this episode. That was our previous name before we fully embraced the fur, mess, and mayhem. Same great content—just with a name that fits.

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Pet parenting gets overwhelming fast, especially with behavior issues, rising costs, and conflicting pet advice. This show gives you pet care solutions, pet behavior help, and pet budgeting tips you can use right away.

Each week we bring you pet parenting advice plus expert guidance on dog and cat behavior, dog training, nutrition, stress-free vet visits, and routines that make life easier. We also tackle challenges from puppy biting to cat anxiety, emergency vet decisions, hidden hazards, and how to stay ahead of the everyday problems that create stress for pets and their pet parents.

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