Kaizen By Doggie Dojo
Welcome to the Doggie Dojo Podcast! In this inspiring first episode, host Trevor Smith introduces a powerful philosophy to transform your relationship with your dog: Kaizen — the Japanese art of continuous, intentional improvement.
You'll explore the three pillars that shape your journey as a trainer and partner:
- 🧠 Mind – clarity, communication, and curiosity
- 🏋️♂️ Body – fitness, physical cues, and movement
- 💓 Heart – emotional connection, trust, and presence
Episodes
6 episodes
Stop Comparing, Start Connecting: Reclaim Joy in Dog Training | Kaizen Ep. 6
Join Trevor Smith on this episode of Kaizen by Doggie Dojo as he discusses how comparisons can hinder the joy in our dog training journeys. Whether you're a novice or a seasoned professional, comparing your dog to others can lead to fear and fr...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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12:49
Train When You Don’t Feel Like It: Motivation for You & Your Dog | Ep. 5
In Episode 5 of the Kaizen Doggie Dojo Podcast, Trevor Smith tackles one of the biggest challenges in dog training: staying motivated—for both you and your pup.Whether you’re stuck on the couch, overwhelmed by life, or your...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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9:00
Lead with Heart: How Trust and Joy Transform Dog Training | Ep. 4
In Episode 4 of the Kaizen Doggie Dojo Podcast, Trevor Smith dives into the final and most powerful pillar of dog training — The Heart ❤️.Technical skills and consistency matter, but true transformation happens when you bui...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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12:26
Move with Purpose: Mastering Body Communication in Dog Training
In Episode 3 of the Kaizen Doggie Dojo Podcast, host Trevor Smith explores the second pillar of dog training: The Body. Great training isn’t just mental—it’s physical. Your dog reads your every move: shoulders, pace, posture. ...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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10:26
Train the Mind: Awareness, Timing & Mindset | Doggie Dojo Podcast Ep. 2
In this episode of the Doggie Dojo Podcast, host Trevor Smith guides you through the first of three foundational pillars in the Kaizen philosophy: The Mind 🧠.True transformation in dog training doesn’t begin with the dog—it...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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11:48
Kaizen for Your Dog: Elevate Your Mind, Body & Heart - Episode 1
Welcome to the first episode of the Doggie Dojo Podcast with your host Trevor Smith! In this powerful launch episode, we dive into the Japanese philosophy of Kaizen—the practice of continuous, mindful improvement—and how it applie...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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