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Paws And Profits With Karen Laws

Paws And Profits With Karen Laws

De: Karen Laws
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Are you looking for a way to take your passion for working with dogs into a profit? Welcome the Paws and Profits Podcast where you can where you can have fun doing what you love training dogs, helping people and make a profit.

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  • Train the Brain, The Walk Follows

    Train the Brain, The Walk Follows
    Feb 26 2026
    If you think loose leash walking starts at the end of your driveway, you are already behind. It starts inside your house.

    In this episode, I walk you through the mindset shift that changes everything. Stop trying to control your dog with the leash. Start becoming someone your dog wants to follow. Dogs are wired to resist restraint. The more pressure we use, the more they lean. So when we rely on the leash to manage behaviour, we often create the very opposition we are trying to stop.

    What if the leash became information instead of control?

    I break down the simple, practical steps you can use inside your home, in two to five minute sessions, to build a dog who chooses to stay close. A thinking dog. A fulfilled dog. A dog who sees you as the most comfortable and interesting option in the room. No perfect weather required. No marathon walks. Just clarity, consistency, and small daily reps that build real followership.

    Loose leash walking is not about tightening and correcting. It is about building choice. And that changes everything.
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    57 m
  • Your Dog’s ‘Off’ Switch is Built, Not Born

    Your Dog’s ‘Off’ Switch is Built, Not Born
    Feb 19 2026
    Inclement weather is throwing routines off everywhere. Bitter cold. Relentless rain. Wildfire smoke. Heat waves. And suddenly your dog is “bouncing off the walls” and you are questioning your life choices.

    I hear it constantly: “He has no off switch.”
    “She just will not settle.”
    “I’m losing my mind.”

    Here is the truth most people do not expect. The problem is usually not a lack of exercise.
    It is a lack of balance.

    In this episode of Paws and Profits, I break down why throwing the ball for an hour, adding treadmill miles, or trying to “wear them out” often makes things worse. When you build stamina, you create an endurance athlete. And endurance athletes do not naturally relax on the couch at 7 pm.

    We are not dealing with “too much energy.”
    We are dealing with an unfulfilled dog who has not learned how to rest.

    You will learn:
    • Why over tired dogs look hyper, not sleepy
    • How weather disruption impacts your dog’s nervous system
    • The three core daily elements every dog needs, work, rest, play
    • Why predictable, protected rest is non negotiable
    • How to stop conditioning a canine marathoner
    • A simple daily reset structure you can implement immediately

    This episode connects directly to your leadership. When your dog can predict when they will work, when they will play, and when they will rest, they stop trying to squeeze stimulation out of every moment. Predictability builds security.

    Security builds calm. If evenings in your house feel chaotic, if the mouthing, jumping, and frantic energy are escalating, this is not a personality problem. It is a training gap. And training gaps are fixable. Listen in, then take a hard look at your dog’s schedule. Not just how much they move, but how and when they recover. Because the off switch is not automatic. It is taught. And once it is built, everything changes.

    Download your ebook here: https://stan.store/KarenLaws/p/dont-train-your-dog-ejvnp9xw
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    58 m
  • Jozee’s Story, One Year Later: What Dental Pain Was Doing to My Dog’s Behaviour

    Jozee’s Story, One Year Later: What Dental Pain Was Doing to My Dog’s Behaviour
    Feb 13 2026
    How often do you actually look at your dog’s teeth? Not glance. Not assume. Really look.

    In this episode, I share a hard lesson from my own dog, Jozee. One year after losing 21 teeth due to advanced dental disease, I can say this with complete clarity, dental health is not cosmetic. It is not optional. And it absolutely belongs in a behaviour conversation.

    For years, I’ve taught structure, clarity, leadership, and relationship. But here’s what we often miss.

    Pain changes behaviour. A dog living with inflamed gums, infected roots, or chronic oral discomfort cannot access calm easily. They may seem slower, grumpier, less tolerant, less engaged. We label it aging. We call it personality. Sometimes, they are simply hurting.

    In this episode, I break down: • The quiet signs of dental disease most owners overlook
    • What I missed with Jozee and what it cost her
    • The difference between cosmetic groomer cleanings and true veterinary dental procedures
    • Common myths about raw food, bad breath, and anesthesia
    • Why dental health directly impacts training, focus, and engagement

    Jozee is now 10 years old. She has fewer teeth. And she is more lively, more engaged, and more comfortable than she was before her dental procedure.

    She is not younger. She is healthier.

    February is Dog Dental Health Month, and many veterinary clinics offer dental promotions during this time. If your vet has ever mentioned a cleaning, this is your nudge to revisit that conversation.

    Because sometimes what looks like a training issue is actually a health issue.

    And calm is hard to access when something hurts every single day. If this episode makes you think, book a dental exam with your veterinarian. Your dog’s comfort and long term health are worth it.
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    53 m
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