The Doodle Pro®: Positive Dog Training for Calm Doodles – Details, episodes & analysis

This listener-favorite episode is back because it answers the grooming questions every Doodle parent has but doesn’t always know how to ask. I’m joined by grooming industry expert River Lee, and together we shine a gentle light on what’s really happening behind the grooming table — the challenges, the pressure, the heart, and the deep desire groomers have to do right by your dog.

This conversation is all about teamwork, understanding, and helping your Doodle feel safe, confident, and cared for.

💡 You’ll learn:

• Why grooming costs are rising and why salons are booked solid
 • What’s behind the nationwide grooming shortage
 • How often your Doodle actually needs a full groom
 • Why groomers sometimes must shave a severely matted coat
• How to prepare your Doodle for calmer, easier grooming days
• The well-meaning habits that unintentionally make grooming harder
• The simple at-home routines that help your groomer say “yes!” instead of “I had to shave”

If you’ve ever left the groomer confused, frustrated, or unsure what happened… this episode will bring clarity, compassion, and real solutions.

✨ For brushing help before your next appointment

Catch Episode #6: How to Brush Your Doodle the Right Way for step-by-step guidance designed specifically for Doodle coats.

🎁 Complimentary Resources for Doodle Parents

• Doodle Coat Must-Haves Cheat Sheet
The go-to list of the exact brushing tools I recommend to all Doodle parents.
Download: https://thedoodlepro.com/musthaves/

• Brushing Guide: What Groomers Wish You Knew
Your inside scoop on avoiding painful matting and making grooming a kinder experience.
Download: https://thedoodlepro.com/brushing

🐾 Stay Connected

Behind-the-scenes tips, reels, and Doodle joy:
 Instagram.com/thedoodlepro
Facebook.com/thedoodlepro

Grooming expert River Lee:
 Instagram.com/thesavvygroomer
 YouTube.com/c/SavvyGroomer

 🎉 The Doodle Pro® Virtual Summit is coming this summer, and the waitlist is open now! 

Three days of science-based, no shame, no blame guidance to help you raise the whole Doodle, not just train one. Get on the waitlist to be the first to find out who's joining the lineup, get first access before doors open, plus a complimentary gift while you wait.

👉 Save your spot: doodleprosummit.com 

Corinne Gearhart is the founder of The Doodle Pro®, a science-based training platform helping Doodle parents raise calmer, well-mannered dogs using positive reinforcement. She is the host of The Doodle Pro® Podcast and author of Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint™.

📘 Get the Doodle Schedule Blueprint:
https://thedoodlepro.com/doodle-schedule-bonus/

🎧 More episodes:
https://thedoodlepro.com/podcast

Helping Your Doodle Through Daylight Saving Time — Without the Chaos

🎁 Grab your complimentary Doodle Morning Flow™ Blueprint:
👉 thedoodlepro.com/morningflow

I created this free guide to help you gently reset your Doodle’s morning routine after daylight saving time. Inside, you’ll find a printable plan and the same 3-day, step-by-step schedule I walk through in today’s episode.

When the clocks change, our Doodles don’t get the memo. Suddenly breakfast feels late, bedtime feels early, and those peaceful mornings can turn into mayhem.

In this episode, I’m sharing science-based, real-world strategies for helping your Doodle smoothly adjust to daylight saving time—and other routine shakeups like travel, back-to-school transitions, or holiday chaos.

These tips come straight from my bestselling book, Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint™, especially the section on Adapting to Life and Seasonal Changes. You’ll learn how to shift your Doodle’s routine without stress, why anchor cues matter more than the clock, and how to bring calm back lickity-split.

🎧 You’ll learn:

• Why Doodles struggle with daylight saving and time changes
• How to use a 3-day, 15-minute shift plan to realign routines
• The role of calm enrichment vs. overexercising
• Why consistency and predictability reduce stress

📘 Mentioned in this episode:

• Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint™ — available now on Amazon
• Doodle Morning Flow™ Blueprint — Download it here
  
  

Corinne Gearhart is the founder of The Doodle Pro®, a science-based training platform helping Doodle parents raise calmer, well-mannered dogs using positive reinforcement. She is the host of The Doodle Pro® Podcast and author of Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint™.

📘 Get the Doodle Schedule Blueprint:
https://thedoodlepro.com/doodle-schedule-bonus/

🎧 More episodes:
https://thedoodlepro.com/podcast

🚢 We hit #1! My book Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint became a #1 New Release in five Amazon categories, landed in the Top 5 Bestseller list in five more, and even sold out at a book signing on a cruise ship. (Yes—gone before the ship docked!)

