Feel like your dog’s forgotten everything they’ve ever learned?

In this episode, Amy Castro sits down with canine cognitive behavioral expert Billy Groom to explore why perfectly trained puppies often become disobedient “teenagers”—and what to do about it. If your dog suddenly won’t come when called, ignores commands, or starts acting out, the problem isn’t a lack of discipline—it’s how their brain is changing.

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

• The science behind why adolescent dogs stop following the rules
• Why traditional obedience training often fails as dogs mature
• How cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT for dogs!) helps dogs make better decisions—and feel better too

P.S. You may hear us refer to the show as Starlight Pet Talk in this episode. That was our original name. Don’t worry, you’re in the right place.

CONNECT WITH BILLY GROOM:
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🎧 Podcast: Dog Training Disrupted by Upward Dogology
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Pet parenting gets overwhelming fast, especially with behavior issues, rising costs, and conflicting advice. This show gives you pet care solutions, pet behavior help, and pet budgeting tips you can use right away.

Each week brings clear 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 issues like cat anxiety, emergency vet decisions, hidden hazards, and how to stay ahead of the everyday problems that create stress for pets and their people.

No fluff, no guilt, just practical tools that save money and help you enjoy a calmer home and life with pets.

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