In this episode, Nikki and Britteny discuss the common mistakes owners make with using and teaching recall command. Is teaching your dog to come the most important behavior? If so, what mistakes do you need to avoid in order to have success? Listen now and see if you've made any of these common mistakes. 

In this episode, Nikki talks with Parent Coach, Anna Skates, about the similarities between dogs and kids when it comes to teaching them how to navigate this world. It is the job of the human adult to act as a tour guide  to provide needed tools to be successful in their development. Learn the connectivity between raising a child and raising a dog. We had a great time discussing how they are both very much intertwined. 

If you're local, be sure you check out Anna's free workshop on May 25th! 

"Respectful Parenting Workshop"

Brentwood Public Library| Brentwood, TN

May 25 at 5:30pm-6:30pm

No registration required. Free to the public.

Get in touch with Anna! 

www.annaskates.co

www.instagram.com/anna_skates 

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In this episode, Britteny and Nikki discuss how to identify and handle prey drive in dogs. Brought to you by Spurrier's Gridiron Grille in Gainesville, FL. 

TW: hunting and death of small animals by dogs. 

In this week's episode, Nikki is joined by her client, Heather, who has 7 dogs. They discuss the in's and out's of having multiple dogs, why routines are important and how to meet the needs of multiple dogs in a home. 

In this week's episode, Nikki and Britteny talk dog reactivity, human energy and how it can affect your dog, and why Britt almost punched a fellow pet parent. 

Artist mentioned in the show: @jacoboldsart 

In this episode, Nikki speaks with her client, Steve, about how positive dog training has changed his relationship with his dogs. They also discuss training myths and what it took for Steve to change his thought process on them. 

Warning: Explicit Content 

In this episode, Nikki and Britteny discuss Nikki's CRUST method for developing a healthy relationship with your dog. 

In this episode, we reveal Myers' DNA results, and discuss why understanding your dog's genetics is key in helping them develop. 

In this episode, we celebrate Nikki's birthday by asking her a lot of random listener questions. Sorry in advance, there are swear words and not much training advice. 

In this episode, Nikki and Britteny discuss why it is important to give your dog (and yourself) meaningful rest each day, and how to do so.  Listener question: how to deal with counter-surfing.