38. Your Dog Isn’t the Problem, You Are. Becoming the Leader Your Dog Needs with Larry Krohn

If your dog pulls, lunges, ignores commands, or feels out of control, this episode may change the way you see everything.Lisa sits down with internationally respected dog trainer Larry Krohn to talk about the real reason dogs struggle. It is not stubbornness. It is not dominance. And it is not bad luck. It is confusion.From leash reactivity and overuse of food rewards to breed mismatches and overhumanizing dogs, Larry breaks down what most owners get wrong and how to turn chaos into calm through clarity, play, and leadership.This conversation is not about controlling your dog. It is about becoming the kind of person your dog can trust.In this episode, you’ll learn:Dogs need clarity, not structure for the sake of structure.Too much freedom too soon creates lifelong behavioral issues.Overusing food rewards weakens motivation.Play builds trust faster than constant obedience drills.Walking on tight leashes often creates the very reactivity owners hate.Gut health and overvaccination can impact behavior more than people realizeKEY MOMENTS04:22 – “We Completely Screwed It Up” Larry shares how he ruined his first dog and how that mistake shaped his career.13:16 – The Two Biggest Mistakes Dog Owners Make Wrong breed and too much freedom too soon.21:43 – Why Redirecting Reactivity Often Fails Larry explains the misunderstanding around punishment and reinforcement.29:43 – How Leash Tension Creates Aggression The everyday walking mistake that teaches dogs to react harder.47:47 – Play Is More Powerful Than Obedience Why building joy and trust changes behavior faster than constant commands.FREE GUT ANALYSIS CALL🎁 Schedule your free gut analysis call with me!CONNECT WITH LISA📱 Instagram: @lisagarrettnutrition🌐 Website: https://www.lisagarrettnutrition.com/SUPPORT LET’S TALK SH*T✨ Love what you’re hearing? Please subscribe, rate, and review Let’s Talk Sh*t! Your support helps spread the light to more listeners.👉 Share this episode with a friend or tag it in your IG stories. Don’t forget to follow along on Instagram @lisagarrettnutrition for more inspiration.