The Everyday Trainer Podcast
The Everyday Trainer Podcast
Meghan Dougherty
From Rock Climbing Rope To Dog Leashes
1 hour 2 minutes Posted Apr 3, 2026 at 9:00 am.
Welcome And Meet Charles
Laid Off To New Beginnings
How Mountain Dog Makes Leashes
Leadership Lessons From Corporate Mentors
Rescuing Jefe From Mexico
Mistakes That Created Reactivity
Structure Equals Freedom With Larry
Matching Dogs To Real Life
Good Rescues Versus Dangerous Placements
Breeds Genetics And Ethical Breeders
Social Media And Unrealistic Dog Expectations
Consistency In Training And Business
Where To Find Mountain Dog
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A stray dog follows Charles and his wife back to their tent in a climbing canyon in Mexico, and three nights later they make a promise that changes everything: they are not going home without him. What comes next is part rescue story, part entrepreneurship story, and part hard-earned lesson in what dogs actually need. Charles, the owner of Mountain Dog Products, joins me to share how a handmade leash built from climbing rope and a carabiner turned into a full business built on upcycled materi...