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LET'S PAWS AND REFLECT

Short.
Practical.
Behavioral science without the jargon.

Penny's podcast tackles the questions dog owners actually ask — recall failures, leash reactivity, the adolescent reset, why your dog is suddenly afraid of the kitchen — in 15 to 25 minute episodes rooted in real behavioral science. Listen on your favorite app or right here on the site.

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15-25 min Episodes

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FROM THE HOST

"I started this podcast because the same five questions show up in every consultation. Recording them once feels like the most useful thing I can do for owners I'll never meet."

Penny DiLoreto, Host

TOPIC CATEGORIES

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Every episode is tagged with one of these eight categories. Pick the one that matches your current question and we'll route you to the right episodes.

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Puppy Basics

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Reactivity

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Loose-Leash

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Recall

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Crate & Confinement

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Separation

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Resource Guarding

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Senior Dogs

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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BEHAVIOR

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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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BEHAVOIR

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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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FOUNDATIONS

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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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FEATURED INTERVIEW

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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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FEATURED INTERVIEW

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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.

That's why the episodes feel different. They're not sponsored content. They're not theoretical. Every episode comes from a question Penny has actually answered for a real client this year.

"I'd rather record one 20-minute episode that fixes something for a thousand owners than do a thousand consultations covering the same ground."
— PENNY DILORETO, HOST

Penny DiLoreto

PODCAST HOST · CPDT-KA · MASTER GROOMER

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Animal Behavior Specialist

Publichsed Author

20+ Years

WANT TO WORK WITH PENNY DIRECTLY?

The podcast is the start. Coaching is the deep dive.

If a podcast episode lands and you're ready for hands-on help, Penny does private in-home sessions in San Diego and live virtual sessions everywhere else.

In-Home Training (San Diego)

Virtual Training (Anywhere)

Or call us at (760) 745-9900