All Episodes
DogSpeak: Redefining Dog Training — 274 episodes
The Hidden Cost of “Including” Your Dog
Teaching Neutrality in a Stimulating World
What You See Isn’t the Whole Story—It’s Just the Surface
It’s Not the Event—It’s the Feeling: Associations Are Built on Emotion
Learning Starts in the Nervous System—Not the Quadrants
The Five Domains of Animal Welfare, Part 2
The Five Domains of Animal Welfare, Part 1
Messages from Our Dogs: An Interview with Animal Communicator Sandra Larson
Say What You Mean: Helping Your Dog Understand Expectations
The Healing Highway: Understanding Your Dog’s Vagus Nerve
How Focused Touch Can Help Regulate Your Dog's Nervous System
What Predatory Motor Action Patterns Reveal About Canine Behavior
Dog Food Decoded: Part 2 — From Bowl to Body
Dog Food Decoded, Part 1
Decreasing Behavior Concerns through Enrichment
Stuck on High Alert: Stress in the Dog Brain and the Human Brain
When Good Dogs Go Rogue: Navigating Canine Adolescence
Meeting Your Dog Where They Are: The Path of Least Resistance
Cosmic Companions: Discovering My Dog Through Astrology
Pawsport to Chaos
Nature & Nurture: The Two Sides of Your Dog’s Story
Longevity for Dogs: Building Strength, Mobility, and Confidence
Why Obedience Training Isn’t the Key to Your Dog’s Well-Being
Stop Believing These Dog Training Myths Today
Why Modern Life Is So Stressful for Our Canine Companions
Paws and Paranormal: Spooky Tails
Your Most Asked Dog Questions: From Behavior to Bonding
Listen with Your Eyes: Understanding Your Dog’s Body Language
Proactive vs. Reactive: Setting Your Dog Up for Success
No More Door Dashes or Counter Crimes!
The Power of Play – Why Socializing with Other Dogs Matters
From Frustration to Flow: Troubleshooting Training Without Losing Trust
Calming the Storm: Regulating the Nervous System in Humans and Dogs with The Infinite Unfolding
Resource Guarding: Protecting, Not Possessing
Calm Amid the Chaos: Helping Your Dog Thrive at Outdoor Events
Mixed Signals: How We Accidentally Confuse Our Dogs
Reliable Recall: Teaching Your Dog to Come Every Time
Raising Resilient Dogs: Confidence Over Control
The Path to Recovery: Helping Your Dog Heal from Suppressed Behavior
Suppression ≠ Success: Rethinking What 'Better Behavior' Means
From Chaos to Calm: Life Hacks for Dog People
Toothless & Tail-Waggers: What Dragons Teach Us About Dogs
Teenage Mutts: Hormones, Havoc & Growing Pains
The Enrichment Equation: More Than Just Toys
From Pup to Punk: Growing Pains in Dogs
Paws and Play: Strengthening Your Bond Through Fun
Building Better Bonds: Nikki Talks Dog Training & the Path of Least Resistance – KIENO Conference Replay
Ground Rules: Dig Zones for Dirt-Loving Dogs
Special Guest: Ness Jones discusses Separation Anxiety
Is Clicker Training the Way to Train Your Dog?
Understanding Your Dog's L.E.G.S.
Finding Your Path of Least Resistance in Building Your Relationship with Your Dog
Your Dog's Brain as an Interstate
How Accurate are Zodiac Signs for your Dog?
Individuality within a Dog Pack
Using Herbs for Anxiety
The Herbal Dog with Author Rita Hogan, C.H.
Focus on Exposure not Socialization with Your New Dog!
Encouraging Good Behavior with Gray.
Labeling a Dog "Good" is Subjective
Not all Dog Bites are Equal
Holistic Care for Stress Diarrhea
Navigating Puppy Stages and Sanity.
