{"podcast":{"title":"Pawprint Academy: Your Blueprint to Raising Better Dogs","slug":"pawprint-academy-your-blueprint-to-raising-better-dogs-7479016","podcast_index_feed_id":7479016,"rss_url":"https://media.rss.com/pawprint-academy/feed.xml","website_url":"https://thepawprintacademy.com/","image_url":"https://media.rss.com/pawprint-academy/20250908_010909_ca31c3fc9e883e2ebeb20a96d7273f6c.png","author":"TOP Dog Training LLC","episode_count":36,"summary":"At Pawprint Academy, we believe great dogs start with great leadership. Hosted by the trainers behind TOP Dog Training , this podcast gives you the proven blueprint to build T rust, O bedience, and P erformance in your pack. From tackling everyday struggles like leash pulling and recall, to creating structure and harmony at home, we share real-world strategies, client stories, and expert insights to help you raise a better dog AND become the leader your pack needs.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-16T06:17:34.317137+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/pawprint-academy-your-blueprint-to-raising-better-dogs-7479016"},"episode":{"title":"Noise Sensitivities: Thunderstorms, Fireworks, and Beyond","slug":"noise-sensitivities-thunderstorms-fireworks-and-beyond","published_at":"2026-04-27T12:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/pawprint-academy-your-blueprint-to-raising-better-dogs-7479016/noise-sensitivities-thunderstorms-fireworks-and-beyond","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/pawprint-academy-your-blueprint-to-raising-better-dogs-7479016","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/pawprint-academy/2755958","audio_url":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/346241/2755958/pawprint-academy/2026_04_22_01_10_36_72cde0b2-489a-4dd5-8518-5fd3c3dc6ee6.mp3","summary":"Noise sensitivity is one of the most common and misunderstood behavior issues in dogs, especially around fireworks and thunderstorms. This episode explains why dogs are not being disobedient when they panic, they are responding to fear. You will learn how to recognize early signs like pacing, panting, trembling, and avoidance before the behavior escalates into full panic. Understanding that this is a fear-based response, not a training failure, is critical if you want to help your dog instead of making the problem worse. We break down why most owners accidentally reinforce noise sensitivity through their own behavior. Excessive comforting, anxious energy, and lack of structure can all confirm to the dog that something is wrong. This episode teaches you how to create stability through environmental control and clear routines. You will learn how to set up a proper safe space, manage your dog during high-stress events, and maintain calm, consistent leadership when your dog needs it most. Finally, we give you a practical, step-by-step approach to building confidence through controlled exposure and structured training. You will learn how to safely introduce sound at low levels, pair it with obedience and engagement, and gradually increase intensity without overwhelming your dog. This is how you build resilience instead of avoidance. If your dog struggles with fireworks, thunder, or sudden loud noises, this episode gives you a clear path to help them stay calm, recover faster, and trust you in high-pressure situations.","meta_description":"Noise sensitivity is one of the most common and misunderstood behavior issues in dogs, especially around fireworks and thunderstorms. This episode explain…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3136,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/pawprint-academy-your-blueprint-to-raising-better-dogs-7479016/episodes/noise-sensitivities-thunderstorms-fireworks-and-beyond/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/pawprint-academy-your-blueprint-to-raising-better-dogs-7479016/noise-sensitivities-thunderstorms-fireworks-and-beyond.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}