143 - A Conversation Between Friends: Dogs, Life & Learning

In this episode, Toni is joined by Maria from Doggone Positive Training for a casual and wide-ranging conversation about dogs, training, nutrition, and life as pet professionals. The two kick things off by sharing stories from Global Pet Expo, including the irony of both attending the event and somehow missing each other despite being only steps apart. As the conversation unfolds, Toni and Maria compare notes on their own dogs, discussing everything from puppy energy and enrichment to multi-dog households and behavior management. They share real-life experiences with training challenges, mental stimulation, exercise needs, and the ongoing work that goes into raising happy, well-adjusted dogs. Toni also provides an update on Layla, Grayson, and Bo, reflecting on how each dog continues to teach her something different. Throughout the episode, Toni and Maria emphasize the value of learning from one another, staying curious, and advocating for your pets. It's an honest, unscripted conversation between friends who are passionate about helping dogs and the people who love them.