Out of control behavior is a common complaint when people knock on our clients' doors. In this podcast, we will give you the step-by-step instructions on how to teach your dog more appropriate behavior when guests arrive. You will also want to check out our video on our website, www.dogspeak101.com. 

Consistency and follow-through are essential for training your dog. 

Dogs have different motivations for their actions. In this episode, Nikki discusses why dogs act the way they do, and why they are motivated to act a certain way. 

In this episode, Nikki discusses how to help kids and dogs interact safely. 

In this episode, Nikki discusses taking your dog into public, and what to do if you meet confrontational humans or dogs. 

Two of the most used commands for dog owners are "come" and "stay." In this episode, Nikki discusses how to effectively teach these commands for real world situations. 

Does your dog pull incessantly while walking? Do you have to use aversive tools to get them to stop pulling? In this episode, Nikki Ivey discusses how to walk your dog on leash without the use of prong or choke collars. 

Is your dog afraid of fireworks? In this mini episode, Nikki details how you can keep your dog safe and help them feel more secure during fireworks displays. 

Many dogs lack confidence, which may cause a dog to shut down or react negatively. In this mini episode, Nikki discusses the best ways to help your shy dog. 

Why do we feel the need to give commands to our dog in a harsh, firm tone? Because for decades professionals have been drilling this into our head. In this episode, Nikki discusses how to effectively give and teach commands to your dog, without feeling like you have to be a drill sergeant.