Podcast Episodes

Mini Episode 4: Consistency and Follow-through

Consistency and follow-through are essential for training your dog. 

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The Dog Beneath the Behavior

What if you…

7 years, 2 months ago

Dogs' Motivation

Dogs have different motivations for their actions. In this episode, Nikki discusses why dogs act the way they do, and why they are motivated to act a…

7 years, 2 months ago

Level 1 Pre-Class Information

This podcast is for students of our Level 1 classes, however, there's some good information for all pet owners. 

7 years, 2 months ago

Mini Episode: Kids and Dogs

In this episode, Nikki discusses how to help kids and dogs interact safely. 

Mentioned in this episode:

The Dog Beneath the Behavior

Wha…

7 years, 2 months ago

Dogs in Public

In this episode, Nikki discusses taking your dog into public, and what to do if you meet confrontational humans or dogs. 

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7 years, 2 months ago

Teaching Your Dog Come and Stay

Two of the most used commands for dog owners are "come" and "stay." In this episode, Nikki discusses how to effectively teach these commands for real…

7 years, 2 months ago

Teaching your Dog to Walk Nicely

Does your dog pull incessantly while walking? Do you have to use aversive tools to get them to stop pulling? In this episode, Nikki Ivey discusses ho…

7 years, 3 months ago

Mini Episode: Helping Your Dog During Fireworks Season

Is your dog afraid of fireworks? In this mini episode, Nikki details how you can keep your dog safe and help them feel more secure during fireworks d…

7 years, 3 months ago

Mini Episode 2: Shy Dogs

Many dogs lack confidence, which may cause a dog to shut down or react negatively. In this mini episode, Nikki discusses the best ways to help your s…

7 years, 3 months ago

Teaching and Giving Commands

Why do we feel the need to give commands to our dog in a harsh, firm tone? Because for decades professionals have been drilling this into our head. I…

7 years, 3 months ago