Dog Training Bytes

Ep 34: Gwenyn Powers (Empowered Canine Solutions)

Episode 34: Gwenyn Powers (Empowered Canine Solutions)
 
*Trigger Warning* In this episode, you’re going to hear about abusive training techniques.
 
Welcome to ”Dog Training Bytes” – the show where canine professionals share their key takeaways, big a-ha moments, and hardest lessons learned from working with dogs. 
On today’s episode, Mattison is speaking with Gwenyn Powers.
Gwenyn is the founder of Empowered Canine Solutions. With a background in public health and business, Gwenyn blends her expertise in behavior and One Health to make dog training more accessible and community-focused.
She got her start working with shelter dogs while finishing her undergrad, and now specializes in behavior modification—especially reactivity. Gwenyn is passionate about creating low-cost, virtual resources that support both dogs and their humans in building safer, more connected lives together.
You can connect with Gwenyn on Instagram and through her website.
Dog Training Bytes was created, produced, and edited by Mattison Simpson. You can connect with Mattison on Instagram at @DogTrainingBytes and @FreedbyTraining. For information on guests and resources for help with your dog or your dog training education, visit www.dogtrainingbytes.stream. Visual design by Mattison Simpson and music by Alexi Action.
 
Looking for more? Listen to my other show, unPACKed – a clinical dog training podcast co-hosted by Sailor Jerri the dog trainer.
 

Ep 33: Robyn Anne (Paws & Flaws Dog Training)

Episode 33: Robyn Anne (Paws & Flaws Dog Training)
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Welcome to ”Dog Training Bytes” – the show where canine professionals share their key takeaways, big a-ha moments, and hardest lessons learned from working with dogs. 
On today’s episode, Mattison is speaking with Robyn Anne.
 
Robyn Anne is the founder of Paws & Flaws Dog Training, offering in-person training in Bangkok and virtual support worldwide. A Level 4 PETbc Accredited Trainer, CPD Advanced Canine Behavior Diploma holder, and Fear Free Certified Professional (FFCP), she specializes in helping anxious and fearful dogs build confidence while guiding their guardians in fostering trust and understanding.
Growing up in Cyprus, Robyn’s passion for rescue dogs began with volunteering and fostering, leading to hands-on experience with Asian village dogs, rescues, and family pets. She takes a holistic approach, integrating emotional well-being, routines, and overall health into personalized training plans. Through Paws & Flaws, she also works with Thai shelters to improve adoption rates and canine welfare, creating lasting positive change for both dogs and their humans.
You can connect with Robyn on Instagram and through her website.
 
Dog Training Bytes was created, produced, and edited by Mattison Simpson. You can connect with Mattison on Instagram at @DogTrainingBytes and @FreedbyTraining. For information on guests and resources for help with your dog or your dog training education, visit www.dogtrainingbytes.stream. Visual design by Mattison Simpson and music by Alexi Action.
 
Looking for more? Listen to my other show, unPACKed – a clinical dog training podcast co-hosted by Sailor Jerri the dog trainer.

Ep 32: Alex Dunn (Emmy’s Way Dog Training)

Episode 32: Alex Dunn (Emmy’s Way Dog Training)
 
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Welcome to ”Dog Training Bytes” – the show where canine professionals share their key takeaways, big a-ha moments, and hardest lessons learned from working with dogs. 
On today’s episode, Mattison is speaking with Alex Dunn!
 
Alex Dunn, CPDT-KA, M.Ed, is the owner and head trainer of Emmy’s Way in Grand Rapids, MI. A former educator specializing in English as a Second Language, Alex discovered a passion for dog training after rescuing her dog, Emmy. She pursued extensive education, including coursework with Fenzi Dog Sports Academy and a training internship, before launching her own business.
Alex specializes in reactive dogs, scentwork, and confidence-building through tricks. With a compassionate, curiosity-driven approach, she helps pet parents strengthen their bond with their dogs through individualized, positive reinforcement training.
You can connect with Alex on Instagram and through her website.
 
