Ep. 46 - Owner Education Is Forever: How Play Fixes Aggression (with Austin Laramee)

<p>Aggression cases don’t fail because of dogs, they fail because owners aren’t trained properly. In this episode, professional dog trainer Austin Laramee joins Nate Schoemer to break down how <strong>play-based training, leash communication, and owner education</strong> create behavior change that actually lasts.</p><p>Austin shares his journey from adopting a shelter dog with no formal experience to working hundreds of real-world behavior cases. Together, they dive into what most owners get wrong, why many training programs fail once the dog goes home, and how play builds confidence, engagement, and impulse control.</p><p>This conversation is practical, real-world focused, and packed with takeaways for dog owners and trainers who want better results without gimmicks.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>What You’ll Learn in This Episode:</strong><br />• Why owner education matters more than training the dog alone<br />• How play builds confidence, engagement, and control<br />• The biggest mistakes people make with aggressive dogs<br />• How leash pressure becomes a powerful communication tool<br />• Why board-and-train programs often fail long-term<br />• How to structure training for real-life environments</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Resources Mentioned:</strong></p><p>From Novice To Pro — Nate Schoemer<br /><a rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://sitstaylearn.com/collections/instructional-videos/products/from-novice-to-pro-the-ultimate-guide-to-dog-training-by-nate-schoemer?rfsn=8100182.cd38c94&amp;variant=50148621582625</a></p><p>Dog Training Decoded — Michael Ellis<br /><a rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://sitstaylearn.com/collections/instructional-videos/products/dog-training-decoded-by-michael-ellis?rfsn=8100182.cd38c94&amp;variant=51512501371169</a></p><p>Michael Ellis Course Breakdown Article<br /><a rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://nateschoemer.com/dog-training-decoded-why-every-serious-trainer-should-learn-from-michael-ellis/</a></p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Upcoming Live Seminars:</strong></p><p>Corpus Christi, TX — January 23–25, 2026<br />Hosted by Harley &amp; Sergio Dog Training (SK9)<br />Tickets: <a rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://harleyandsergio.academy/workshop</a></p><p>Peoria, AZ — February 21–22, 2026<br />Hosted by Kinected K-9 AZ Dog Training<br />Tickets: <a rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://square.link/u/fUpcbPtG</a></p><p>North Bend, OR — Ma