DogSpeak: Redefining Dog Training

In this episode, Nikki and Britteny discuss the importance of nutrition as well as how to read the bag of your dog's food. You may think you're feeding a great food but understanding how to read the label will give you more insight into the actual quality. Learn to look past the wonderful marketing schemes and get away from what your best friend's mother feeds her dog, so you can give your dog the most nutrient based food you can get in a bag. www.dogspeak101.com *www.patreon.com/dogspeak*www.facebook.com/dogspeak101*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 discuss the guilt some people feel about not spending time enough time with your dogs, and how to get the most out of every day with them through creative training and good habits. 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 common issue of leash reactivity. As one of the top behavior issues we see we want you to understand how your behavior can affect your dog's behavior while on leash as well as what steps you can take to start the road to recovery.  *www.dogspeak101.com *http://www.patreon.com/dogspeak*http://www.facebook.com/dogspeak101*http://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 discusses the seriousness of fears, phobias and anxiety in pet dogs. Dogs should not have to live with chronic fear or anxiety as Nikki explains in this episode. She also discusses the physical implications of a dog that suffers with chronic anxiety or fear. www.dogspeak101.com*www.patreon.com/dogspeak *www.facebook.com/dogspeak101 *www.instagram.com/dogspeak 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 gives you ideas on how to begin building your dog's confidence. Low or lack of confidence is often the root to many behavior problems. A few changes in the owner's behavior and some exercises for your dog can help your dog believe in himself again. ^www.dogspeak101.com ^www.patreon.com/dogspeak ^www.facebook.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 interviews Dr. Jean Dodds of Hemopet and Nutriscan. She explains the importance of knowing if, and what your dog is sensitive or intolerant to when it comes to a variety of food and their derivatives. If your dog suffers from allergies, itchy skin, gas, bloating, or irregular stools, you need the information in this episode.  *www. nutriscan.orgwww.hemopet.orgwww.dogspeak101.comwww.patreon.com/dogspeakwww.instagram/dogspeak101 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

Trigger Warning: Brief mention of suicide and animal abuse.  In this episode, Nikki and Britteny discuss the importance of building your confidence as a dog owner. Britteny talks about her trip to the dog park with her puppy and how, as someone with anxiety, she has built her confidence in taking her dog in public. 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

Britteny joins us this week to talk about the changes she saw in her older dog, Jake, when she began using positive training and confidence-building exercises. Next week, Nikki will discuss ways to build your dog’s confidence. 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 discusses the first steps of raising your puppy. Learn about housebreaking, chewing, biting, socialization, how to deal with older dogs in the home and when to start training. This episode doesn't replace a training session, whether private or in a group setting, but it's a great start to your relationship! *https://www.udemy.com/course/retrieving-independence-puppy-raiser-foundation-course/?referralCode=6E3525249D05AD407BDF*www.dogspeak101.com *www.patreon.com/dogspeak*www.facebook.com/dogspeak101*www.instagram.com/dogspeak 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 week's episode, Britteny joins us again to discuss the top behavioral issues reported by dog owners in 2020. *Apologies for audio quality, we are still working on it*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