USA Dog Behavior Podcast

5 Things Dog Trainers Do That Drive Me Crazy, Part 2 of 2

August 26, 2026·20 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Last episode, I talked about five things dog owners do that drive me crazy. This time, it's only fair that I turn the spotlight on a segment of my own profession. I discuss five practices in dog training that concern me, including promises that complex behavior can be “fixed” in a short board-and-train program, routine use of shock and prong collars, and trainers taking on serious aggression cases without the appropriate expertise. I also discuss why trying to be every kind of dog professiona...

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