Puppy Attitude Doesn't Always Predict the Future
Biting and Chewing Doesn't Go Away
Puppy Series: Housebreaking
Preparing for the Holidays
Dogs and Toddlers with Bethany and Gray, Part 2
How to Motivate Your Dog without Food
Preparing Your Dog for Children with Special Guest, Bethany Cunningham, CPDT-KA with Family Paws
Completing the Stress Cycle with the DogSpeak Geek Team
Life Hacks in Dog Training
Using Ethology and the L.E.G.S. Model When Working with Dogs. Part 2
Using Ethology and the L.E.G.S. Model When Working with Dogs. Part 1
Dog Daycare and Dog Parks. Are they Appropriate for your Dog? With Dr. Chris Pachel, DVM, DACVB, CABC
Senior Dogs and the Importance of their L.E.G.S. with Helen St. Pierre of non-profit, Old Dogs Go To Helen!
Diving into Behavior and Relationship with Kim Brophey.
Creating Your Dog's Spa Room
the DIAL Method with Justine Shuurmans
The Effect of Nail Trims on Health
TCM and Behavior Modification with Dr. Neely North, DVM, CVA, CVFT, CVMMA
Frustration in Dogs, part 2 (without Daniel)
Frustration in Dogs
Beeping and Vibrating Collars and Barking During Play
Christmas Addition...now what?
Is Crating Cruel and Can You Reinforce Fear?
Listener Questions
Doing Nothing is Something!
Dog Myth Busters with a Focus on Pups
Fall Festivals and Ask Anything!
Dog's Love Language and Recall Training
Cooperative Care and Fear Free Vet Care with Alicia and Dr. Sam
How Do I Know If My Dog is Trained? Part 2
How Do I Know If My Dog is Trained?
How to Identify Your Dog's Motivators and Teach Alternate Behavior.
When Your Dog's Trigger Lives in the Home
Harmonious Home with Cats and Dogs with Pam Johnson-Bennett, CCBC
TikTok Talk
"Muster Dogs" Netflix Series Review
Why These Dog Trainers are Raising their Dogs Instead of Training them!
Puppy Problems and Listener Questions
Naughty Dog Behavior, Part 2
Effects of spay and neuter on dogs' development with Daniel Shaw.
Naughty Dog Behavior, part 1
We're Back!
Listener Questions-May
Understanding Trauma, Part Five
Understanding Trauma, Part Four
Understanding Trauma, Part Three
Understanding Trauma, Part Two
Understanding Trauma, Part One
Pattern Games
The Cohabitation of Cats and Dogs
Managing a Career, New Baby, Marriage, and Dogs with Julie Roberts
Holistic Veterinarian, Dr. Neely North is in the HOUSE!
Listener Questions and Other Rants
Behavior Consults and Training Opportunities-Mini Episode
Loyalty? What's the real motivation?
Comparing Dog Ownership in Other Countries
How to Successfully Transition a New Dog into Your Home
Canine Characteristics and What We Can Learn for 2023
Canine Herbalism with Rita Hogan
Discussing Behavioral Euthanasia
Understanding the Dynamics of Play
Favorite Products of 2022
Listener Questions: November
Adopting an Adult Dog
Is the Reward Really Rewarding to Your Dog?
Personalities and Puppies
Family Counseling: Part 2
Family Counseling, Part 1
Talking Adolescence with Dr. Kathy Murphy
Mythbusters: Nutrition Edition
Canine Compulsive Disorder
Dogs, Dolphins and Walruses, OH MY!
"Tired Dog" Does Not Mean "Good Dog"
Smells Like Teen Spirit: Dealing with Dog Adolescence
The Evolution of our Dog Trainer, Nikki Ivey
The Importance of Advocating For Your Dog
Listener Questions
This Episode Went to Shit with Steve and Heather!
Stubborn Vs. Strong-Willed: Why Words Matter
Walking the Dog: Common Issues Dog Humans Face with Leash Manners
How to Deal with Dogs Fighting Within the Home
Common Mistakes when Teaching Recall
Exploring the Correlation Between Teaching Dogs and Kids
Understanding Genetics and Prey Drive
Managing a Multiple Dog Household
Reactivity, Energy and How Britt Almost Got in a Fight with a Pet Parent
The Reformed Dog Parent (*Explicit Content)
Using the CRUST Method for Developing a Relationship with Your Dog
DNA and Your Dog
Getting to Know Nikki
Providing Meaningful Rest for Your Dog
Puppy Talk with Amanda
Keep Calm and Carry the Leash
Mythbusters: Dog Training Part 2
Mythbusters: Dog Training Edition
Stop Caring What Others Think...And Other Ramblings
It's Okay for Your Dog to Say "No"
Differences in Working Dogs
Your Dog is NOT Broken
Santa brought you a Christmas Puppy!
