Penny shares what too much space too soon does to a puppy's developing mind, why it derails housetraining, and how simple boundaries can actually help your pup feel safer, calmer, and more confident.

Whether you're bringing home your first puppy or your fifth, this episode i packed with practical guidance you can use from day one,

I'd love to hear from you-reach out with your questions, stories, or topics you'd like me to cover in future episodes.

Welcome to Paws and Reflect, where we explore the heart, science, and soul of living with dogs.

I'm Penny DiLoreto - certified dog trainer, behavior specialist, and lifelong dog lover, here to help you build a calmer, kinder, more connected relationship with your dog.

Thank you so much for spendin this time with me of Paws and Reflect. If this episode resonated with you, I'd love for you to share it with a friend or fellow dog loer - it's one of the best ways to help ore dogs and their people.

Ad if you haven't already, please be sure to follow the podcast so you never miss an episode.  I'll see you next episode,

“Thanks for spending time with me today on Paws and Reflect.

If this episode helped you see your dog in a new way, be sure to follow the podcast and share it with a fellow dog lover.

Until next time… stay kind, stay curious, and give your dog a little extra love today.”

In addition to the training guide, the book includes a glossary of terms and a curated list of resources—including books, podcasts, and organizations—for owners who wish to deepen their understanding of canine psychology.

I'd love to hear from you-reach out with your questions, stories, or topics you'd like me to cover in future episodes.

Welcome to Paws and Reflect, where we explore the heart, science, and soul of living with dogs.

I'm Penny DiLoreto - certified dog trainer, behavior specialist, and lifelong dog lover, here to help you build a calmer, kinder, more connected relationship with your dog.

Thank you so much for spendin this time with me of Paws and Reflect. If this episode resonated with you, I'd love for you to share it with a friend or fellow dog loer - it's one of the best ways to help ore dogs and their people.

Ad if you haven't already, please be sure to follow the podcast so you never miss an episode.  I'll see you next episode,

“Thanks for spending time with me today on Paws and Reflect.

If this episode helped you see your dog in a new way, be sure to follow the podcast and share it with a fellow dog lover.

Until next time… stay kind, stay curious, and give your dog a little extra love today.”

I'd love to hear from you-reach out with your questions, stories, or topics you'd like me to cover in future episodes.

Welcome to Paws and Reflect, where we explore the heart, science, and soul of living with dogs.

I'm Penny DiLoreto - certified dog trainer, behavior specialist, and lifelong dog lover, here to help you build a calmer, kinder, more connected relationship with your dog.

Thank you so much for spendin this time with me of Paws and Reflect. If this episode resonated with you, I'd love for you to share it with a friend or fellow dog loer - it's one of the best ways to help ore dogs and their people.

Ad if you haven't already, please be sure to follow the podcast so you never miss an episode.  I'll see you next episode,

“Thanks for spending time with me today on Paws and Reflect.

If this episode helped you see your dog in a new way, be sure to follow the podcast and share it with a fellow dog lover.

Until next time… stay kind, stay curious, and give your dog a little extra love today.”

I'd love to hear from you-reach out with your questions, stories, or topics you'd like me to cover in future episodes.

Welcome to Paws and Reflect, where we explore the heart, science, and soul of living with dogs.

I'm Penny DiLoreto - certified dog trainer, behavior specialist, and lifelong dog lover, here to help you build a calmer, kinder, more connected relationship with your dog.

Thank you so much for spendin this time with me of Paws and Reflect. If this episode resonated with you, I'd love for you to share it with a friend or fellow dog loer - it's one of the best ways to help ore dogs and their people.

Ad if you haven't already, please be sure to follow the podcast so you never miss an episode.  I'll see you next episode,

“Thanks for spending time with me today on Paws and Reflect.

If this episode helped you see your dog in a new way, be sure to follow the podcast and share it with a fellow dog lover.

Until next time… stay kind, stay curious, and give your dog a little extra love today.”

Every dog owner wants the same thing — a calm, well-behaved, confident dog. But what if calm isn't something you force... it's something you build?

In this episode, certified professional dog trainer and owner of Hot Diggity Dog Resort, Penny DiLoreto, brings together everything from the series to reveal the real secret behind calm dog behavior. Spoiler: it's not about your dog's personality — it's a skill that can be taught, practiced, and reinforced.

Penny breaks down the three key ingredients that create lasting calm — clarity, consistency, and environment — and shares a real-life story of a dog who couldn't settle at home and the simple routine that changed everything.

You'll also learn:

• Why calm dogs aren't just "born that way"
• How to shift from making your dog calm to teaching your dog what calm looks like
• What a simple calm-building daily routine looks like
• One easy thing you can start doing today to reinforce calm behavior

If you've been following this series, this is the episode where it all comes together. 🐾

Paws and Reflect is hosted by Penny DiLoreto, certified professional dog trainer and owner of Hot Diggity Dog Resort.

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I'd love to hear from you-reach out with your questions, stories, or topics you'd like me to cover in future episodes.

Welcome to Paws and Reflect, where we explore the heart, science, and soul of living with dogs.

I'm Penny DiLoreto - certified dog trainer, behavior specialist, and lifelong dog lover, here to help you build a calmer, kinder, more connected relationship with your dog.

