No Bad Dogs Podcast E354- I Guarantee This One Mistake Is Ruining Your Dog Training
Mar 23, 2026
Caller is a dog owner troubleshooting a three-and-a-half-year-old doodle with a bite history. They discuss indoor reactivity, why too much freedom at home fuels the problem, and the need for clear boundaries, leash work and threshold drills. Practical steps include muzzling, rebuilding obedience inside, and proofing behaviors with distance, distraction and duration.
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Owner Case Study Of A Bite History Goldendoodle
- Caller describes a 3.5-year-old intact goldendoodle with bite history that nips and tears clothes when partner approaches.
- She reports receiver training, Prozac for anxiety, muzzle training, and prior limited classes and privates.
Put The Leash On Inside To Reclaim Control
- Do put a leash on a dog that has bitten people and train inside the home to regain control and deliver timely corrections.
- Tom instructs using leash as “training wheels” so you can correct nipping/jumping immediately and rebuild leadership.
Reserve E-Collars Until Foundation Exists
- Do delay advanced tools like e-collars until basic obedience and foundation are solid.
- Tom calls e-collars finishing touches: apply them after the dog understands commands to avoid collar awareness or confusion.