In this episode, Nikki is joined by fellow colleague Gray. They discuss the importance of advocating for your dog when there is fear or pain involved. Since your dog can't speak about their feelings it is our job as pet parents to do whatever is necessary to ensure the welfare and health of their canine companion.
TW: Mention of guns, use of shock collars and prong collars.
In this episode, Nikki and Britteny tackle listener questions on breed-specific enrichment, fence-fighting and Small Dog Syndrome.
Tumbo Outdoor Tugger
Tether Tug
In this episode, Nikki is joined by two of her favorite podcast co-hosts, Steve and Heather. Open conversation about having a multiple dog household, learning your dog isn't going to eat children and of course, poo!
(Trigger Warning: sexual violence)
Nikki is finally back in the podcast chair after dealing with COVID. She and Britteny talk about why and how the words you use to describe your dog frame the way you actually treat and feel about your dog. *Explicit Language*
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In this episode, Nikki and Britteny discuss common issues dog guardians run into when walking their dogs. Since they haven't recorded together in a while (and are drinking wine), this one is just a tad longer than usual.
In this episode, Nikki talks with her client, Heather, about her experience with altercations between her dogs. Heather recently joined us to discuss living with seven dogs, but today she talks about the struggles and lessons learned handling two dogs who don’t get along. Whether you have cohesiveness or animosity in your household, this episode will bring you a lot of insight into how you can avoid issues in the future or how to give yourself some grace by knowing you are not alone.
Support the showIn 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.
Support the showIn 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.
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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.
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