From Marine Corps discipline to professional dog training, Steven Hueston’s journey shows how structure, patience, and purpose can transform both people and dogs.

In this powerful episode, Nate Schoemer sits down with Steven Hueston—Marine infantry veteran, professional dog trainer, and host of the Dogs of War Podcast—to explore how lessons from military life shaped his approach to balanced dog training, behavior modification, and helping veterans heal through canine companionship.

If you’ve ever wondered how the mindset of a Marine translates to calm, confident, reliable dogs, this episode breaks it all down.

• How military structure and timing translate directly into effective dog training

• The difference between sport protection dogs and true working dogs

• Why service dogs can both help and harm veterans—and the long-term emotional risks few discuss

• How to build confidence in fearful dogs without coddling or over-correcting

• The truth about “force-free” training and why many trainers use punishment without realizing it

• What balanced training really means and how Steven tailors it to each dog and owner

• Why patience and timing matter more than tools

• The biggest mistakes dog owners make (and how to fix them quickly)

• The story of Dobby, a Dogo Argentino who went from reactivity to off-leash freedom

• How working with dogs provides veterans with purpose, healing, and connection

Steven Hueston is a Marine infantry veteran turned professional dog trainer. He brings real-world structure, discipline, and emotional intelligence to every dog he trains. He is the founder of Oracle K9 Training in Avon, Colorado, and host of the Dogs of War Podcast, where he interviews top trainers, handlers, and veterans on life, healing, and training.

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Many dog trainers only focus on obedience… but what if the real solution to your dog’s behavior issues lies somewhere else entirely?

In this powerful and eye-opening conversation, Nate Schoemer sits down with Evan Doggett (@doggett.style) to explore how small, often-ignored factors can transform a dog’s behavior from the inside out. From understanding canine communication to rethinking tools like e-collars, this episode uncovers what truly makes dogs reliable, calm, and happy companions.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
• Why your dog’s daily habits can shape behavior long before formal training begins
• A simple “doggie multivitamin” recipe that owners swear by
• How to use e-collars the right way, as a tool for communication, not punishment
• The difference between socialization and desensitization (and why it matters)
• Practical ways to fix reactivity, aggression, and resource guarding
• How to make training fun, effective, and sustainable for both ends of the leash

Top Quotes from Evan Doggett:

“If your dog treat has more than five ingredients, throw it away.”
“Most behavior problems start with the body, fix the health, and you fix the brain.”
“At the beginning, think of the e-collar like a gentle leash pull, it’s about communication, not control.”

About Evan Doggett:
Founder of Doggett Style Dog Training, Evan blends humor, science, and real-world experience to help owners raise confident, balanced, and well-behaved dogs through clear communication and modern training strategies.

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Carlos Ramirez of CRK9 is one of the most respected and experienced dog trainers in the country, and in this episode, he breaks down exactly how he gets such reliable, real-world results.

From training elite military and police K9s to transforming household pets with serious behavioral issues, Carlos brings a deep, proven approach to canine development. In this interview, you’ll learn:

• How he went from farm life in Puerto Rico to training special forces dogs

• The truth about e-collars, prong collars, and the balanced training debate

• How to stop leash pulling, jumping, aggression, and disobedience

• The foundations required for off-leash reliability

• What separates personal protection dogs from basic obedience

• Why training the owner is just as important as training the dog

This is a must-listen for dog owners, aspiring trainers, and anyone curious about what it really takes to build a confident, well-behaved, and trustworthy dog.

Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms.

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