DogSpeak: Redefining Dog Training
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Canine Couch Convo with Sandra Larson
October 6, 2026 · 1 hr 11 minIn this episode, Sandra interviews Nikki about her new book, The Dog Beneath the Behavior. In this episode, Sandra interviews Nikki about her new book, The Dog Beneath the Behavior: Healing Chronic Stress and Creating Lasting…
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Dogs Need Dogs: The Missing Piece in Emotional Regulation
September 29, 2026 · 43 minDogs are social animals, and healthy relationships with other dogs can play an important role in emotional development and regulation. In this episode, we explore the value of conspecific socialization—what dogs can learn from one another…
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Calm Is Contagious: When Your Presence Becomes Their Peace
September 22, 2026 · 48 minOur dogs look to us for more than food, shelter, and guidance. They also rely on us for a sense of safety, comfort, and connection. But what happens when our own stress, frustration, or anxiety begins to influence how they experience the…
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Connected, Not Controlled-Canine Couch Convo with Britt
September 9, 2026 · 42 minIn this Canine Couch Convo, we’re talking about the dogs we know and love best—our own. We share some of our favorite things about each of our dogs, the traits that make them uniquely who they are, and what those relationships have taught…
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Drop It Without the Drama
September 1, 2026 · 33 minTeaching your dog to drop something doesn’t have to turn into a chase or a battle over who gets to keep the item. In this episode, we’re talking about how to teach a reliable “drop it” cue through cooperation, trust, and clear…
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Your Leash Shouldn’t Do All the Talking
August 25, 2026 · 34 minToo often, we depend on the leash to communicate with our dogs—pulling them closer, steering them away, stopping forward movement, or physically managing every decision they make. But a leash should be a safety tool, not the primary way we…
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Dog Sports Without the Pressure
August 18, 2026 · 34 minDog sports can be an incredible way to provide enrichment, build confidence, strengthen your relationship, and give your dog an outlet for natural behaviors—but they don’t have to be about ribbons, titles, or being the best. In this…
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The Dog Beneath the Behavior
August 11, 2026 · 47 minWhat if the behavior you’re struggling with isn’t actually the problem? In this special episode, Nikki introduces her new book, The Dog Beneath the Behavior, and explores the idea at the heart of it: behavior is communication, and lasting…