Ep 75: How to Crate Train Your Doodle Without Crying: Comfort Tips with Malena DeMartini Price (Part 2)

Does your Doodle bark at leaves, lunge on leash, or spook at everyday noises? You’re not alone. In this episode of The Doodle Pro® Podcast, certified trainer Corinne Gearhart talks with Dr. Zazie Todd, author of Bark: The Science of Helping Your Anxious, Fearful, and Reactive Dog, about why Doodles are prone to anxiety and reactivity—and how you can help.You’ll learn the difference between fear and anxiety, why positive reinforcement builds optimism, and how relaxation protocols can transform daily life with your pup. 🐾 Stay tuned until the end for an exclusive $20 off my Relaxation Protocol for Distractable Doodles™.✨ More from Dr. Todd: Companion Animal Psychology blog🎧 Listen now and set your Doodle up for calmer, happier days!👉 Ready for calmer days with your Doodle? Join the 10-Day Doodle Parent Challenge kicking off September 30th. In just a few minutes a day, you’ll learn simple, science-backed steps to help your Doodle settle and bring more peace into your home.🎉 It’s completely online and complimentary—save your spot here: thedoodlepro.com/parentchallenge

Does your Doodle cry in the crate—or avoid going in altogether? In part two of my conversation with world-renowned separation anxiety expert Malena DeMartini Price, we explore gentle, science-based ways to help your puppy or adult Doodle feel truly comfortable in their crate.We break down how to tell the difference between protest and distress, when to use shaping vs. luring, and why crates should predict good things (not just you leaving).And because timing matters, I’ll share how the crate comfort schedules inside Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint™ show you exactly how long and when to use the crate by age—so you’re not guessing or pushing too fast.💡 This episode is perfect if:You’ve tried “cry it out” and it backfiredYou’re juggling crate training with house trainingYou want your Doodle to settle happily at night and during the dayYou’re tired of chaos and want calm routinesKey Takeaways ✅ Why forcing crate training can harm long-term comfort ✅ Puppy vs. adult strategies for introducing the crate ✅ How to use meals, toys, and naps to create positive associations ✅ How to spot distress vs. normal protest barking ✅ The Daily Schedule Blueprint™ crate schedules for building predictable routines🎁 Exclusive Listener Discount: 🖥 Get $75 off Malena’s Self-Paced Online Course, Mission Possible👉 Sign up here: thedoodlepro.com/missionpossible💰 Use code doodleSA at checkout to claim your discount!This course is a step-by-step, science-based program designed to help dogs overcome separation anxiety at their own pace — using Malena’s proven protocol.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “We followed Corinne’s crate comfort schedule from the Blueprint and the whining stopped in days. Total game-changer.”👉 Want results like this? Grab Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint™ now.👉 Ready for calmer days with your Doodle? Join the 10-Day Doodle Parent Challenge kicking off September 30th. In just a few minutes a day, you’ll learn simple, science-backed steps to help your Doodle settle and bring more peace into your home.🎉 It’s completely online and complimentary—save your spot here: thedoodlepro.com/parentchallenge

Is crate training only for housebreaking puppies? Or does it play a much bigger role in your Doodle’s comfort, safety, and confidence throughout life?In this episode of The Doodle Pro® Podcast, I’m joined by world-renowned separation anxiety expert Malena DeMartini to dig into the surprising benefits of crate training — long after the puppy stage.We cover:Why many puppies become “little land sharks” without a crate to help them decompress 🦈How crates can prevent over-arousal and support better sleep habitsWhy ditching the crate too soon can make emergencies, vet visits, and grooming far more stressfulHow to protect your dog’s crate as their safe space (and teach kids to respect it)The truth about the “dogs are den animals” myth💡 Want a ready-to-use crate and alone-time schedule designed just for Doodles? Grab your copy of Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint™ here: thedoodlepro.com/book🎁 Exclusive Listener Discount: 🖥 Get $75 off Malena’s Self-Paced Online Course, Mission Possible 👉 Sign up here: thedoodlepro.com/missionpossible 💰 Use code doodleSA at checkout to claim your discount!This course is a step-by-step, science-based program designed to help dogs overcome separation anxiety at their own pace — using Malena’s proven protocol.This is Part 1 of our conversation. Be sure to follow the podcast now so you don’t miss Part 2, where we’ll dive into exactly how to make crate comfort training a joy for both you and your Doodle.🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you enjoy your shows.👉 Ready for calmer days with your Doodle? Join the 10-Day Doodle Parent Challenge kicking off September 30th. In just a few minutes a day, you’ll learn simple, science-backed steps to help your Doodle settle and bring more peace into your home.🎉 It’s completely online and complimentary—save your spot here: thedoodlepro.com/parentchallenge

