63: Growling, Grooming & Goodbye Anxiety—Expert Fixes for Doodle Parents

Growling, Grooming & Goodbye Anxiety—Expert Fixes for Doodle Parents

Episode Description:
Welcome back to The Doodle Pro Podcast! I'm your host, Corinne Gearhart, and today, we’re tackling three of the biggest challenges doodle parents face—grooming struggles, resource guarding, and separation anxiety.

I’m bringing back expert insights from past episodes to help you:
 🐾 Prevent painful mats & keep your doodle’s coat healthy
 🐾 Understand why growling isn’t bad—and how to handle it
 🐾 Finally get real answers on separation anxiety

Plus, I have a special listener discounts for Malena DeMartini-Price’s Mission Possible and Karishma Warr's Calm Canine Academy scroll down for details!

🎧 Next Week: I’m welcoming back Marge Rogers & Eileen Anderson for a masterclass on reading your doodle’s body language—don’t miss it!

Links & Resources from Today’s Episode

🖥 Grooming: What Groomers Wish You Knew
📱 Or listen on Apple Podcasts here

🦴 Resource Guarding & Growling: How to Prevent Resource Guarding & Handle Growling
📱 Or listen on Apple Podcasts here

💔 Separation Anxiety: Separation Anxiety Explained with Malena DeMartini
📱 Or listen on Apple Podcasts here

🎁 EXCLUSIVE LISTENER DISCOUNT!
🖥 Get $75 off Malena’s Self-Paced Online Course, Mission Possible → Sign up here
💰 Use code “doodleSA” at checkout for $75 off!

🎁 EXCLUSIVE LISTENER DISCOUNT!
  🎓 Get 20% off training services at Calm Canine Academy with code “DoodlePro”

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Transcript

Growling, Grooming & Goodbye Anxiety—Expert Fixes for Doodle Parents

Welcome Back to The Doodle Pro Podcast!

Hi, I’m Corinne Gearhart, also known as The Doodle Pro, and I’m so excited for today’s episode! We’re diving into some of the most game-changing lessons from our past guests, covering:

✅ What groomers wish you knew
✅ How to prevent resource guarding
✅ The truth about separation anxiety

These are some of the most common struggles doodle parents face, and today, we’re revisiting expert insights that will make life with your pup smoother, happier, and stress-free.

🎉 Special Announcement: Next week, I’m welcoming back Marge Rogers & Eileen Anderson for a masterclass on reading your dog’s body language. If you’ve ever wondered what your doodle is really trying to tell you, this is an episode you won’t want to miss!

👉 Hit that subscribe button now, and let’s get into today’s episode!

Doodle Dogs: Loveable but Challenging to Parent

Doodle breeds are easy to love, but they can be challenging to parent. That’s where I come in!

🐶 I’m Corinne Gearhart, The Doodle Pro, and I help doodle parents have a fulfilling and rewarding experience with their pups.
🐾 No one has worked with as many doodle breeds or has more experience with doodles than I have.
📚 With years of education in pet care and dog training, I’ve built an incredible network of professional trainers, groomers, and veterinarians to share their doodle-specific expertise with you.

I hope you enjoy today’s episode as I help you parent your doodle like a pro!

Doodle Grooming: What Every Parent Should Know

Doodle parents know that grooming is a big deal, but did you know that many professional groomers face serious challenges with unprepared doodles?

Why is your doodle getting matted?

✔️ Double Coat: Some doodles have a double coat that needs regular maintenance to prevent matting.
✔️ Play Style: The way your dog plays can cause tangles, leading to mats.
✔️ Brushing Technique: If you’re not reaching the skin when brushing, mats can still form underneath.

Pro Grooming Tip:

Use a metal comb (not just a brush) to check for hidden mats all the way down to the skin.

💡 Want to hear from a professional groomer? In Episode 3 of The Doodle Pro Podcast, I spoke with River Lee, a former groomer turned educator, about the top things groomers wish every doodle parent knew before their appointment.

📌 Listen to the full episode here: What Groomers Wish You Knew

Resource Guarding & Growling: What It Really Means

Many doodle parents panic when their dog growls. But here’s the thing—growling isn’t bad.

🐾 Growling is communication, NOT aggression.
🐶 Punishing a growl can make things worse—it teaches your dog to skip the warning and go straight to snapping or biting.

Instead, try this simple trade game to build trust:

✅ Offer a high-value treat in exchange for the item your doodle is guarding.
✅ Reward your pup for willingly giving it up.
✅ Over time, they’ll associate you approaching as a good thing!

💡 Want expert guidance? In Episode 28 of The Doodle Pro Podcast, I spoke with Karishma Warr, an expert dog trainer, about how to prevent resource guarding and what to do when your doodle growls.

📌 Listen to the full episode here: How to Prevent Resource Guarding & Handle Growling

🎉 EXCLUSIVE LISTENER DISCOUNT!
🐕 Get 20% off training at Calm Canine Academy with code “DoodlePro”!

Separation Anxiety: It’s NOT Your Fault

Separation anxiety is one of the toughest challenges a doodle parent can face. And there’s a lot of misinformation about it.

🚨 Myth: “Separation anxiety is caused by spoiling your dog.”
✅ Truth: It’s a real fear response, NOT bad behavior.

How to Help a Doodle with Separation Anxiety

📌 Use Micro Absences:
✔️ Start by leaving your dog alone for just a few seconds.
✔️ Gradually build up to longer periods.
✔️ Teach them that you always come back.

💡 Want expert guidance? In Episode 32 of The Doodle Pro Podcast, I spoke with Malena DeMartini Price, the world’s leading expert on separation anxiety, about how to fix this common issue.

📌 Listen to the full episode here: Separation Anxiety Explained with Malena DeMartini

🎁 EXCLUSIVE LISTENER DISCOUNT!
🖥 Get $75 off Malena’s Self-Paced Online Course, Mission Possible → Sign up here
💰 Use code “doodleSA” at checkout for $75 off!

Coming Next Week: A Masterclass on Dog Body Language!

🎧 I’m welcoming back Marge Rogers & Eileen Anderson for an exclusive masterclass on reading your doodle’s body language!

🐕 Ever wondered what your doodle is really trying to tell you?
🐾 Want to decode their emotions and prevent behavior issues before they start?

👉 Don’t miss it—subscribe now!

Let’s Connect!

📸 DM me on Instagram: @thedoodlepro
📖 COMING SOON! Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint—stay tuned for pre-order details!

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🐶 Until next time, give your doodle an extra belly rub for me! 🐾