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Behavior Matters

by Adia Shanee

Behavior Matters with Adia Shanee isn’t just another dog podcast—it’s a raw, real conversation about behavior on both sides of the leash. Hosted by trauma-informed educator Adia Shanee. This show disrupts the black-and-white thinking that’s taken over the pet industry.We talk about what really shapes behavior: emotion, instinct, environment, and experience. No obedience tips. Just truth, reflection, and disruption. Because dogs aren’t broken—and your behavior matters too. Welcome to the Conversation.

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Episodes

  1. Keep Them Home —Adoption Is Just the Beginning

    Adoption is not the finish line. It’s not a rescue story wrapped up with a bow. It’s the start of something sacred if you stay long enough to witness it. This episode is for the newly adopted, the recently rescued, the ones who just opened their homes and hearts and are wondering why it feels...

  2. Let’s Begin Again: A Reflection, a Reckoning, and a Return to the Mic

    This isn’t just a reintroduction it’s a reckoning. In this short but soul-stirring episode, Adia Shanee returns to the mic to speak directly to the guardians, the feelers, the ones who’ve been told they’re too emotional or “doing it wrong.” This episode is not about tips it’s about truth. It’s…

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  3. The Soul Has Left the Body: When Obedience Becomes Suppression

    Episode 6 – The Soul Has Left the Body: When Obedience Becomes Suppression Hosted by Adia Shanee What if the dog everyone calls “good”… is actually just surviving? In this emotional, truth-filled episode, Adia Shanee unpacks the silent cost of obedience—and how the soul can quietly leave the body...

  4. The Modern-Day Dog (and What They Really Need From Us)

    You’re not just a dog owner—you’re a modern-day guardian. And that comes with a different kind of responsibility… and a different kind of weight. In this deeply honest episode, Adia explores what our dogs are really carrying—and how often, it’s not just theirs. It’s ours too. She dives into what...

  5. Not Ok—But Still Here

    When life is heavy, behavior still matters. A solo episode on burnout, guardianship, and finding stillness in nature when you have nothing left to give.” This episode wasn’t planned. It wasn’t polished. It was necessary. After a tough week filled with emotional fatigue, family stress, and the…

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  6. Confused Canine = Chaos

    🎧 Episode 3 – Confused Canine = Chaos When dogs are confused, chaos follows. In this episode, Adia Washington is joined by guardian and parent Cyndi Bruner to unpack the behavioral fallout of mixed signals, inconsistent routines, and outdated training methods. We dive into the science of learned...

  7. The Emotionally Intelligent Guardian

    If you love your dog deeply but still feel like you’re missing something, this episode is for you. We explore how your emotional presence—not perfection—is what your dog truly needs. Through real-life stories and grounded insight, we talk about showing up with clarity, calm, and connection.…

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  8. Let’s Begin Here

    In this very first episode of Behavior Matters, Adia Washington, Licensed Family Dog Mediator, Canine Behavior Consultant and founder of Woof Houze Academy and The Canines Consultant, invites you into the heart of her mission: to change the way we understand behavior—starting with connection, not...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Behavior Matters with Adia Shanee isn’t just another dog podcast—it’s a raw, real conversation about behavior on both sides of the leash. Hosted by trauma-informed educator Adia Shanee. This show disrupts the black-and-white thinking that’s taken over the pet industry.We talk about what really shapes behavior: emotion, instinct, environment, and experience. No obedience tips. Just truth, reflection, and disruption. Because dogs aren’t broken—and your behavior matters too. Welcome to the Conversation.

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Adia Shanee

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How many episodes does Behavior Matters have?

Behavior Matters currently has 8 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is Behavior Matters about?

Behavior Matters with Adia Shanee isn’t just another dog podcast—it’s a raw, real conversation about behavior on both sides of the leash. Hosted by trauma-informed educator Adia Shanee. This show disrupts the black-and-white thinking that’s taken over the pet industry.We talk about what really...

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Behavior Matters has 8 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Behavior Matters is created and hosted by Adia Shanee.
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