In this heartwarming and insightful episode of ProblemSolvHer, Chloe and Dagmar sit down with Jeff Nelson, founder of Palm Beach Dog Academy. With 30+ years of experience, Jeff shares his journey from Long Island to Florida, his passion for training dogs, and the secrets to building trust, communication, and structure for a happier life with your pup.

🎧 You’ll Hear

• Jeff’s journey from Long Island to launching Palm Beach Dog Academy in Florida
• Why 80% of training is teaching humans, not just their dogs
• How simple obedience commands make shelter dogs more adoptable
• The role of trust, structure, and consistency in reducing anxiety
• Jeff’s most challenging case with an aggressive dog—and how he turned it around
• Which dog breeds are easiest for families and first-time owners
• Why mental stimulation is just as important as physical exercise

📍 Learn more about Jeff at palmbeachdogacademy.com

📱 Instagram: @palmbeachdogacademy

✨ Takeaways

• Dog training is 80% about teaching humans, 20% about teaching dogs.
• Structure and consistency create happier, calmer, and more confident pets.
• Basic obedience—sit, stay, walk nicely on a leash—makes shelter dogs far more adoptable.
• Dogs read your energy, not your words—clear communication matters.
• Separation anxiety can be solved with small, consistent training steps.
• A well-trained dog is the safest, happiest, and most confident dog you’ll ever meet.
• Any breed can thrive with the right training and responsible ownership.
• Mental stimulation is just as important as exercise for keeping dogs balanced.

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