DogSpeak: Redefining Dog Training

In this episode, Nikki takes on two listener's questions that lead her into a small rabbit hole. Without Britteny to pull her back she's somewhere underground doing who knows what. While we go and look for her, enjoy this episode about resource guarding and leash manners for a deaf dog. Oh, and our DogSpeak™ Geek Membership launches today! http://www.dogspeak101.comhttp://www.instagram.com/dogspeak101http://www.patreon.com/dogspeakhttp://www.instagram.com/_pennygrace_Support the showMentioned in this episode:Decoding Your Dog: A Live Behavior Support SessionJoin me for a live virtual Q&A designed to help you make sense of your dog’s behavior and get clear, actionable guidance you can apply immediately. Whether you’re navigating reactivity, fear, stress-related behaviors, or everyday challenges, this session gives you the opportunity to ask direct questions and receive expert support in real time. You’ll walk away with a better understanding of what drives your dog’s behavior and practical steps you can start using the same day. Open to all dog guardians—bring your questions. January 8th, 2026 https://dogspeakgeek.thinkific.com/products/live_events/dog-behavior-live-event

In this episode, Gray joins Nikki to talk about how she approaches behavior cases as well as talk about the new training opportunities in 2023. http://www.dogspeak101.comhttp://www.instagram.com/dogspeak101http://www.patreon.com/dogspeakSupport the showMentioned in this episode:Decoding Your Dog: A Live Behavior Support SessionJoin me for a live virtual Q&A designed to help you make sense of your dog’s behavior and get clear, actionable guidance you can apply immediately. Whether you’re navigating reactivity, fear, stress-related behaviors, or everyday challenges, this session gives you the opportunity to ask direct questions and receive expert support in real time. You’ll walk away with a better understanding of what drives your dog’s behavior and practical steps you can start using the same day. Open to all dog guardians—bring your questions. January 8th, 2026 https://dogspeakgeek.thinkific.com/products/live_events/dog-behavior-live-event

In this episode, Nikki and Britteny talk about loyalty. Are dogs loyal for the wrong reason? Do we need to redefine what that looks like? This is a deep conversation about when it's good to be loyal and when we need to question the motivation behind loyalty? www.dogspeak101.com Support the showMentioned in this episode:Decoding Your Dog: A Live Behavior Support SessionJoin me for a live virtual Q&A designed to help you make sense of your dog’s behavior and get clear, actionable guidance you can apply immediately. Whether you’re navigating reactivity, fear, stress-related behaviors, or everyday challenges, this session gives you the opportunity to ask direct questions and receive expert support in real time. You’ll walk away with a better understanding of what drives your dog’s behavior and practical steps you can start using the same day. Open to all dog guardians—bring your questions. January 8th, 2026 https://dogspeakgeek.thinkific.com/products/live_events/dog-behavior-live-event

In this episode, Nikki talks with Amanda after she returns from her trip to Ireland. Her and Clark and some wonderful adventures but what she took away from her vacation was that dogs in Ireland are a little different than our dogs in the US. She also discusses the details on traveling with a dog that eats a home-cooked diet and how to do it simply, even when it's international travel. We can learn a lot from other countries, and I think that the US needs to catch up to the progressiveness of other countries when it comes to our pets. http://www.dogspeak101.comhttp://www.instagram.com/dogspeak101http://www.patreon.com/dogspeakSupport the showMentioned in this episode:Decoding Your Dog: A Live Behavior Support SessionJoin me for a live virtual Q&A designed to help you make sense of your dog’s behavior and get clear, actionable guidance you can apply immediately. Whether you’re navigating reactivity, fear, stress-related behaviors, or everyday challenges, this session gives you the opportunity to ask direct questions and receive expert support in real time. You’ll walk away with a better understanding of what drives your dog’s behavior and practical steps you can start using the same day. Open to all dog guardians—bring your questions. January 8th, 2026 https://dogspeakgeek.thinkific.com/products/live_events/dog-behavior-live-event

In this episode, Nikki and Britteny discuss the top do's and don'ts when bringing a new dog into your home. What are the most important tasks of owners to ensure their dog feels comfortable and is set-up for success? These tips can also work for dogs who have been in the home for years. http://www.dogspeak101.comhttp://www.patreon.com/dogspeakhttp://www.instagram.com/dogspeak101Support the showMentioned in this episode:Decoding Your Dog: A Live Behavior Support SessionJoin me for a live virtual Q&A designed to help you make sense of your dog’s behavior and get clear, actionable guidance you can apply immediately. Whether you’re navigating reactivity, fear, stress-related behaviors, or everyday challenges, this session gives you the opportunity to ask direct questions and receive expert support in real time. You’ll walk away with a better understanding of what drives your dog’s behavior and practical steps you can start using the same day. Open to all dog guardians—bring your questions. January 8th, 2026 https://dogspeakgeek.thinkific.com/products/live_events/dog-behavior-live-event

In this episode, Nikki and Britteny talk about a few specific characteristics of dogs that we can learn from going into a new year. Really taking in that odor, taking a minute to see the details of the tree in your front yard or simply learning how to be silly; there's a lot we can learn from our canine companion.Don't forget to sign up for our new membership program! Free DogSpeak CrackPack, private FB page and more for all DogSpeak Geek Members!  www.dogspeak101.com Support the showMentioned in this episode:Decoding Your Dog: A Live Behavior Support SessionJoin me for a live virtual Q&A designed to help you make sense of your dog’s behavior and get clear, actionable guidance you can apply immediately. Whether you’re navigating reactivity, fear, stress-related behaviors, or everyday challenges, this session gives you the opportunity to ask direct questions and receive expert support in real time. You’ll walk away with a better understanding of what drives your dog’s behavior and practical steps you can start using the same day. Open to all dog guardians—bring your questions. January 8th, 2026 https://dogspeakgeek.thinkific.com/products/live_events/dog-behavior-live-event

