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From Zen Monastery to Vermont Dog Camp: John Godfrey on Discipline, Compassion, and Building a Life with Animals
Wild Awake is where training and business meet personal and spiritual growth—guided by the wisdom of our canine and equine companions....

Valerie Naegele
Sep 194 min read


What It Really Means to Love Your Dog
When I sat down with my friend Amanda Fair on Wild Awake , the conversation flowed easily—part storytelling, part reflection, and a lot...

Valerie Naegele
Sep 125 min read


Connecting With Animals Is About Learning to Listen to Them
A conversation with Morgan Tobin of Approach Point LLC Welcome back to Wild Awake , where training and business meet personal and...

Valerie Naegele
Sep 55 min read


Animals Give Us the Exact Lesson We Need- It's Humbling!
One of the most important mindset shifts people can make is recognizing that animals don’t do anything out of spite. They’re not trying to be difficult or stubborn. They’re not “testing” you.
Your dog isn’t reactive to make your life hard.

Valerie Naegele
Aug 306 min read


Premier Guest Speaker Lisa Bruno: Choose Connection During Life’s Pauses, and Growth Becomes the Gift
today is a special episode because I’m joined by my very first guest: my lifelong friend and fellow animal lover, Lisa Bruno.
Lisa and I have known each other since we were kids, but we reconnected as adults through her dog, Maui.

Valerie Naegele
Aug 226 min read


Discomfort is the Best Teacher
Discomfort as a Teacher: How Our Animals Help Us Grow Most of us are wired to avoid discomfort. It’s human nature — our biology leans...
juanpadasay
Aug 157 min read


Creating A Thriving Animal Business
Starting an animal-based business — whether with dogs, horses, or another path — is one of the most rewarding journeys you can take....
juanpadasay
Aug 86 min read


Wild Awake Ep 4: Training as Meditation
Hello and welcome to Wild Awake , a podcast where we discuss how training and business meet personal and spiritual awakening, led by the...

Valerie Naegele
Jul 259 min read


Wild Awake Ep 3: The Stages of Competence in Training
Hello and welcome to Wild Awake, a podcast where we discuss how training and business meet personal and spiritual awakening led by the...

Valerie Naegele
Jul 1817 min read


Wild Awake Ep 2: Training from Wholeness, Not Ego
Hello and welcome to Wild Awake, a podcast where we discuss how training and business meet personal and spiritual awakening led by the...

Valerie Naegele
Jul 1114 min read


Introduction to Wild Awake – Who Is This For? What’s It About?
Hello and welcome to this first episode of Wild Awake , a podcast where we explore how training and business meet personal and spiritual...

Valerie Naegele
Jul 45 min read


What to Expect at Puppy Class (Hint: It’s Not About Perfect Obedience)
Puppy Class with Venture Doggie! If you’ve just signed up for a puppy class, congratulations! You’re taking a huge step in setting your...

Valerie Naegele
May 202 min read


Let Your Progress Be Measured by Connection and Learn to Celebrate the Mess!
If you’ve ever found yourself wondering “Why is this taking so long?” or “Shouldn’t we be further along by now?” — you’re not alone....

Valerie Naegele
Apr 73 min read


Why Is My Dog So Reactive to Other Dogs? Understanding the Root Cause and What to Do About It
You’re walking your dog down the street, feeling hopeful about a peaceful walk — but then it happens again.Another dog appears in the...

Valerie Naegele
Mar 86 min read


The Importance of Muzzle Training: Why Every Dog Should Be Prepared
Imagine you take your dog to the vet and they are struggling to be handled. The vet tech comes in and lets you know that they would like...

Valerie Naegele
Jan 116 min read


"How Long Is My Dog 'In Training'?
Training your dog is an exciting step toward building the calm, enjoyable life you’ve been dreaming about. But if you’ve ever wondered,...

Valerie Naegele
Dec 10, 20244 min read


Does having people over stress you out because your dog jumps, can't settle, or overreacts?
I had some really great questions from clients about how to get more polite, less reactive greetings from their dogs when they have...

Valerie Naegele
Oct 4, 20244 min read


My dog is nervous when people come over, what do I do?
I get this question a lot, and it's a great place to start! I see a lot of nervous dogs that people don't actually label as "nervous"....

Valerie Naegele
Jul 9, 20244 min read


The Most Important Part of Raising a Puppy Is...
Drum roll please... Schedule & Structure!!! Not as sexy as you thought it would be? Well it is to me... lol These are two things that the...

Valerie Naegele
Jun 19, 20244 min read


Will my rescue dog ever improve?
This is a question I actually hear a lot And you can probably sense the hopelessness it's coming from just in the question itself. Rescue...

Valerie Naegele
Jun 4, 20243 min read
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