No Bad Dogs Podcast E346- Dog Owners: You’re Being Scammed (Here’s How)
Feb 21, 2026
They unpack a widespread dog-training scam and why owners keep falling for it. Callers share a reactive rescue’s story and medication effects. Practical tactics are highlighted: building sit, leave it, recall and using clear corrections alongside rewards. Equipment choices, leash pops, and steps to rebuild confidence and reliable behavior are discussed.
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Trainer's Personal Nutrition Plug
- Tom mentions partnering with We Feed Raw and his long experience feeding raw diets for his dogs.
- He uses this sponsorship to introduce the episode and resources for listeners.
Prioritize Confidence-Building Training
- Build confidence, not just treat anxiety, by teaching clear, enforceable rules to the dog.
- Use skill training to address insecurity rather than relying solely on medication.
Heavy Medication, Missing Foundation
- Tom recounts an extreme Australian shepherd case that arrived medicated heavily but lacked basic corrections.
- A simple correction sequence produced rapid behavior change despite prior heavy medication.