In this episode Nikki discusses 24/7 day a week training. Learn how to teach your dog during non-traditional training sessions. Check out videos as well at www.dogspeak101.com/videos 

In this episode, Nikki discusses the role reinforcement plays in dog training. Are you using reinforcements to your advantage when training your dog? What are you using for reinforcements? 

In this podcast, Nikki discusses the family's role in your dog's training. Regardless of who claims the dog or does the majority of training, all others in the house must know the rules and expectations. But it doesn't stop there. If you have regular houseguests, pet sitters or dog walkers, they should also know the rules and expectations you have put in place. 

In this week's episode, Nikki discusses training that can be done from the comfort of your chair or couch at home. Many common manners can be taught through techniques such as capturing and hand-feeding. Mental stimulation can help satisfy your dog's boredom and turn it into something positive. 

In this episode, Nikki talks about the importance of controlling your dog's actions when greeting people or other dogs. Learn the proper techniques to ensure that your dog acts appropriately when interacting with those outside the family. 

In this episode, Nikki talks about how your dog's poor behavior can take away all that cuteness they project. Learn easy ways to set your dog's expectations so, along with the cuteness, your dog has good behavior. Training your dog will allow you to enjoy him more, not just in the house, but out and about. There's no excuse for having a yappy dog, a fearful dog or a dog that simply can't be around guests in your home. 

In this episode, Nikki discusses the appropriate behavior for humans when encountering dogs in public. There are many pets out in public but there are also working dogs such as medical alert dogs. Learn how you should behave when encountering any dog in public. 

In this episode Nikki "rants" about the importance of teaching your dog to be off-leash. Many owners are so fearful of their dog running away, being hurt or just not listening they are keep their dog's on-leash without teaching off-leash manners. Dogs are off-leash more than they are on, so why not teach them to be responsive in all aspects of their life. Your pup will love it and your relationship will reach a new level. 

In this episode, Nikki discusses how to deal with barking dog whether it is excessively or just happening at an inconvenient time. Learn how to help your dog control himself when he's overly vocal. 

In this episode, Nikki details how to keep your dog from counter-surfing (and how to avoid losing that dinner you just prepared).