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Doggie Stoic

Doggie Stoic

By: Happy Go Lucky Dog Company
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Welcome to Doggie Stoic, the place where aspiring dog trainers learn how to turn passion into purpose 🐶. Here, you’ll discover how to connect with dogs on a deeper level through calm, confidence, and clear communication. Whether you’re just starting your journey or dreaming of becoming a pro, Doggie Stoic gives you the tools and mindset to train with patience and purpose.

Through podcasts, real stories, and practical tips, we help you grow as a trainer — and as a person. Learn from experts, explore the philosophy behind great training, and build the confidence to handle any challenge as well as understand the intricacies of the Dog Training Business. Your path to becoming the trainer dogs trust starts here.

Andrew Goldberg 2023
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Episodes
  • The Truth About Punishment in Dog Training | Antonio Diaz on The Doggie Stoic Podcast
    May 18 2026

    🚨 ANTONIO DIAZ IS ON THE PODCAST TODAY! 🚨

    In this exclusive episode of The Doggie Stoic Podcast, Antonio Diaz joins us for one of the most honest conversations we've had on the show. We dig into the topic most trainers dance around: punishment — what it actually means, when it's appropriate, and why both sides of the debate are often talking past each other.

    Antonio shares his full origin story, from training his dog at age nine, to a motorcycle accident in 2012 that led him back to dogs, to the rescue named Logan who became his greatest teacher. He breaks down his "equalizer" philosophy — the idea that every dog and owner combination is a different song requiring different settings — and why he's moved away from labels like "balanced" or "force-free" entirely.

    We also get into a real case study involving a fear-based reactive dog, why he sometimes chooses punishment first, and the concept that stopping an unwanted behavior can actually be the fastest path to reinforcement. Whether you agree with everything Antonio says or not, this is the kind of open, nuanced conversation the dog training community needs more of. 📩

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    2 hrs and 22 mins
  • Freedom as Fertilizer: Elizabeth (Dog Speak) on Play, Puppies, and the "First Time, Every Time" Rule
    May 14 2026

    In this episode of the Doggie Stoic podcast, we sit down with Elizabeth, the founder of Dog Speak in Tallahassee. A former pre-K teacher turned professional dog trainer, Elizabeth brings a unique educational perspective to the world of canine behavior, focusing on clarity, motivation, and the deep emotional connection built through play.

    We explore why off-leash freedom is the "emotional fertilizer" for all formal training , the transition from home-based training to owning a 13-acre "country club" ranch , and why the most important word you'll ever teach your dog is "No". Whether you're raising a high-drive sport dog or a family pet, Elizabeth’s insights on "first time, every time" consistency will change how you view your daily interactions with your dog

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    1 hr and 44 mins
  • Stop Managing, Start Fixing: Expert Tips for Reactive and Aggressive Dogs
    May 7 2026

    Is your dog reactive to the mailman, other dogs, or strangers? In this compilation, top dog training experts go beyond "surface-level" fixes to look at the forensic causes of reactivity and aggression.

    We dive deep into the Layered Stress Model, the importance of biological fulfillment, and why building a relationship based on predictability and control is the key to a balanced dog. Whether you are struggling with a fearful "shut-down" dog or a high-drive working breed, this video provides a roadmap for moving from constant management to real behavioral change.

    Chapters:

    08:00 Jay Jack

    06:09 Dr. Stewart Hilliard

    11:36 Danny Wells

    16:33 Blake Rodriguez

    26:44 Carlos Ramirez

    33:26 Keely from Ruff Rules

    40:59 Panos from Nooches Pooches

    What did you think of this compilation? Would you like to see more of these? Let us know your thoughts down in the comments below.

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    43 mins
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