Many dogs suffer from thunderstorm fears and phobia. In this episode we will discuss the cause of your dog's fear as well as some training tools and management techniques to help your dog to get through this difficult time. 

Is your dog really picky or could it be something deeper? In this mini-podcast we talk about what lies behind the "pickiness" of some dogs and what you can do to help. For more information from the podcast visit www.dogfoodadvisor.com and nutriscan.org. 

Owners love sitting on the couch with their best friend until that hot cup of coffee gets spilled. In this episode we talk about setting expectations around furniture for you and for your guests. Whether you allow your dog on the furniture or not this podcast will give you the information on teaching expectations so you can get that new couch you've been eyeing. 

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.