In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of this surreal milestone, what it meant to have my kids right there with me, and how this win belongs to our entire Doodle parent community.

💛 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
✔️ What it felt like to sign books at sea (and then run out!)
✔️ Why this milestone is a win for all of us, not just me
✔️ A huge thank you to the 100+ members of my Doodle Insider Team
✔️ What’s coming next for the podcast and The Doodle Pro® community
✔️ How you can join me for the Doodle Parent Challenge™—10 days to calmer, happier Doodles

🎯 Ready for more calm and clarity with your Doodle?
The Doodle Parent Challenge™ is back—complimentary for Doodle parents everywhere.
👉 We start September 5. Save your seat here → thedoodlepro.com/parentchallenge

📚 Don’t have the book yet?
Grab your copy of Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint here → DoodleBlueprint.com

📸 Want a peek at the cruise ship book signing?
I shared the behind-the-scenes photos (including some hilarious backdrops) on Instagram and Facebook—come celebrate with me there @thedoodlepro.

🐾 If this episode made you smile—or reminded you that you’re not alone—share it with a fellow Doodle parent who could use a little less chaos and a lot more calm.

Corinne Gearhart is the founder of The Doodle Pro®, a science-based training platform helping Doodle parents raise calmer, well-mannered dogs using positive reinforcement. She is the host of The Doodle Pro® Podcast and author of Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint™.

📘 Get the Doodle Schedule Blueprint:
https://thedoodlepro.com/doodle-schedule-bonus/

🎧 More episodes:
https://thedoodlepro.com/podcast

If life with your Doodle feels more chaotic than calm… this episode (and this book) is for you.

After 50,000+ hours working exclusively with Doodles, I’ve gathered what truly works—from overstimulated puppies to seniors stuck in unpredictable routines. And today, I’m thrilled to share: Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint™ is officially here.

Inside this episode, I pull back the curtain on:

• 🐾 How Nestlé (my Cavapoo) and my then-15-year-old inspired the book’s creation
• 🐾 The surprising feedback from early reviewers already seeing calmer, happier Doodles
• 🐾 Why I believe every Doodle parent deserves simple, stress-free structure in their day

📚 Order the book now (paperback, Kindle, or hardcover):

👉 thedoodlepro.com/book

🎁 Grab your $230 in listener bonuses:
Printable schedules, private podcast, and access to on demand Q&A bonus training:
👉 https://doodleblueprint.com

📝 Already reading? Leave your review here:
👉 https://thedoodlepro.com/amazonreview

Corinne Gearhart is the founder of The Doodle Pro®, a science-based training platform helping Doodle parents raise calmer, well-mannered dogs using positive reinforcement. She is the host of The Doodle Pro® Podcast and author of Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint™.

📘 Get the Doodle Schedule Blueprint:
https://thedoodlepro.com/doodle-schedule-bonus/

🎧 More episodes:
https://thedoodlepro.com/podcast

Is structure really the key to a calmer, happier Doodle? 🐾
 In this episode of The Doodle Pro® Podcast, I unpack why Doodles thrive with flexible, predictable rhythms and why a daily schedule doesn’t need to be strict to actually work.

You’ll learn how structure supports emotional regulation, reduces stress for both you and your Doodle, and creates a sense of safety without rigidity or micromanaging your day.

💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:
✔️ The difference between structure and rigidity and why one helps while the other hurts
✔️ How a daily schedule reduces stress for you and your Doodle
✔️ What flexible “anchor points” look like for potty breaks, training, grooming, and daily life
✔️ Why Doodle-specific routines matter more than generic dog advice

✨ I also share how Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint™ became a #1 Amazon New Release and Best Seller, and how it gives Doodle parents a realistic framework that works even with shift work, kids, travel, or unpredictable days.

💤 Supportive tools for rest and settling

Tools that help Doodles settle and rest more easily
👉 https://thedoodlepro.com/shopsettle

📚 Want the full framework?

Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint™ is available in paperback, Kindle, and hardcover:
👉 https://thedoodlepro.com/book

🎁 Bonus Toolkit™, private podcast, and live Q&A access available at:
 👉 https://doodleblueprint.com

Corinne Gearhart is the founder of The Doodle Pro®, a science-based training platform helping Doodle parents raise calmer, well-mannered dogs using positive reinforcement. She is the host of The Doodle Pro® Podcast and author of Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint™.