Think you need to keep your puppy home until all their shots are done? Think again!In Ep 73, Puppy Culture founder Jane Messineo Lindquist busts the biggest puppy socialization myth, shares the #1 thing breeders should do before puppies go home, and gives hope for rescue and adult dogs too. This episode could change your puppy’s future.💡 You’ll Learn: ✔️ How to safely socialize your puppy before all vaccines are complete ✔️ The #1 thing Jane wishes every breeder would do before sending a puppy home ✔️ Why adult and rescue dogs can still make big strides ✔️ How socialization impacts your Doodle’s confidence, health & behavior long-term📘 Special Note: Jane contributed to my bestselling book Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint. Inside, you’ll also find my exclusive day-by-day Socialization Schedule to guide you through this critical period. Get your copy at DoodleBlueprint.com.Resources & Links Mentioned in This Episode:🐾Doodle Pro Socialization Checklist📘 Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint (with Jane as a contributor!) → Get it here🐾 Puppy Culture programs & products → Explore hereAVSAB Humane Training Statement📖 Jane’s book When Pigs Fly: Training Success with Impossible Dogs → Grab it here📖 Jean Donaldson’s book Mine! (resource guarding “bible”) → Check it out🎧 Jane’s podcast Madcap Radio → Listen here👉 Ready for calmer days with your Doodle? Join the 10-Day Doodle Parent Challenge kicking off September 30th. In just a few minutes a day, you’ll learn simple, science-backed steps to help your Doodle settle and bring more peace into your home.🎉 It’s completely online and complimentary—save your spot here: thedoodlepro.com/parentchallenge

Want to raise a confident, resilient Doodle from the very start? In this first half of my conversation with Jane Messineo Lindquist, creator of Puppy Culture, we dive into the protocols that set puppies—and their people—up for success from day one.Jane shares the origin story of Puppy Culture, why genetics are only part of the picture, and the enrichment and communication tools that create confident, optimistic dogs. We unpack what “manding” really means (and why it’s not just “sit for petting”), explore active vs. passive enrichment, and take a hard look at the ENS buzzword versus simulated maternal stimulation.💡 What You’ll Learn in Part 1: ✔️ How Puppy Culture began and why it’s become a global movement ✔️ The difference between active and passive enrichment—and why both matter ✔️ How manding builds communication and reduces frustration in dogs of any age ✔️ ENS vs. simulated maternal stimulation (SMS) and what the science really says ✔️ The key protocols to look for when choosing a responsible Doodle breeder📘 Want more support raising your puppy? Jane also shares insights inside my book, Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint → Get at DoodleBlueprint.com🎧 Catch Part Two in Episode 73 → where we break down the #1 socialization myth, what every breeder should do before puppies go home, and how even rescue and adult dogs can benefit.Resources & Links:Puppy Culture websiteJane’s book: When Pigs Fly! Training Success with Impossible DogsArticle: “Rethinking ENS” on Madcap UniversityThe Doodle Pro® Podcast on Apple Podcasts👉 Ready for calmer days with your Doodle? Join the 10-Day Doodle Parent Challenge kicking off September 30th. In just a few minutes a day, you’ll learn simple, science-backed steps to help your Doodle settle and bring more peace into your home.🎉 It’s completely online and complimentary—save your spot here: thedoodlepro.com/parentchallenge

🚢 We hit #1! My book Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint became a #1 New Release in five Amazon categories, landed in the Top 5 Bestseller list in five more, and even sold out at a book signing on a cruise ship. (Yes—gone before the ship docked!)In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of this surreal milestone, what it meant to have my kids right there with me, and how this win belongs to our entire Doodle parent community.💛 What You’ll Hear in This Episode: ✔️ What it felt like to sign books at sea (and then run out!) ✔️ Why this milestone is a win for all of us, not just me ✔️ A huge thank you to the 100+ members of my Doodle Insider Team ✔️ What’s coming next for the podcast and The Doodle Pro® community ✔️ How you can join me for the Doodle Parent Challenge™—10 days to calmer, happier Doodles🎯 Ready for more calm and clarity with your Doodle? The Doodle Parent Challenge™ is back—complimentary for Doodle parents everywhere. 👉 We start September 5. Save your seat here → thedoodlepro.com/parentchallenge📚 Don’t have the book yet? Grab your copy of Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint here → DoodleBlueprint.com📸 Want a peek at the cruise ship book signing? I shared the behind-the-scenes photos (including some hilarious backdrops) on Instagram and Facebook—come celebrate with me there @thedoodlepro.🐾 If this episode made you smile—or reminded you that you’re not alone—share it with a fellow Doodle parent who could use a little less chaos and a lot more calm.👉 Ready for calmer days with your Doodle? Join the 10-Day Doodle Parent Challenge kicking off September 30th. In just a few minutes a day, you’ll learn simple, science-backed steps to help your Doodle settle and bring more peace into your home.🎉 It’s completely online and complimentary—save your spot here: thedoodlepro.com/parentchallenge