In this episode, Nikki talks with Canine Herbalist, Rita Hogan. Rita has been working with people and their pets for over 20 years. Her practice has grown throughout the years encompassing the use of food energetics, western herbs, phytoembryonic therapy (plant bud medicine), spagyrics, homeopathy, essential oils, flower / crystal / mineral essences and energy work. Nikki and Rita talk about the different herbs you can use to help your dog with fear, anxiety, and arthritis. Learn what you can do to help your dog by getting to the root of the problem instead of just dealing with symptoms that only provides temporary relief.Click here to learn more about Rita and her products! calendy..com/canineherbalist COUPON CODE: NATURALDOG (ALL UPPERCASE) FOR 15% OFF!! Click here to join Rita's course on Canine Energetics! Find Rita's Podcast HERE! Dogs Are Individuals PodcastBooks discussed in this episode: Forever Dog by Rodney Habib and Dr. Karen Shaw Becker Holistic Anatomy by Pip Waller Websites Mentionedhttps://adoredbeast.com/https://farmdognaturals.com/https://www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/Support the showMentioned in this episode:Decoding Your Dog: A Live Behavior Support SessionJoin me for a live virtual Q&A designed to help you make sense of your dog’s behavior and get clear, actionable guidance you can apply immediately. Whether you’re navigating reactivity, fear, stress-related behaviors, or everyday challenges, this session gives you the opportunity to ask direct questions and receive expert support in real time. You’ll walk away with a better understanding of what drives your dog’s behavior and practical steps you can start using the same day. Open to all dog guardians—bring your questions. January 8th, 2026 https://dogspeakgeek.thinkific.com/products/live_events/dog-behavior-live-event

TW: Discussions on animal abuse, hoarding, dog aggression and euthanasia. In this episode, Nikki is joined by DogSpeak trainer, Alicia and Animal Rescue Corps, Director of Animal Welfare, Kim Rezac. Behavioral Euthanasia is a topic no one wants to talk about. The adage of "it's all in how you raise them" is unfortunately untrue. Dogs are individuals and they often have traumas that they are unable to overcome and for the safety of humans and other animals, behavioral euthanasia is the most humane choice. Regardless of which side of the discussion you are on, this episode will give you the view from a behavior specialist dealing mostly with pets, an animal welfare director who works with dogs from hoarding/abusive situations, and a former dog foster that had to make the most difficult decision with her foster. Find more information on Kim Rezac and Animal Rescue Corps at the link below. www.animalrescuecorps.org To learn more about Goofy Foot Rescue, click here! For resources and support check out the links below. Behaviour Euthanasia- decision and support | Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/losinglulu/Support the showMentioned in this episode:Decoding Your Dog: A Live Behavior Support SessionJoin me for a live virtual Q&A designed to help you make sense of your dog’s behavior and get clear, actionable guidance you can apply immediately. Whether you’re navigating reactivity, fear, stress-related behaviors, or everyday challenges, this session gives you the opportunity to ask direct questions and receive expert support in real time. You’ll walk away with a better understanding of what drives your dog’s behavior and practical steps you can start using the same day. Open to all dog guardians—bring your questions. January 8th, 2026 https://dogspeakgeek.thinkific.com/products/live_events/dog-behavior-live-event

In this episode, Nikki and Britteny discuss the different styles of play and how to understand your dog's play preference. They also answer a listener question on Pibbles! Support the showMentioned in this episode:Decoding Your Dog: A Live Behavior Support SessionJoin me for a live virtual Q&A designed to help you make sense of your dog’s behavior and get clear, actionable guidance you can apply immediately. Whether you’re navigating reactivity, fear, stress-related behaviors, or everyday challenges, this session gives you the opportunity to ask direct questions and receive expert support in real time. You’ll walk away with a better understanding of what drives your dog’s behavior and practical steps you can start using the same day. Open to all dog guardians—bring your questions. January 8th, 2026 https://dogspeakgeek.thinkific.com/products/live_events/dog-behavior-live-event

Join Nikki and Britteny as they discuss, not only their favorite products of 2022 but Amanda, Alicia's, Gray's and Tiffany's favorite products. From toys to treats you will find something your dog can't live without! Including an item from one of our listeners! www.dogspeak101.com www.instagram.com/dogspeak101https://thrivemarket.biz/www.tripmutts.com Support the showMentioned in this episode:Decoding Your Dog: A Live Behavior Support SessionJoin me for a live virtual Q&A designed to help you make sense of your dog’s behavior and get clear, actionable guidance you can apply immediately. Whether you’re navigating reactivity, fear, stress-related behaviors, or everyday challenges, this session gives you the opportunity to ask direct questions and receive expert support in real time. You’ll walk away with a better understanding of what drives your dog’s behavior and practical steps you can start using the same day. Open to all dog guardians—bring your questions. January 8th, 2026 https://dogspeakgeek.thinkific.com/products/live_events/dog-behavior-live-event