Pack Leader Mentality

Pack Leader Mentality

Hosted by: Antonio Diaz

Step into the mind of expert dog trainer and behavior specialist, Antonio Diaz and learn how to think like, act like, and become a leader for your dog. A 2016 graduate of Starmark Academy School For Dog Trainers,...

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Ep 12: Q & A Day | Barking Puppy | Reactive Rottie | Flight Risk

It's Q & A Day. Thanks for your questions! Loving the detail you give which allows me to dive further into your issues. Don't forget, if you'd like your question answered, shoot your questions over to...
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Ep 11: Drugging Dogs. The Overuse of Psychotropics For Behavior Modification

In this episode, we're discussing the growing problem of trainers and behaviorists who push for the use of drugs as the first choice for behavior solutions. If you have a question you'd like answered, please email us...
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Ep 10: Q & A | Dealing With Manipulation | When To Use An Ecollar | What Type Of Leash For The Job | & More

We have some awesome questions this week! We're definitely getting into more behavior modification content and into the mind of the dog. I love it and hope you do too! If you have a question you'd like answered,...
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Ep 9: Rules & Boundaries

In this week's episode, we discuss the importance of rules and boundaries when living and working with your dog. We're also going into detail about why some trainers don't like those words and also why some trainers...
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Ep 8: Q&A Day.

In this weeks episode, we answer more of your questions point from dealing with excessive barking in the house, and in the car, tightening up a structured walk, how to manage fear and anxiety and tips for stubborn...
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Ep 7: Puppy Socialization | What It Is & How To Do It

It's puppy season and there is always so much confusion surrounding the topic of socialization. What exactly is that? What should you do and not do when socializing your puppy? I want to help set the record straight...
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Ep 6: Five Reasons Your Dog Doesn't Listen To You

In today's episode, we're covering the most common reasons your dog doesn't listen to you and providing helpful tips for you to get on the right track with your dog. If you're really struggling to gain control of your...
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Ep 5: Q&A Day | Biting During Play | How I keep My Cool | Switching Between Training Tools & More

More questions and answers! Thank you to everyone who submitted a question. Hope You enjoy this episode!
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Ep 4: Q&A Day | Jumping | Building Trust | Prong Collars On Puppies

You've got questions, we've got answers. In this episode, we talk about whether a prong collar can be used on a puppy, how to build trust with your dog, how to deal with jumping, and how to build trust with your dog.
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Ep 3: Q&A Day | Ball Obsession | Using Affection As a Reward

Leyla joins us today to answer some questions from our audience: How to deal with a ball obsessed dog? How to use affection as a reward? And, How much attention should you be giving your dog? Want your question...
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Ep 2: The TRUTH About Punishment In Dog Training

In this episode, I explain what punishment means within the context of dog training and how it is wrongfully demonized and said to be ineffective by others in the industry while claiming that science supports this....
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Ep 1: My Story My Style

Welcome to the PACK LEADER MENTALITY Podcast! In this episode, I discuss my origin story as a trainer, my training philosophy and my balanced approach, as well as what you can expect from the podcast.
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