Dog Training Bytes was created, produced, and edited by Mattison Simpson. You can connect with Mattison on Instagram at @DogTrainingBytes and @FreedbyTraining. For information on guests and resources for help with your dog or your dog training education, visit www.dogtrainingbytes.stream. Visual design by Mattison Simpson and music by Alexi Action.
Looking for more? Listen to my other show, unPACKed – a clinical dog training podcast co-hosted by Sailor Jerri the dog trainer.

Ep 31: Jessica Williams (You Did What With Your Weiner)

Episode 31: Jessica Williams (You Did What With Your Weiner)
 
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Welcome to ”Dog Training Bytes” – the show where canine professionals share their key takeaways, big a-ha moments, and hardest lessons learned from working with dogs. 
 
On today’s episode, Mattison is speaking with Jessica Williams!
 
Jessica Williams is the founder of You Did What With Your Weiner and Pet Talk Media, a Certified Family Dog Mediator, and an expert in Dachshund behavior. A Dachshund owner for over 20 years, she has spent more than 150,000 hours studying the breed and is the President of Washington State’s largest social Dachshund club. Jessica holds a Master’s in Communications in Digital Media, has completed various dog training certifications, and is a graduate of the Advanced Canine Behavior Mentorship. Through her award-winning blog, she provides education on Dachshund health, training, and adventure. When not working, she enjoys hiking, camping, and traveling with her wiener dogs.
You can connect with Jessica on Instagram, on her website, and you can read her blog here.
 
Dog Training Bytes was created, produced, and edited by Mattison Simpson. You can connect with Mattison on Instagram at @DogTrainingBytes and @FreedbyTraining. For information on guests and resources for help with your dog or your dog training education, visit www.dogtrainingbytes.stream. Visual design by Mattison Simpson and music by Alexi Action.
 
Looking for more? Listen to my other show, unPACKed – a clinical dog training podcast co-hosted by Sailor Jerri the dog trainer.
 

Ep 30: Gineva Bailey (Pup & Co Muskegon)

Episode 30: Gineva Bailey (Pup & Co Muskegon)
 
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Welcome to ”Dog Training Bytes” – the show where canine professionals share their key takeaways, big a-ha moments, and hardest lessons learned from working with dogs. 
On today’s episode, Mattison is speaking with Gineva Bailey!
From Gineva:
I am owner and trainer at Pup & Co Muskegon. A small mobile training company, where I work with pet dogs and their guardians to increase their quality of life together, by helping them gain knowledge and functional skills that they can use to make their everyday lives better with their dogs. 
 
My goal is to make training & support more inclusive and accessible within  my community, especially to the rescue dog population, who I interact with often.  I specialize in dogs with "big feelings" and rescue dogs, but enjoy working with all kinds of pups and people. 
 
My personal training journey includes learning from many different "styles" of training while working with horses, donkeys and dogs for over a decade. The training I offer focuses on the importance of a regulated nervous system & emotional state while building confidence, healthy coping strategies, resiliency with a set of solid functional skills.  I am so grateful for the opportunity to do this work and learn alongside so many amazing animals and their guardians. I am thrilled to be a part of any conversation about training, behavior and personal evolution, they certainly go hand in hand in my life.
You can connect with Gineva on Instagram and through her website.
Dog Training Bytes was created, produced, and edited by Mattison Simpson. You can connect with Mattison on Instagram at @DogTrainingBytes and @FreedbyTraining. For information on guests and resources for help with your dog or your dog training education, visit www.dogtrainingbytes.stream. Visual design by Mattison Simpson and music by Alexi Action.
 
Looking for more? Listen to my other show, unPACKed – a clinical dog training podcast co-hosted by Sailor Jerri the dog trainer.
 

Ep 29: Jacqueline Benita Paul (Patty Pawsitive)

Episode 29: Jacqueline Benita Paul (Patty Pawsitive)
 
