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I Said I’d Never Do This: Why I Opened the Doodle Pro® Honor Society

30 Jan 2026 · 13 min · S5 E85

For years, I swore I would never do this.

The Doodle Pro® Honor Society was intentionally closed. You could only join if you were an alumni of one of my courses like Zoomies to Zen™ or Relaxation Protocol for Distractable Doodles™. I loved that model. It felt protected. Intentional. Deeply personal.

And then something happened.

While speaking at Podfest in Orlando, I found myself waving down Dr. Adam Christman, Chief Veterinary Officer of DVM360, bestselling author, and one of the most trusted veterinary voices online. What started as a funny, human moment over Doodles and Dachshunds turned into a yes that changed everything.

He agreed to come teach my community.

And suddenly, I couldn’t ignore the truth anymore.

I’ve been gatekeeping access to world-class experts from people who love their Doodles just as much as my alumni do. Podcast listeners. Email subscribers. Longtime followers. Thoughtful, science-minded Doodle parents who want to do right by their dogs.

So in this episode, I’m sharing the full story behind a decision I never thought I’d make.

In this episode, I cover:

• Why I originally kept the Honor Society alumni-only • The Podfest moment that shifted everything for me • How hosting experts like Jean Donaldson and Dr. Adam Christman changed my perspective • What actually happens inside the Doodle Pro® Honor Society month by month • Why this is not a quick-fix training program • Who this membership is truly for (and who it’s not) • How ongoing expert access and community support changes the Doodle parenting experience • Why I’m opening enrollment to everyone for the first time ever

What the Doodle Pro® Honor Society includes:

• Monthly live Q&A sessions with me for Doodle-specific training, grooming, behavior, and health questions • Live expert guest sessions with top trainers, veterinarians, authors, and behavior professionals • A growing, searchable library of 20+ hours of Doodle-specific resources • A private community of Doodle parents who genuinely understand the chaos and the sweetness • A year-long, seasonal curriculum that layers calm, enrichment, confidence, and real-life skills

This is ongoing support. Not pressure. Not perfection. A place to keep learning, asking questions, and feeling supported as your Doodle grows and changes.

Important notes:

This membership is not designed for aggression cases or severe separation anxiety that require one-on-one clinical intervention. It is also not a fit for force-based training methods.

It is for Doodle parents who value science-based, positive reinforcement approaches and want real guidance that actually matches how Doodles are wired.

Enrollment details:

The Doodle Pro® Honor Society is open right now through February 12. After that, enrollment closes and will not reopen for several months.

👉 Learn more and join here: https://thedoodlepro.com/honorsociety

If you’re unsure whether this is the right fit, DM me on Instagram @thedoodlepro. I’m happy to help you decide.

I love hard on my community. I show up. And if you love your Doodle and want ongoing support from people who truly get it, I don’t want to keep you out anymore.

Corinne Gearhart is the founder of The Doodle Pro®, a science-based training platform helping Doodle parents raise calmer, well-mannered dogs using positive reinforcement. She is the host of The Doodle Pro® Podcast and author of the bestselling Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint™.

📘 Get the Doodle Schedule Blueprint: https://thedoodlepro.com/book

🎧 More episodes: https://thedoodlepro.com/podcast

Links in the notes 4

• https://thedoodlepro.com/honorsociety
• https://instagram.com/thedoodlepro
• https://thedoodlepro.com/book
• https://thedoodlepro.com/podcast

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