Thank you so much for spendin this time with me of Paws and Reflect. If this episode resonated with you, I'd love for you to share it with a friend or fellow dog loer - it's one of the best ways to help ore dogs and their people.

Ad if you haven't already, please be sure to follow the podcast so you never miss an episode.  I'll see you next episode,

“Thanks for spending time with me today on Paws and Reflect.

If this episode helped you see your dog in a new way, be sure to follow the podcast and share it with a fellow dog lover.

Until next time… stay kind, stay curious, and give your dog a little extra love today.”

But what if the real issue is too much stimulation?

In this episode of Paws and Reflect, Penny DiLoreto breaks down what overstimulation really is, how it shows up in everyday behavior, and why doing more can actually make things worse. You'll learn how modern environments overwhelm dogs, the signs to look for, and a simple way to create calm through balance - not constant activity.

I'd love to hear from you-reach out with your questions, stories, or topics you'd like me to cover in future episodes.

Welcome to Paws and Reflect, where we explore the heart, science, and soul of living with dogs.

I'm Penny DiLoreto - certified dog trainer, behavior specialist, and lifelong dog lover, here to help you build a calmer, kinder, more connected relationship with your dog.

Thank you so much for spendin this time with me of Paws and Reflect. If this episode resonated with you, I'd love for you to share it with a friend or fellow dog loer - it's one of the best ways to help ore dogs and their people.

Ad if you haven't already, please be sure to follow the podcast so you never miss an episode.  I'll see you next episode,

“Thanks for spending time with me today on Paws and Reflect.

If this episode helped you see your dog in a new way, be sure to follow the podcast and share it with a fellow dog lover.

Until next time… stay kind, stay curious, and give your dog a little extra love today.”

It's one of the most common pieces of advice dog owners hear - but is it actually true?

In this episode of Paws and Reflect, Penny DiLoreto breaks down the myth that more physical exercise is the solution to behavior problems. While exercise is important, it's often not the missing piece - and in some cases, it can even make certain behaviors worse.

You'll learn why behavior issues like barking, jumping, pulling, and reactivity aren't simply a result of "too much energy," and what your dog truly needs instead. Penny shares a more balanced science-based approach that focuses on meeting your dog's mental, emotional, and training needs - not just wearing them out.

If you've ever felt like you're doing everything right and still not seeing results, this episode will help you understand why - and what to do differently.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why exercise alone doesn't solve most behavior problems.
• The difference between physical and mental enrichment.
• How too much exercise can sometimes backfire.
• What your dog actually needs to create lasting change.

Because a tired dog isn't always a trained dog, but an understood dog is a happier one.

I'd love to hear from you-reach out with your questions, stories, or topics you'd like me to cover in future episodes.

Welcome to Paws and Reflect, where we explore the heart, science, and soul of living with dogs.

I'm Penny DiLoreto - certified dog trainer, behavior specialist, and lifelong dog lover, here to help you build a calmer, kinder, more connected relationship with your dog.

Thank you so much for spendin this time with me of Paws and Reflect. If this episode resonated with you, I'd love for you to share it with a friend or fellow dog loer - it's one of the best ways to help ore dogs and their people.

Ad if you haven't already, please be sure to follow the podcast so you never miss an episode.  I'll see you next episode,

“Thanks for spending time with me today on Paws and Reflect.

If this episode helped you see your dog in a new way, be sure to follow the podcast and share it with a fellow dog lover.

Until next time… stay kind, stay curious, and give your dog a little extra love today.”

In this episode of Paws and Reflect, Penny DiLoreto uncovers one of the most common - and costly-mistakes dog owners make when trying to change their dog's behavior. It's a mistake that can lead to frustration, confusion, and even worsen the very problems you're trying to fix.

But here's the good news: once you understand it, everything can change.

Penny breaks down what's really happening beneath the surface, why traditional approaches often fall short, and how a simple shift in your approach can create calmer, more reliable results - without force or punishment.

If you've ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of what your dog needs from you. This episode will give you clarity, direction, and hope.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• The #1 mistake dog owners make when addressing behavior.
• Why this mistake often makes problems worse.
• What your dog actually needs from you instead.
• Simple, practical ways to start fixing it today.

Because when we change how we show up for our dogs... they change too.

I'd love to hear from you-reach out with your questions, stories, or topics you'd like me to cover in future episodes.

“Thanks for spending time with me today on Paws and Reflect.

If this episode helped you see your dog in a new way, be sure to follow the podcast and share it with a fellow dog lover.

Until next time… stay kind, stay curious, and give your dog a little extra love today.”

Welcome to Paws and Reflect! In this first episode, certified dog trainer Penny DiLoreto introduces a kinder, science-based approach to understanding your dog. Discover why behavior is communication—not defiance—and how shifting your perspective can transform your relationship with your dog.

I'd love to hear from you-reach out with your questions, stories, or topics you'd like me to cover in future episodes.

“Thanks for spending time with me today on Paws and Reflect.

If this episode helped you see your dog in a new way, be sure to follow the podcast and share it with a fellow dog lover.

Until next time… stay kind, stay curious, and give your dog a little extra love today.”