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Strategic Training for Happier Dogs with Zoë Holloway
Episode 27
Monday, 2 June, 2025

Many of us train our dogs to keep them safe in various environments, but what if we could train them to have more personal enjoyment?Today we’re chatting with professional lifestyle dog trainer, Zoë Holloway. Based south of Atlanta, Zoë (@thedreadedtrainer) is a bilingual canine alchemist who helps pet parents transform their relationships with their dogs through strategic training.Unlike most content in mainstream media, Zoë emphasizes the balance between training, freedom, trust, and the need for our dogs to have fun in their daily lives. We discuss:The importance of being strategic when it comes to dog enrichment [5:53]Your dog’s ability to understand situational context **[7:49]Balancing freedom with rules in dog training [16:56]The importance of encouraging a positive emotional bond with pet [23:36]How mainstream media has impacted pet owners’ expectations [27:15]Zoë’s tips for figuring out what your dog loves to do [32:16] Tune in for a refreshing perspective on how training our dogs can bring them more freedom and enjoyment. Then join the Juniper Community to meet more pet parents like you!📍 Here at Juniper, we make content for your favorite pet brands. We're 100% women owned and operated, and you can hire us to create your articles, blogs, videos, email marketing campaigns, lead generation guides, and more. Visit us at www.juniperpet.co to learn more.