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Learning Starts in the Nervous System—Not the Quadrants
Learning Starts in the Nervous System—Not the Quadrants

We’ve been taught that dog training comes down to four quadrants—reinforce what you like, punish what you don’t. Clean. Simple. Effective… right?

Not …

5 months, 3 weeks ago

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The Five Domains of Animal Welfare, Part 2
The Five Domains of Animal Welfare, Part 2

In this part 2, we dive into the Five Domains of animal welfare, exploring how environment, behavior, and mental state shape your dog’s well-being. L…

6 months ago

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The Five Domains of Animal Welfare, Part 1
The Five Domains of Animal Welfare, Part 1

In this episode of DogSpeak, we explore two essential components of the Five Domains Model of Animal Welfare: Nutrition and Physical Health. While tr…

6 months, 1 week ago

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Messages from Our Dogs: An Interview with Animal Communicator Sandra Larson
Messages from Our Dogs: An Interview with Animal Communicator Sandra Larson

In this episode, Animal Communicator, Sandra Larson joins Nikki in a deep dive of speaking with dogs, living or transitioned.

Sandra's ability to comm…

6 months, 2 weeks ago

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Say What You Mean: Helping Your Dog Understand Expectations
Say What You Mean: Helping Your Dog Understand Expectations

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The words we choose matter more than we think.

In this episode, we explore how unclear, emotional, or inconsistent language can cr…

6 months, 3 weeks ago

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The Healing Highway: Understanding Your Dog’s Vagus Nerve
The Healing Highway: Understanding Your Dog’s Vagus Nerve

In this episode, Nikki explores the vital role of the vagus nerve in your dog’s nervous system and how it directly influences behavior, stress, and e…

7 months ago

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How Focused Touch Can Help Regulate Your Dog's Nervous System
How Focused Touch Can Help Regulate Your Dog's Nervous System

In this episode, I’m exploring the power of focused, intentional touch as a tool for nervous system regulation in dogs. We’ll break down three suppor…

7 months, 1 week ago

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What Predatory Motor Action Patterns Reveal About Canine Behavior
What Predatory Motor Action Patterns Reveal About Canine Behavior

Imagine a wolf on the tundra. Every muscle, every nerve is geared toward capturing food. Today’s pet dogs still carry that legacy. But in our world o…

7 months, 2 weeks ago

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Dog Food Decoded: Part 2 — From Bowl to Body
Dog Food Decoded: Part 2 — From Bowl to Body

In this episode, we go beyond dog food labels to explore what happens after your dog eats. We break down how nutrients are digested, absorbed, and us…

7 months, 3 weeks ago

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Dog Food Decoded, Part 1
Dog Food Decoded, Part 1

Dog food is one of the most overwhelming topics for dog owners—and it’s not because you’re doing something wrong. Labels are confusing, marketing is …

8 months ago

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