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Welcome to ”Dog Training Bytes” – the show where canine professionals share their key takeaways, big a-ha moments, and hardest lessons learned from working with dogs. 
On today’s episode, Mattison is speaking with Jacqueline Benita Paul!
Jacqueline, trainer at Patty Pawsitive and the first IAABC-certified dog trainer in Malaysia, has quickly established herself as a trailblazer in her field. She is a certified canine first aid responder and has provided professional pet services to over 200 cats and dogs since 2022, earning a reputation for her compassionate and knowledgeable approach.
Specializing in local mix breeds and rescues, Jacqueline excels at helping millennial dog owners understand their complex canine companions. I had the honor of having Jacqueline in my one to one canine behavior mentorship last year, and it was clear from the start that she is dedicated to empowering pet owners with the skills and confidence they need to succeed.
You can connect with Jacqueline on Instagram and through her website.
Dog Training Bytes was created, produced, and edited by Mattison Simpson. You can connect with Mattison on Instagram at @DogTrainingBytes and @FreedbyTraining. For information on guests and resources for help with your dog or your dog training education, visit www.dogtrainingbytes.stream. Visual design by Mattison Simpson and music by Alexi Action.
 
Looking for more? Listen to my other show, unPACKed – a clinical dog training podcast co-hosted by Sailor Jerri the dog trainer.

Ep 28: Frozen Belton (Egghead Canine Education)

Episode 28: Frozen Belton (Egghead Canine Education)
 
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Welcome to ”Dog Training Bytes” – the show where canine professionals share their key takeaways, big a-ha moments, and hardest lessons learned from working with dogs. 
 
On today’s episode, Mattison is speaking with Frozen Belton!
Frozen Belton, founder of Egghead Canine Education, is a certified dog trainer (CDTK, CPDT-KA) with a lifelong passion for working with animals. While professionally training dogs since 2020, Frozen’s journey in canine education began much earlier. With a background in biology and psychology, they have raised service dogs with Canine Partners for Life and gained hands-on experience in various roles, including kennel technician, veterinary intern, and dog walker. This diverse experience laid the foundation for their comprehensive approach to dog training.
Based in West Philadelphia, Frozen now runs Egghead Canine Education, offering personalized training solutions designed to strengthen the bond between dogs and their humans. Committed to compassionate and science-based methods, Frozen focuses on helping both dogs and their families thrive. 
You can connect with Frozen on Instagram and through their website.
Dog Training Bytes was created, produced, and edited by Mattison Simpson. You can connect with Mattison on Instagram at @DogTrainingBytes and @FreedbyTraining. For information on guests and resources for help with your dog or your dog training education, visit www.dogtrainingbytes.stream. Visual design by Mattison Simpson and music by Alexi Action.
 
Looking for more? Listen to my other show, unPACKed – a clinical dog training podcast co-hosted by Sailor Jerri the dog trainer.

Ep 27: Dominika Knossalla-Pado (Dog Meets Baby)

Episode 27: Dominika Knossalla-Pado (Dog Meets Baby)
 
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Welcome to ”Dog Training Bytes” – the show where canine professionals share their key takeaways, big a-ha moments, and hardest lessons learned from working with dogs. 
On today’s episode, Mattison is speaking with Dominika Knossalla-Pado!
Dominika Knossalla-Pado is the founder of Dog Meets Baby and a certified dog trainer (CTC), having graduated with honors from The Academy for Dog Trainers in 2008. With over 15 years of experience working with dogs and their families, she has taught group classes, worked with celebrities, trained shelter dogs, and even substituted as a group dog walker. After becoming a mother, Dominika realized there was a significant gap in quality resources for parents navigating life with dogs and young children, which inspired her to create Dog Meets Baby.
Dog Meets Baby provides online courses to help expecting parents prepare their dogs for a baby’s arrival, as well as specialized classes for parents and caregivers of children aged 4 to 48 months. The company also offers private consultations and a wealth of free resources, including checklists, handouts, blogs, and a weekly newsletter. Their most popular free resource is the Dog Meets Baby Preparation Checklist, which has helped countless families smoothly introduce their dogs to a new baby.
Dominika’s expertise has earned her recognition across national media, podcasts, conferences, and written publications. She has been featured on Good Morning America and invited to speak at leading online conferences such as the Transforming Toddlerhood Conference and Your Puppy Blueprint Summit. Additionally, her insights have been shared on numerous podcasts, including HERself Podcast, Momwell, and The Dog Moms Podcast.
Through Dog Meets Baby, Dominika is committed to helping families foster safe, positive relationships between their dogs and young children, ensuring harmony and well-being for all.
You can connect with Dominika on Instagram, through her website, and multiple other platforms listed below:
Youtube Channel 
Facebook Page 
Pinterest 
Dog Training Bytes was created, produced, and edited by Mattison Simpson. You can connect with Mattison on Instagram at @DogTrainingBytes and @FreedbyTraining. For information on guests and resources for help with your dog or your dog training education, visit www.dogtrainingbytes.stream. Visual design by Mattison Simpson and music by Alexi Action.
 
