Why Running Your Dog Ragged Isn’t the Answer
We’ve all heard the advice: “A tired dog is a good dog.” But physical exhaustion alone does not create emotional stability, confidence, or good decision-making. In this episode, we discuss why constan...
19 Touko 35min
The Hidden Cost of “Including” Your Dog
Somewhere along the way, we started believing that a “good” dog is one who can go everywhere, meet everyone, and handle anything without hesitation. But what if that’s not actually what your dog needs...
5 Touko 54min
Teaching Neutrality in a Stimulating World
Dogs aren’t struggling because they haven’t been exposed to enough—they’re struggling because of how their nervous system is processing what they’ve experienced.In this episode, we break down the role...
28 Huhti 1h 2min
What You See Isn’t the Whole Story—It’s Just the Surface
Britteny joins Nikki for an honest conversation about Willow’s early behaviors—what felt concerning at the time, and how those same behaviors now make perfect sense. This episode highlights how our in...
21 Huhti 45min
It’s Not the Event—It’s the Feeling: Associations Are Built on Emotion
We tend to look at behavior and point to the obvious—that dog, that noise, that moment—and assume we understand what caused it. But what if the event isn’t actually the thing your dog learned from?In ...
14 Huhti 51min
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 quite.In this episode, we’re taking a step back and...
7 Huhti 1h 19min
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. Learn practical ways to support your dog’s overall w...
24 Maalis 40min
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 training and behavior often get most of the attention...
17 Maalis 47min
