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LATEST EPISODES
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Episode Four — The Truth About Overstimulated Dogs
Penny breaks down what overstimulation really is, how it shows up in everyday behavior, and why doing more can actually make things worse. How modern environments overwhelm dogs, the signs to look for, and a simple way to create calm through balance — not constant activity.
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Episode Three — Why Exercise Alone Doesn't Fix Behavior
Penny breaks down the myth that more physical exercise is the solution to behavior problems. Exercise matters, but it's often not the missing piece — and in some cases it makes things worse. Why issues like barking, jumping, pulling, and reactivity aren't simply about "too much energy" — and what your dog actually needs.
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Episode Two — The Biggest Mistake
What if the biggest mistake you're making with your dog is something you don't even realize? Penny uncovers one of the most common — and costly — mistakes dog owners make when trying to change their dog's behavior. The mistake that leads to frustration, confusion, and worsens the very problems you're trying to fix. Once you understand it, everything can change.
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Episode One — Your Dog Isn't Bad. They're Trying To Cope.
Welcome to Paws and Reflect. In this first episode, certified dog trainer Penny DiLoreto introduces a kinder, science-based approach to understanding your dog. Why behavior is communication — not defiance — and how shifting your perspective can transform your relationship with your dog.
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Penny on Communication, Leadership & Emotional Intelligence in Dogs
Penny DiLoreto talks about the importance of communication, leadership, and emotional intelligence in dogs. Learn how her programs at Think Like a Dog University are helping people better understand and transform their pups.
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David DiLoreto — How the Right Nutrition Can Transform Your Dog's Health
David DiLoreto — a leading voice in pet nutrition and author of The Ultimate Pet Handbook: Tailored Nutrition for Every Pet — shares how the right nutrition can transform your pet's health and happiness.
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ABOUT THE HOST
Penny DiLoreto. 20+ years of training. One mic.
Penny isn't a creator. She's a working trainer — and the podcast is something she records between training appointments and grooming sessions, in the same week she's working with reactive dogs in real living rooms across San Diego County.

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