How Brandon Learned to Be a Certified Dog Trainer

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Brandon's go-to is control, train, treat. He developed it from working with animals from the time he was but a wee pup. There are approximately one bazillion schools offering dog training certificates. Some trainers of trainers are less experienced and in it for the money.

Your best friend is a hairy beast and that's something to celebrate. This episode is a little different in tone and let's just say GOOD LUCK NOT CRYING, SUCKERS. Alie sits down with "Lucky Dog" host Brandon McMillan, who cares more about saving shelter mutts than he does about the 3 Daytime Emmys he's won for doing it. Learn about his Hollywood drama-worthy backstory that led to being one of the world's most celebrated dog trainers, plus how to calm anxious pups, breeders vs. shelter rescues, and how and why dogs help our brains and save our lives. Dogs 4 president 2020.

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