The Dog Trainer's Thoughtbook is a podcast hosted by dog trainer John Clawson, who aims to educate the public about various topics about dog training, owner education, and more.
The Dog Trainer's Thoughtbook is a podcast hosted by dog trainer John Clawson, who aims to educate the public about various topics about dog training, owner education, and more.
In this powerful debut solo episode, John dives into one of the most critical — and often overlooked — aspects of dog ownership: safely integrating children and dogs.
Whether you’re thinking of adding a new puppy or rescue to your family, preparing for a baby on the way, or navigating the chaos of toddlers and tail wags, this episode is packed with practical advice to help you create a safe, respectful, and balanced home environment.
Inside this episode:
John brings real-world experience and no-nonsense insight to a topic that can truly be life-changing — or, if handled poorly, dangerous. This episode sets the tone for thoughtful, preventative dog parenting with your entire family in mind.
Let’s raise dogs and kids that respect each other — and thrive together.
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In this episode, John hosts his first ever dog training mentor, Michele (Mannered Mutts Dog Training), to talk socialization vs exposure, overuse of medication in dogs, and picking the right breed for your lifestyle.
Follow Michele on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/share/1YfsdU4WLX/?mibextid=wwXIfr
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This episode features Amanda Anderson, owner of Ring and Run Dog Walkers from Staten Island, New York. Both Amanda and host John (Clawson's K9s with Class) dive deep on their struggles of being able to use reason over personal emotions when guiding their beloved pets to the afterlife. Knowing when to say goodbye is never easy, and this episode's content in turn may not be easy to digest. Trigger warning, the topic of this episode is very emotional and focuses on the process of saying goodbye to our animal companions.
Follow Amanda on Instagram at- Ringandrundogwalkers
Follow John on Instagram at- Thedogtrainersthoughtbook
Listen to John's song, Rainbow Bridge:
https://youtu.be/AC3htwUnoj8?si=1hR1TRLk9DPZn2h-
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The first ever episode of The Dog Trainer's Thoughtbook talks about living with cystic fibrosis and the challenges it brings to every day life. Special guest Nicholas Bell shares his inspirational story that shares his struggles with CF, and how he has stayed motivated to overcome it. Today he is one of the best dog trainer's in Omaha, Nebraska, receiving over 100 5-star Google reviews. The episode also shares tips for new dog trainer's and dog owners to apply to their lives and their businesses.