The Everyday Trainer Podcast
The Everyday Trainer Podcast
Meghan Dougherty
Crate Training, E-Collar Accountability, And Calm Routines For Real Life
1 hour Posted Jun 26, 2026 at 9:00 am.
Welcome And Call Format
Night Crate Battles And Safety Risks
When Training Motivation Looks Like Shutdown
Fading The E-Collar For Sport Trials
Building Start And End Training Windows
Stopping Human Reactivity Before A Bite
Meaningful Corrections Without Nagging
Puppy Redirect Biting And Overarousal
Choosing Slip Lead Vs Flat Collar
Teaching Tug With Back Tie Frustration
Wrap Up And Program Announcement
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Leaving a four-month-old puppy loose at night can feel like the “nice” choice until it turns into chewed remotes, fence-line chaos, or a true medical emergency. We take you inside one of our weekly community calls and talk through what to do when a puppy crates perfectly for the trainer, but the home routine falls apart at 2 a.m. because someone can’t tolerate the noise. You’ll hear exactly how we frame the conversation with owners, why supervision matters so much, and how to draw a professio...