Looking for more? Listen to my other show, unPACKed – a clinical dog training podcast co-hosted by Sailor Jerri the dog trainer.

Ep 26: Sharon Vincuilla (Holistic Dog Expert) Part 2

Episode 26: Sharon Vincuilla (Holistic Dog Expert) Part 2
 
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Welcome to ”Dog Training Bytes” – the show where canine professionals share their key takeaways, big a-ha moments, and hardest lessons learned from working with dogs. 
On today’s episode, you’ll hear the rest of Mattison’s conversation with Sharon Vincuilla! 
 
Sharon Vincuilla is the founder of Human Canine Collaborative, where she combines her expertise as a licensed Occupational Therapist, Co-Regulation Coach, and Dog Behavior Consultant to create transformative support for neurodivergent individuals and their canine companions. Sharon holds a Doctorate in Occupational Therapy, with advanced clinical training in community-based mental health, and is licensed to practice in California. During her OT residency, she developed specialized services aimed at helping adults with trauma histories and serious mental health challenges reintegrate into their communities through personalized and group therapy programs.
With over 16 years of experience as a certified dog trainer and behavior consultant, Sharon has dedicated her career to improving public safety and enhancing the human-canine bond, particularly for dogs with anxiety, reactivity, and aggression. Her work includes extensive experience in dog bite prevention and behavioral rehabilitation, bringing a compassionate, science-backed approach to each unique dog and handler.
You can connect with Sharon on Instagram and through her website.
Dog Training Bytes was created, produced, and edited by Mattison Simpson. You can connect with Mattison on Instagram at @DogTrainingBytes and @FreedbyTraining. For information on guests and resources for help with your dog or your dog training education, visit www.dogtrainingbytes.stream. Visual design by Mattison Simpson and music by Alexi Action.
 
Looking for more? Listen to my other show, unPACKed – a clinical dog training podcast co-hosted by Sailor Jerri the dog trainer.
 

Ep 25: Sharon Vincuilla (Holistic Dog Expert) Part 1

Episode 25: Sharon Vincuilla (Holistic Dog Expert) Part 1
 
This episode is brought to you by Downtown Pet Supplies premium treat line, Downtown Barkery!
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Welcome to ”Dog Training Bytes” – the show where canine professionals share their key takeaways, big a-ha moments, and hardest lessons learned from working with dogs. 
On today’s episode, on the Season 3 Premier, Mattison is speaking with Sharon Vincuilla! 
 
Sharon Vincuilla is the founder of Human Canine Collaborative, where she combines her expertise as a licensed Occupational Therapist, Co-Regulation Coach, and Dog Behavior Consultant to create transformative support for neurodivergent individuals and their canine companions. Sharon holds a Doctorate in Occupational Therapy, with advanced clinical training in community-based mental health, and is licensed to practice in California. During her OT residency, she developed specialized services aimed at helping adults with trauma histories and serious mental health challenges reintegrate into their communities through personalized and group therapy programs.
With over 16 years of experience as a certified dog trainer and behavior consultant, Sharon has dedicated her career to improving public safety and enhancing the human-canine bond, particularly for dogs with anxiety, reactivity, and aggression. Her work includes extensive experience in dog bite prevention and behavioral rehabilitation, bringing a compassionate, science-backed approach to each unique dog and handler.
Come back in 2 weeks to hear the rest of Sharon’s story and Emerson’s behavioral training journey.
You can connect with Sharon on Instagram and through her website.
Dog Training Bytes was created, produced, and edited by Mattison Simpson. You can connect with Mattison on Instagram at @DogTrainingBytes and @FreedbyTraining. For information on guests and resources for help with your dog or your dog training education, visit www.dogtrainingbytes.stream. Visual design by Mattison Simpson and music by Alexi Action.
 
Looking for more? Listen to my other show, unPACKed – a clinical dog training podcast co-hosted by Sailor Jerri the dog trainer.