Human Foods to Avoid and other Holiday Advice
Lack of Reactivity doesn't Mean Comfort
Does Your Dog Have Car Anxiety?
Talking Dogs, Social Currency and Leadership with Kim Brophey
Successful Outings with Your Dog
Traveling with your Dog
Are Dog Parks Appropriate?
Breaking Down Your Training Session
Leash Manners for Humans
Real Life Rover Pre-Class Information
Adding Scent Work to Your Dog's Day
Are Your Expectations Healthy?
When Can I Stop Rewarding My Dog?
Does Your Dog See You as a Bully?
Harmony in Multiple Dog Households
Why Enrichment is More Important than Obedience
Helping your Dog through July 4th Weekend
Understanding Aggressive Behavior, Part 2
Understanding Aggressive Behavior, Part 1
You Asked, We Answered!
Relationship. Trust. Research.
You Can't Turn a Beef Patty into a Chicken Breast.
Why a Muzzle Should be as Common as a Leash
Cook your Casserole
Favorite Dog Items
Does My Dog Need Training?
Barrier Frustration-More Common Than You Think!
Do Dogs Love Unconditionally?
Nikki-isms
Introduction to a Raw Canine Diet, Part 2
Introduction to a Raw Canine Diet, Part 1
Is Your Dog Food Motivated?
Introduction to Nutrition
Creating Meaningful Time with Your Dog
Leash Reactivity
Understanding Fears, Phobias and Anxiety in Dogs
Confidence Building Exercises
Food Intolerance-Interview with Dr. Jean Dodds
Importance of Owner Confidence
The Consequences of Building Your Dog’s Confidence
Christmas Puppy-Start Training NOW!
Top Behavior Issues of 2020
Top Manner Issues of 2020
Off Leash Relationship (with Guest, Britteny)
Importance of Teaching Your Dog How to Make Choices
Importance of Teaching Self-Control
Dogs and Thanksgiving
Guest Episode: Britteny discusses having a puppy
Dog Training Myths
Resource Guarding
Different Walks for Different Goals
Top 5 Mistakes by Puppy Owners
Canine Halloween
Choosing a Dog Daycare
Working and Miscellaneous Breeds
Sporting and Non-Sporting Breed Groups
Toys and Terriers
Herding and Hound Group
Essential Questions to Ask Yourself Before Getting a Dog
Dealing with Separation Anxiety, Part 2
Dealing with Separation Anxiety, Part 1
Luring, Bribing, Rewarding
Importance of Canine Enrichment.
Does Your Dog Have the Right to Say NO?
Is Your Dog Listening to or Reading You?
Squirrel! AKA--How to Handle Distractions
My Name is "NO"
Does Your Dog Trust You?
You're Not a Dog Trainer. So?
Top 5 Behaviors Dog Owners Should Teach
Being Proactive vs. Being Reactive
True Leadership Qualities
Preventing Separation Anxiety
Don't Put Your Dog in a Box!
Dealing with Fear
Capturing Behavior
What is Reinforcement
A Family Affair
Training from your Couch
Teaching Your Dog to Greet Properly
When They're No Longer Cute
Public Manners (for humans)
Importance of Off-Leash Manners
What the Bark?
Counter-Surfing, USA
Teaching the "Leave It" Command
The Science of Dog Training
Do You Have a Jumping Bean
A Perfect Dog
Using CBD Oil for Your Dog
Verbal and Visual Cues
Positive Thinking in Dog Training
Episode 15: Thunderstorm Phobia
Episode 14: Furniture Manners
Mini Episode: Dealing with Picky Dogs
Episode 13: Greeting Guests
Mini Episode 4: Consistency and Follow-through
Dogs' Motivation
Mini Episode: Kids and Dogs
Dogs in Public
Teaching Your Dog Come and Stay
Teaching your Dog to Walk Nicely
Mini Episode: Helping Your Dog During Fireworks Season
Mini Episode 2: Shy Dogs
Teaching and Giving Commands
K9 vs. Canine Training: What's the difference?
Multiple Dog Household
Importance of Dog Communication
Head Start: Dealing with Puppy Behavior
How Dogs Learn
This Is Who We Are