📘 Get the Doodle Schedule Blueprint:
https://thedoodlepro.com/doodle-schedule-bonus/

🎧 More episodes:
https://thedoodlepro.com/podcast

If your Doodle feels like a completely different dog after lunch—zooming through the house, barking nonstop, stealing socks, or demanding your attention—this episode is for you.

After 50,000+ hours working hands-on with Doodles, I created what I now call The Midday Reset™. It’s not a strict training plan, and it’s not about wearing your dog out. It’s a repeatable rhythm that helps your Doodle know what to expect, so their nervous system can settle—and so can yours.

In this episode of The Doodle Pro® Podcast, I break down why midday chaos happens, why it’s especially common in smart, sensitive Doodles, and how a simple reset routine can change the entire tone of your afternoons.

💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:
✔️ Why midday zoomies and barking happen (and why it’s not your fault)
✔️ How overstimulation builds throughout the day
✔️ What The Midday Reset™ is and how it works
✔️ Why this approach is more effective than longer walks or more training
✔️ How predictable rhythm supports calm and focus

📚 I also share a peek inside Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint™, now a #1 Amazon Best Seller, which shows Doodle parents how to build flexible daily structure that actually works in real life.

👉 Next listen: To understand the foundation behind The Midday Reset™, cue up Episode 67: Why Structure Works for Doodles: The Secret to Calm, Connection, and Better Behavior.

🧠 Training and enrichment tools I trust

Brain-building tools for smart, busy Doodles
👉 https://thedoodlepro.com/shopbrain

🎧 You don’t have to just survive the chaos. Let’s build a routine your Doodle—and your whole household—can rely on.

Because Doodles aren’t just “high-energy mutts.”
 They’re different—wonderfully so.

Corinne Gearhart is the founder of The Doodle Pro®, a science-based training platform helping Doodle parents raise calmer, well-mannered dogs using positive reinforcement. She is the host of The Doodle Pro® Podcast and author of Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint™.

📘 Get the Doodle Schedule Blueprint:
https://thedoodlepro.com/doodle-schedule-bonus/

🎧 More episodes:
https://thedoodlepro.com/podcast

Does your Doodle bounce off the walls before breakfast? Zoomies, demand barking, chaos before your coffee even kicks in?
 You’re not alone—and the solution isn’t “more walks” or endless daycare runs. It’s structure.

After 50,000+ hours working exclusively with Doodles, I’ve seen how predictable routines—not over-exercise—transform behavior.

In this episode, I’ll share:

• Why structure matters more than burning energy for Doodles
• The science behind predictability and behavior regulation
• How routines lower stress, stop barking, and help your Doodle settle
• The morning rhythm that makes life easier for you and your dog
• A free resource you can start using tomorrow

✨ You’ll also get early access to The Doodle Morning Flow™—a proven daily rhythm used by hundreds of Doodle parents to create calm, connected mornings.

👉 Download your free guide here: TheDoodlePro.com/morning

 👉 Or order your full copy of the bestselling book here (paperback, Kindle, or hardcover): doodleblueprint.com

Corinne Gearhart is the founder of The Doodle Pro®, a science-based training platform helping Doodle parents raise calmer, well-mannered dogs using positive reinforcement. She is the host of The Doodle Pro® Podcast and author of Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint™.

📘 Get the Doodle Schedule Blueprint:
https://thedoodlepro.com/doodle-schedule-bonus/

🎧 More episodes:
https://thedoodlepro.com/podcast

Is life with your Doodle more chaotic than calm lately? 🐾🎧 You’re not alone — and help is here in the most melodic, science-backed way: music.

In this fan-favorite episode, I welcome back Lisa Spector, Juilliard-trained pianist and the Pet Calming Maestro behind Dog Gone Calm. Her music is designed specifically to calm canine nervous systems and is used in shelters, vet offices, and homes worldwide (including mine!).

🎶 You’ll Learn:

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

🎁 Free Gift for Listeners
Get my 14-page Doodle Parent’s Guide to Using Music — packed with tips to reduce anxiety, improve focus, and settle chaos — complimentary at TheDoodlePro.com/music

 🎉 The Doodle Pro® Virtual Summit is coming this summer, and the waitlist is open now! 

Three days of science-based, no shame, no blame guidance to help you raise the whole Doodle, not just train one. Get on the waitlist to be the first to find out who's joining the lineup, get first access before doors open, plus a complimentary gift while you wait.

👉 Save your spot: doodleprosummit.com 

Corinne Gearhart is the founder of The Doodle Pro®, a science-based training platform helping Doodle parents raise calmer, well-mannered dogs using positive reinforcement. She is the host of The Doodle Pro® Podcast and author of Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint™.

