<![CDATA[The Dream Dog Podcast]]>If you're looking for a fun, honest, and educational take on living life with your dog, Dream Dog Podcast is for you.

We talk about anything and everything dogs - from common behavioral concerns and how to address them, to my experiences and stories as a dog trainer, to just really cool sh*t about dogs.

Follow us on Instagram / TikTok: https://www.instagram.com/amddogtraining/ https://www.tiktok.com/@amddogtraining

Want to train your dog with me? www.amddogs.com

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/steffi-mackRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:07:58 GMTFri, 13 Mar 2026 17:12:57 GMT60Steph Mack<p>If you're looking for a fun, honest, and educational take on living life with your dog, Dream Dog Podcast is for you. </p><p></p><p>We talk about anything and everything dogs - from common behavioral concerns and how to address them, to my experiences and stories as a dog trainer, to just really cool sh*t about dogs. </p><p></p><p>Follow us on Instagram / TikTok: https://www.instagram.com/amddogtraining/ <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@amddogtraining" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@amddogtraining</a> </p><p></p><p>Want to train your dog with me? www.amddogs.com</p>episodicSteph Mackamilliondreams.dogtraining@gmail.comno<![CDATA[The RIGHT way to reward your dog in training & in life]]>Most dog owners rely on treats—but what if that’s actually holding your training back?

In this episode, I break down how to build a reward system that actually motivates your dog, including food, play, affection, and freedom—and when to use each one. I’ll show you why your dog might only listen when you have treats, how you might be accidentally rewarding bad behavior, and how to turn everyday moments into powerful training opportunities.

If you want better engagement, more reliability, and a dog that actually wants to listen—this is for you.

Follow on socials (insta/tiktok): @amddogtraining

]]>6b6b6e3c-f9b6-452f-a7bc-4524126b866bFri, 24 Apr 2026 21:34:51 GMT<p>Most dog owners rely on treats—but what if that’s actually holding your training back?</p><p></p><p>In this episode, I break down how to build a reward system that actually motivates your dog, including food, play, affection, and freedom—and when to use each one. I’ll show you why your dog might only listen when you have treats, how you might be accidentally rewarding bad behavior, and how to turn everyday moments into powerful training opportunities.</p><p></p><p>If you want better engagement, more reliability, and a dog that actually <i>wants</i> to listen—this is for you.</p><p></p><p>Follow on socials (insta/tiktok): @amddogtraining</p><p></p>no00:17:36The RIGHT way to reward your dog in training & in lifefull<![CDATA[The BEST ways to socialize your dog]]>In this episode, we cover many ways to socialize your dog that don't involve the risk of a dog park and dive into what having a "well socialized" dog actually means.

Whether you have an overly-friendly lab or a reactive shih-tzu or anything in between, this episode is for you!

Connect With Me

Website: www.amddogs.com

Instagram: @amddogtraining

TikTok: @amddogtraining

If you liked this episode, don’t forget to follow, leave a review, and share it with a fellow dog owner who probably needs to hear this 👀

]]>6f3fc9ae-1ff5-4034-903e-2de5913bcf2dFri, 03 Apr 2026 00:28:32 GMT<p>In this episode, we cover many ways to socialize your dog that don't involve the risk of a dog park and dive into what having a "well socialized" dog actually means.</p><p></p><p>Whether you have an overly-friendly lab or a reactive shih-tzu or anything in between, this episode is for you!</p><p></p><p>Connect With Me</p><p>Website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.amddogs.com" target="_blank">www.amddogs.com</a></p><p>Instagram: @amddogtraining</p><p>TikTok: @amddogtraining</p><p>If you liked this episode, don’t forget to follow, leave a review, and share it with a fellow dog owner who probably needs to hear this 👀</p>no00:17:08The BEST ways to socialize your dogfull<![CDATA[The honest truth about dog parks]]>Dog parks… we all know them, we all have opinions about them, and if I’m being honest—mine have changed a lot over the years.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

  • Why dog parks can be incredibly valuable
  • The real risks most owners either underestimate or ignore
    (hint: it’s not just the dogs… it’s the owners too)
  • How bad experiences happen—even when nothing “major” goes wrong
  • And most importantly… how to actually navigate a dog park safely if you choose to go

Because let’s be real—I know some of you are going anyway.
(No judgment… I go too.)

