Most dog trainers are taught to follow the formula. Obedience solves everything. Stick to the system. Don’t question what works.

But what happens when a dog doesn’t fit the mold—and neither do you?

In this episode, I’m sharing the story of Kirie, a rescue who shattered every training protocol I thought I was supposed to follow. Her case forced me to abandon conventional methods and trust my gut—ultimately leading to the development of my e-collar method and a new way of working with dogs that honors individuality, not rigidity.

We’ll talk about what it means to break the mold, why intuition matters just as much as education, and how doing things your own way—even when it goes against “what you’re supposed to do”—can lead to the most meaningful results.

If you’ve ever felt like the traditional path just isn’t working for you—or your dog—this one’s for you.