📘 Get the Doodle Schedule Blueprint:
https://thedoodlepro.com/doodle-schedule-bonus/

🎧 More episodes:
https://thedoodlepro.com/podcast

🚨 Does your dog growl and immediately make your stomach drop?
If you’ve ever panicked when your Doodle growls, you’re not alone. Many dog parents assume growling means aggression — but in reality, growling is one of your dog’s most important communication tools.

In this DWAA Two-Time Finalist (2025) episode of The Doodle Pro® Podcast, I’m joined by parenting and training expert Michelle Stern of Pooch Parenting to unpack what growling really means, when it’s a warning, and why suppressing it can actually increase bite risk.

💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:
✔️ Why dogs growl and what they’re trying to communicate
✔️ Whether growling always signals aggression (spoiler: it doesn’t)
✔️ If you should correct growling — or actually appreciate it
✔️ How to respond when a dog growls at you, children, or guests
✔️ What growling during play means
✔️ Why punishing growling backfires and what to do instead
✔️ How to help your dog feel safe so they don’t need to growl

📘 Preventative support note:
When stress builds quietly over time, it often shows up as growling. Inside Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint™, I share how predictable daily rhythms can support emotional safety before stress escalates. Learn more at thedoodlepro.com/book

🎁 Free resource from Michelle:
Download The ABCs of Growling to better understand what your dog is communicating:
👉 https://poochparenting.net/abcs-of-growling

👉 Next listen: If growling shows up alongside fear, anxiety, or shutdown, cue up Episode 32: Separation Anxiety in Doodles: Myths, Causes, and What Actually Helps to explore the emotional layer underneath behavior.

🌿 Supportive tools for sensitive Doodles

My favorite calming tools for anxious or easily overwhelmed Doodles
👉 https://thedoodlepro.com/shopcalm

🎧 Hit play to replace fear with understanding — and learn how listening to growling keeps everyone safer.

 🎉 The Doodle Pro® Virtual Summit is coming this summer, and the waitlist is open now! 

Three days of science-based, no shame, no blame guidance to help you raise the whole Doodle, not just train one. Get on the waitlist to be the first to find out who's joining the lineup, get first access before doors open, plus a complimentary gift while you wait.

👉 Save your spot: doodleprosummit.com 

Corinne Gearhart is the founder of The Doodle Pro®, a science-based training platform helping Doodle parents raise calmer, well-mannered dogs using positive reinforcement. She is the host of The Doodle Pro® Podcast and author of Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint™.

📘 Get the Doodle Schedule Blueprint:
https://thedoodlepro.com/doodle-schedule-bonus/

🎧 More episodes:
https://thedoodlepro.com/podcast

Think it’s too late to socialize your adult Doodle? Think again!

In this episode of The Doodle Pro® Podcast, I sit down with Marge Rogers and Eileen Anderson, authors of Puppy Socialization: What It Is and How to Do It, to talk about why socialization isn’t just for puppies and how to help your Doodle feel more confident in the world.

💡 What You’ll Learn:
✔️ Why socialization extends beyond puppyhood
✔️ How to read your Doodle’s body language to avoid overwhelm
✔️ The 3-second rule for safe, polite greetings
✔️ Why adolescent Doodles (2–3 years old) may become more selective with playmates
✔️ Practical exercises for confidence-building and calm socialization

🐾 We also tackle common Doodle struggles like:

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

📘 Want step-by-step guidance?
Inside my book, Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint™, you’ll find my Socialization Schedule and Adult Doodle Schedule — so you know exactly how to set your dog up for success day after day. Grab your copy here

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

🎧 Hit play now and learn how to give your adult Doodle the confidence they deserve!

 🎉 The Doodle Pro® Virtual Summit is coming this summer, and the waitlist is open now! 

Three days of science-based, no shame, no blame guidance to help you raise the whole Doodle, not just train one. Get on the waitlist to be the first to find out who's joining the lineup, get first access before doors open, plus a complimentary gift while you wait.

👉 Save your spot: doodleprosummit.com 

Corinne Gearhart is the founder of The Doodle Pro®, a science-based training platform helping Doodle parents raise calmer, well-mannered dogs using positive reinforcement. She is the host of The Doodle Pro® Podcast and author of Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint™.

📘 Get the Doodle Schedule Blueprint:
https://thedoodlepro.com/doodle-schedule-bonus/

🎧 More episodes:
https://thedoodlepro.com/podcast