This is one of my longer episodes, because I want you to be as informed as possible before putting your dog into an environment that can:

  • Build confidence
    or
  • Completely shake it

If you’ve had a great (or terrible) dog park experience, I want to hear it. Drop a comment wherever you’re listening—or come find me on social.

Connect With Me

Website: www.amddogs.com
Instagram: @amddogtraining
TikTok: @amddogtraining

If you liked this episode, don’t forget to follow, leave a review, and share it with a fellow dog owner who probably needs to hear this 👀

]]>fb814bbe-9f4a-4f77-8e95-6d291eb50b17Thu, 26 Mar 2026 22:33:43 GMT<p>Dog parks… we all know them, we all have opinions about them, and if I’m being honest—mine have changed a lot over the years.</p><h3>What You’ll Learn in This Episode:</h3><ul><li>Why dog parks can be <b>incredibly valuable</b></li><li>The <b>real risks</b> most owners either underestimate or ignore<br />(hint: it’s not just the dogs… it’s the owners too)</li><li>How bad experiences happen—even when nothing “major” goes wrong</li><li>And most importantly… <b>how to actually navigate a dog park safely if you choose to go</b></li></ul><p></p><p>Because let’s be real—I know some of you are going anyway.<br />(No judgment… I go too.)</p><p></p><p>This is one of my longer episodes, because I want you to be as informed as possible before putting your dog into an environment that can:</p><ul><li>Build confidence<br /><b>or</b></li><li>Completely shake it</li></ul><p></p><p></p><p>If you’ve had a great (or terrible) dog park experience, I want to hear it. Drop a comment wherever you’re listening—or come find me on social.</p><p></p><h3>Connect With Me</h3><p> Website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.amddogs.com" target="_blank">www.amddogs.com</a><br /> Instagram: @amddogtraining<br /> TikTok: @amddogtraining</p><p>If you liked this episode, don’t forget to follow, leave a review, and share it with a fellow dog owner who probably needs to hear this 👀</p>no00:30:173The honest truth about dog parksfull<![CDATA[My dog won't stop chasing things!]]>If your dog loves to chase, lunge, bark at, or otherwise harass creatures like squirrels, rabbits, birds, etc. you aren't going to want to skip this episode! We will talk about WHY your dog does this and get into what you can do to work with their natural impulse. Follow along for more content like this!

]]>34228b32-3b82-4226-a8a7-7f03148737d8Wed, 18 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT<p>If your dog loves to chase, lunge, bark at, or otherwise harass creatures like squirrels, rabbits, birds, etc. you aren't going to want to skip this episode! We will talk about WHY your dog does this and get into what you can do to work with their natural impulse. Follow along for more content like this!</p>no00:14:07My dog won't stop chasing things!full<![CDATA[So you think you want a new dog?]]>WELCOME to my NEW show "The Dream Dog Podcast"! I am beyond excited to launch this and be able to connect with more dog owners and your support means the world to me. I hope you enjoy listening!

In this episode, we dive into what questions we need to ask ourselves before bringing home a new dog. We answer things like:

- How much might a dog cost?

- How much time we need for a new dog?

- How to choose the right dog?

... and so much more!

I had so much fun recording this, I hope you enjoy listening and if you have any helpful tips or fun stories about bringing new dogs home, please leave a review and share your piece!


Website: www.amddogs.com

Instagram/TikTok: @amddogtraining

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/steffi-mack/episodes/So-you-think-you-want-a-new-dog-e3ga82rdbafd7b8-751b-4295-abc8-f6bfb417089dWed, 11 Mar 2026 22:00:00 GMT<p>WELCOME to my NEW show "The Dream Dog Podcast"! I am beyond excited to launch this and be able to connect with more dog owners and your support means the world to me. I hope you enjoy listening!</p><p>In this episode, we dive into what questions we need to ask ourselves before bringing home a new dog. We answer things like:</p><p> - How much might a dog cost?</p><p> - How much time we need for a new dog?</p><p> - How to choose the right dog?</p><p>... and so much more!</p><p>I had so much fun recording this, I hope you enjoy listening and if you have any helpful tips or fun stories about bringing new dogs home, please leave a review and share your piece!</p><p><br /></p><p>Website: www.amddogs.com</p><p>Instagram/TikTok: @amddogtraining</p> no00:21:30So you think you want a new dog?full