In this episode, Nikki discusses things you should consider before bringing a new dog into your home. Tune in next week as she talks about the traits of specific breeds, and why some breeds aren't right for certain homes and lifestyles. 

In this episode, Nikki discusses moderate to severe separation anxiety symptoms and how medication, along with systematic desensitization is the best route to help your dog overcome their anxiety. 

This is episode does not give you step-by-step instructions on dealing with your dog's Separation Anxiety. DogSpeak recommends that you reach out to a local positive trainer or behaviorist to assist with your specific case. 

In this Part 1 episode on Separation Anxiety, Nikki discusses how to know if your dog suffers from SA as well as how to deal with mild cases. In part 2, she will be discussing moderate to severe cases and strategies to combat it. 

In this episode, Nikki discusses the differences in luring, bribing and rewarding your dog during training. She explains how to successfully teach your dog using treats. 

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In this episode, Nikki discusses the importance of Canine Enrichment and gives you many ideas on how to enrich your dog's life. Canine Enrichment has been scientifically studied and proven to improve dog's physical and psychological health. 

Check out www.iheartdogs.com for some good ideas and videos of the games Nikki discusses. 

There are several Facebook pages specifically for Canine Enrichment to help you with ideas for your dog. 

In this episode, Nikki discusses the importance of understanding when your dog tells you "no." Many believe it's the dog being stubborn but Nikki explains why that may not always be the case. 

Dogs are observant, and pick up on our body language and patterns. In this episode, Nikki explains how you may be cuing your dog with your body language rather than your words. 

In this week's episode, Nikki discusses how to handle distractions outside, such as animals and people. 

In this episode, Nikki discusses why DogSpeak doesn't use or teach the word "NO." Nikki also gives you alternatives to using the word as well as what your dog's name should mean versus what most people use it for. 

In this episode, Nikki asks the tough question, "does your dog trust you?" She explores reasons why your dog does or does not trust you, as well as the similarities in your relationship with your dog and your relationship with your other humans.