If life with your Doodle feels more chaotic than calm… this episode (and this book) is for you.After 50,000+ hours working exclusively with Doodles, I’ve gathered what truly works—from overstimulated puppies to seniors stuck in unpredictable routines. And today, I’m thrilled to share: Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint™ is officially here.Inside this episode, I pull back the curtain on:🐾 How Nestlé (my Cavapoo) and my then-15-year-old inspired the book’s creation🐾 The surprising feedback from early reviewers already seeing calmer, happier Doodles🐾 Why I believe every Doodle parent deserves simple, stress-free structure in their day📚 Order the book now (paperback, Kindle, or hardcover):👉 https://amzn.to/4mwLZbN🎁 Grab your $230 in launch bonuses: Printable schedules, private podcast, and access to my live Q&A bonus training this Thursday: 👉 https://doodleblueprint.com📝 Already reading? Leave your review here: 👉 https://thedoodlepro.com/amazonreview👉 Ready for calmer days with your Doodle? Join the 10-Day Doodle Parent Challenge kicking off September 30th. In just a few minutes a day, you’ll learn simple, science-backed steps to help your Doodle settle and bring more peace into your home.🎉 It’s completely online and complimentary—save your spot here: thedoodlepro.com/parentchallenge

Is structure really the key to a calmer, happier Doodle? 🐾 In this episode of The Doodle Pro® Podcast, I unpack why Doodles thrive with flexible, predictable rhythms—and why a daily schedule doesn’t have to be strict to work.You’ll learn:The difference between structure and rigidity (and why one helps, the other hurts)How a daily schedule actually reduces stress—for you and your DoodleWhat flexible “anchor points” look like for potty breaks, training, vet visits, and moreWhy Doodle-specific routines matter more than generic dog advice✨ This episode is also where I share how my book, Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint™, became a #1 New Release and Best Seller on Amazon—and how it gives you everything you need to build a realistic schedule that works (even if your life includes shift work, kids, travel, or hybrid chaos). 📚 Get your copy of the book (paperback, Kindle, or hardcover) →  https://thedoodlepro.com/book 🎁 Claim your $230+ in bonuses (Toolkit™, private podcast, live Q&A access) →  doodleblueprint.com👉 Ready for calmer days with your Doodle? Join the 10-Day Doodle Parent Challenge kicking off September 30th. In just a few minutes a day, you’ll learn simple, science-backed steps to help your Doodle settle and bring more peace into your home.🎉 It’s completely online and complimentary—save your spot here: thedoodlepro.com/parentchallenge

If your Doodle seems like a completely different dog after lunch—zooming through the house, barking nonstop, stealing socks, or demanding your attention like you owe them—this episode is for you.After 50,000+ hours working hands-on with Doodles, I created what I now call The Midday Reset™.It’s not a strict training plan. It’s not about wearing them out. It’s a repeatable rhythm that helps your Doodle know what to expect—so their nervous system can finally settle… and so can yours.In this episode, I’ll show you:Why midday chaos happens (and why it’s not your fault)How overstimulation builds in smart, sensitive DoodlesWhat The Midday Reset™ is and how it worksWhy this routine is more effective than “just more training” or “longer walks”📚 You’ll also get a peek inside my book, Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint™, now a #1 Amazon Best Seller, built from my decades of experience helping thousands of Doodle families.👉 Order your copy here (paperback, Kindle, or hardcover): Get the book🎁 Claim your $230 in bonuses (Daily Doodle Toolkit™, private podcast feed, and access to my bonus workshop) → Claim bonuses here💬 As one early reader shared:“It felt like Corinne wrote this book about my dog. It will change your understanding of and relationship with your Doodle forever.”You don’t have to just survive the chaos. Let’s build a routine your Doodle—and your whole household—can rely on.Because Doodles aren’t just “high-energy mutts.” They’re different—wonderfully so. And now, you’ve got the blueprint.👉 Ready for calmer days with your Doodle? Join the 10-Day Doodle Parent Challenge kicking off September 30th. In just a few minutes a day, you’ll learn simple, science-backed steps to help your Doodle settle and bring more peace into your home.🎉 It’s completely online and complimentary—save your spot here: thedoodlepro.com/parentchallenge

Does your Doodle bounce off the walls before breakfast? Zoomies, demand barking, chaos before your coffee even kicks in? You’re not alone—and the solution isn’t “more walks” or endless daycare runs. It’s structure.After 50,000+ hours working exclusively with Doodles, I’ve seen how predictable routines—not over-exercise—transform behavior.In this episode, I’ll share:Why structure matters more than burning energy for DoodlesThe science behind predictability and behavior regulationHow routines lower stress, stop barking, and help your Doodle settleThe morning rhythm that makes life easier for you and your dogA free resource you can start using tomorrow✨ You’ll also get early access to The Doodle Morning Flow™—a proven daily rhythm used by hundreds of Doodle parents to create calm, connected mornings.👉 Download your free guide here: TheDoodlePro.com/morning 👉 Or order your full copy of the bestselling book here (paperback, Kindle, or hardcover): doodleblueprint.com👉 Ready for calmer days with your Doodle? Join the 10-Day Doodle Parent Challenge kicking off September 30th. In just a few minutes a day, you’ll learn simple, science-backed steps to help your Doodle settle and bring more peace into your home.🎉 It’s completely online and complimentary—save your spot here: thedoodlepro.com/parentchallenge