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Insights and wisdom from Dog Training Camp USA
Season 2 is officially here — and we’re kicking it off by looking back, looking ahead, and having a little […]
We open with a quick bird-nerd update (hi, northern flicker 👋), then dive into a viral NYC foster moment that […]
Picking up where Episode 14 left off, we get real about what service dogs can do—and what they shouldn’t be […]
Service dogs change lives—but the path to one isn’t simple, quick, or cheap. In this episode, we break down what […]
Resource guarding isn’t just about a food bowl — it can be toys, bones, couches, people, even whole corners of […]
A listener asked a great question about our “Zuko” episode: why did that dog like Cory but come after Melaney? […]
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Insights and wisdom from Dog Training Camp USA
Season 2 is officially here — and we’re kicking it off by looking back, looking ahead, and having a little […]
We open with a quick bird-nerd update (hi, northern flicker 👋), then dive into a viral NYC foster moment that […]
Picking up where Episode 14 left off, we get real about what service dogs can do—and what they shouldn’t be […]
Service dogs change lives—but the path to one isn’t simple, quick, or cheap. In this episode, we break down what […]
Resource guarding isn’t just about a food bowl — it can be toys, bones, couches, people, even whole corners of […]
A listener asked a great question about our “Zuko” episode: why did that dog like Cory but come after Melaney? […]
Two puppies are always better than one… right? In this episode of Love ’Em & Lead ’Em, Cory and Melaney […]
This week’s episode dives deep into one of our most medically complex (and emotionally rewarding) cases yet — a […]
This week’s episode dives deep into one of our most medically complex (and emotionally rewarding) cases yet — a little […]
What we thought was excited jumping takes a turn when we meet Zuko — a powerful, sweet-faced, intensity-packed dog with […]
In this episode of Love ‘Em & Lead ‘Em, we’re unpacking a recent rescue situation involving four small dogs with […]
In this deeply personal episode, Melaney and Cory pay tribute to Harvey—the unforgettable black German Shepherd who brought them together […]
Welcome to Love ’Em & Lead ’Em—a podcast about real dogs, real life, and the messy, meaningful work of training […]
Who we are, why we’re here, and why you’ll want to stick around.
In this short trailer, we introduce ourselves—Melaney, a former Military Police K9 handler, and Cory, a recovering special education teacher […]
This one’s for the crusty white dogs, the bird nerds, and anyone who’s ever been told to “fake it till […]
Is your dream dog the kind that trots beside you leash-free, ready to recall at a whistle? In this episode, […]
Why Instinctive Protection Training Beats Traditional Protection Guard Dog Training Many dog owners want a pet who can keep them […]
Cory and Melaney talk about the two different kinds of services for puppy training: private lessons and puppy camp.
How to unlock the loose leash heel of your dreams It was circa 2022 when Cory and I had an […]
Cory and Melaney discuss personal protection training as well as a dog they helped recently named Spud.
Cory and Melaney discuss the hardships of older people owning young dogs, their favorite mini Australian shepherd Dixie, and a […]
Cory and Melaney discuss the common behavioral issue of dogs jumping on their owners, an interesting camp dog named Max, […]
Is it a superpower? Maybe! Have you ever met someone with a strange superpower? Like someone with excellent intuition for […]
I have spent my entire professional career working in dog kennels. As a junior enlisted canine handler, I was tasked […]
You’ve probably spotted a few service or therapy dogs out and about with their handlers. They are typically quiet and […]
Embracing the way your energy affects your dog I was barely 20 when I found myself on my first presidential […]
Picture this: you’re sitting around a toasty fire on Christmas morning with the people you love the most. Your cheeks […]
Dog lovers know our furry friends are creatures of habit. They like their meals at the same time each day, […]
Blog
Latest Stories
Insights and wisdom from Dog Training Camp USA
Season 2 is officially here — and we’re kicking it off by looking back, looking ahead, and having a little […]
We open with a quick bird-nerd update (hi, northern flicker 👋), then dive into a viral NYC foster moment that […]
Picking up where Episode 14 left off, we get real about what service dogs can do—and what they shouldn’t be […]
Service dogs change lives—but the path to one isn’t simple, quick, or cheap. In this episode, we break down what […]
Resource guarding isn’t just about a food bowl — it can be toys, bones, couches, people, even whole corners of […]
A listener asked a great question about our “Zuko” episode: why did that dog like Cory but come after Melaney? […]
Two puppies are always better than one… right? In this episode of Love ’Em & Lead ’Em, Cory and Melaney […]
This week’s episode dives deep into one of our most medically complex (and emotionally rewarding) cases yet — a […]
This week’s episode dives deep into one of our most medically complex (and emotionally rewarding) cases yet — a little […]
What we thought was excited jumping takes a turn when we meet Zuko — a powerful, sweet-faced, intensity-packed dog with […]
In this episode of Love ‘Em & Lead ‘Em, we’re unpacking a recent rescue situation involving four small dogs with […]
In this deeply personal episode, Melaney and Cory pay tribute to Harvey—the unforgettable black German Shepherd who brought them together […]
Welcome to Love ’Em & Lead ’Em—a podcast about real dogs, real life, and the messy, meaningful work of training […]
Who we are, why we’re here, and why you’ll want to stick around.
In this short trailer, we introduce ourselves—Melaney, a former Military Police K9 handler, and Cory, a recovering special education teacher […]
This one’s for the crusty white dogs, the bird nerds, and anyone who’s ever been told to “fake it till […]
Is your dream dog the kind that trots beside you leash-free, ready to recall at a whistle? In this episode, […]
Why Instinctive Protection Training Beats Traditional Protection Guard Dog Training Many dog owners want a pet who can keep them […]
Cory and Melaney talk about the two different kinds of services for puppy training: private lessons and puppy camp.
How to unlock the loose leash heel of your dreams It was circa 2022 when Cory and I had an […]
Cory and Melaney discuss personal protection training as well as a dog they helped recently named Spud.
Cory and Melaney discuss the hardships of older people owning young dogs, their favorite mini Australian shepherd Dixie, and a […]
Cory and Melaney discuss the common behavioral issue of dogs jumping on their owners, an interesting camp dog named Max, […]
Is it a superpower? Maybe! Have you ever met someone with a strange superpower? Like someone with excellent intuition for […]
I have spent my entire professional career working in dog kennels. As a junior enlisted canine handler, I was tasked […]
You’ve probably spotted a few service or therapy dogs out and about with their handlers. They are typically quiet and […]
Embracing the way your energy affects your dog I was barely 20 when I found myself on my first presidential […]
Picture this: you’re sitting around a toasty fire on Christmas morning with the people you love the most. Your cheeks […]
Dog lovers know our furry friends are creatures of habit. They like their meals at the same time each day, […]
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