Enlightened By Dogs: Living with Cooperation, Not Obedience
309 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 73 ratingsWelcome to our podcast where we dog moms discuss modern, enlightened dog parenting! Each week, we’ll take a dive deep into the human-dog connection and explore strategies that will inspire you to create connection and cooperation with your dog...no obedience training needed!
We meet up at the intersection where training and behavior meet Heart and Soul...and where we leave behind the 'power over' obedience training paradigm we inherited and lead the way to an enlightened 'power with' approach. Join us for an inspirational and educational journey as we explore what living in cooperative partnership with our beautiful dogs looks like in real life.
Brilliant Partners are kind, loving, calm, clear, confident, and cooperative ... and when WE learn how to be a Brilliant Partner, our dogs do too.
Kathy Kawalec is an author, writer, the founder of Dancing Hearts Dog Academy and creator of the Brilliant Partners Academy, The Foundation Formula, Herding Partners Academy, and Creative Alchemy Passion Plan.
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Help! My Dog Goes Beserk with Visitors and My Dog Was Attacked by a Dog While Walking
April 18, 2022 08:00 - 21 minutes - 29.5 MBFor all of us, the end game is to build trust between our dogs and us and eventually learn how to live a good life together. But before we get to that point, it’s important to accept where we are in that journey. Of course, no one likes to struggle, but once you accept where you are, it’s a lot easier to transcend to a place of cooperation and a trusting partnership. In this episode of the Enlightened by Dogs podcast, Kathy shares a segment of a Q&A session with two very related question...
EBD204 What to Do When Your Dog Gets Too Far Away and When Your Dog Gets Triggered Too Quickly
April 11, 2022 08:00 - 15 minutes - 21.6 MBSometimes it’s comforting to know that you aren’t the only dog mom out there tackling a few bumps in the road on your partnership journey. But it’s also empowering to know that there’s a light at the end of the tunnel, and you can have that brilliant partnership you always hoped for. To offer some guidance, Kathy shares segments from a Q&A session with real dog moms facing very real challenges. She highlights the importance of being proactive and having a plan in place for uncomfortable ...
EBD203 How to Create a Safe Space for Your Anxious Dog
April 04, 2022 08:00 - 18 minutes - 25.2 MBHow do you get your dog to feel safe and calm in your RV, apartment, or home? How do you get them to feel the same way while you’re out and about? The answer lies in focusing on your inner circle of influence and making it a safe space for your dog. In this episode of the Enlightened by Dogs Podcast, Kathy shares a segment from a recent Q&A session where she delves into how to create a safe inner circle of influence. She discusses ways you can move your dog from the orange to the green z...
EBD202 When Dog Moms Believe, Cooperation Is Achieved
March 28, 2022 08:00 - 19 minutes - 28.9 MBDid you know that your thoughts and expectations for your dog can shape who they become? If you believe that they’re too reactive or too difficult to live with, they eventually morph into that. A huge part of being a brilliant partner is accepting your dog for who they are. But that’s not to say they’ll remain reactive or difficult to live with. Acceptance, patience, and love eventually make your dog the partner you want them to be. In this episode of the Enlightened by Dogs Podcast, Kat...
EBD201 8 Life-Changing Behavior Tips for Mindful Dog Moms
March 21, 2022 08:00 - 19 minutes - 29.9 MBBeing a loving and conscious dog mom isn’t always easy. Yes, you love your dog so much and you want to be the best dog parent you can be. However, sometimes it’s hard to remain patient and mindful when your dog seems to be doing everything but what you asked them to do. When this happens, Kathy suggests trying your best to step back into the role of a mindful dog mom. It’s tough, but you can do it! In this episode of Enlightened By Dogs, Kathy shares 13 mindful dog parenting partnership pr...
EBD200 Celebrating with a Sneak Peek and a Gift
March 14, 2022 08:00 - 27 minutes - 40.7 MBWe’re celebrating 200 episodes of the Enlightened By Dogs podcast with a very special announcement – so tune in to hear more about that! I can’t believe we’ve hit 200 episodes! Time really does fly when you’re having fun. I want to thank each and every one of you for tuning in each week because without you guys, I wouldn’t be here making this show that has brought so many of us together. As a special thank you, I’ve decided to take you behind the scenes of this very podcast and let you i...
EBD199 Your Success Is Inevitable If You Do the Work
March 07, 2022 09:00 - 25 minutes - 38.1 MBAre you ready to become the best version of yourself and the human that your dog needs you to be? Well, it all starts with inspired action. It’s one thing to seek guidance on how to become a wholesome person and a brilliant partner. But it’s another to actually take these insights and use them to build an amazing partnership. On this episode of the Enlightened by Dogs podcast, Kathy takes us through a piece from a Brilliant Partners Academy training class. She shares four questions that ...
EBD198 Balancing Body, Mind and Spirit with Beth Williams
February 28, 2022 09:00 - 38 minutes - 56.1 MBDoes leading a balanced life, whether on a personal level or with your dog, often seem out of reach? Perhaps it’s time to look at balance from a whole new perspective. While finding balance, it’s important to look for it in the little moments and approach it more holistically. Balance is not a destination but a process that we all strive to achieve every single day. Joining this episode of the Enlightened By Dog’s podcast, Beth Williams, P.T., A.P.T., weighs in on the concept of balance....
EBD197 5 Outdated Dog Training Myths Debunked - What Is Working in Real Life, with Real Dogs, Right Now
February 21, 2022 09:00 - 24 minutes - 36.3 MBWhat’s holding you back from living out your dreams of a perfect relationship with your dog? Most time, it boils down to misinformation and limited beliefs drawn from the outdated obedience training culture. There’s lots of advice out there for dog parents looking to navigate the tricky parts of their relationship with their dogs. But not all of them are right for you or your dog. Perhaps that’s why the life you’ve always dreamt of seems so unattainable. In this episode of the Enlighte...
EBD196 Living the Dream Life with [Difficult] Dogs: How 4 Dog Moms Turned Their Struggles into Whole-Hearted Cooperation with Their Dogs
February 14, 2022 09:00 - 32 minutes - 47.3 MBDo you sometimes feel out of your depth as you try to understand your dog and form that meaningful connection with them? Well, you’re not alone. Many dog parents before you have struggled with confidence in the fact that they are doing right by their dogs. Naturally, once these feelings creep in, it becomes a bit harder to establish that incredible bond with their dogs. In this episode of the Enlightened by Dogs podcast, Kathy shares the testimonies of four different dog moms, who happ...
EBD195 Understanding Your Dog's Personality, Their Quirks and Sensitivities Unleashes Their Cooperation. Here's How.
February 07, 2022 09:00 - 22 minutes - 32.8 MBEvery dog is unique. But one of the common myths out there is that all dogs are more or less alike, and with the right obedience training, they’ll get their acts together, become more well-behaved and compliant. What this mindset does is set us up for a world of disappointment because it turns out that “real-life behavior” is nothing like what happens at the training class. So, we end up believing there’s something wrong with us, our dogs, or both. That’s why in this episode of Enlight...
EBD194 - What is the "Right" Amount and Type of Exercise and Enrichment for YOUR Unique Dog?
January 31, 2022 09:00 - 25 minutes - 38.1 MBHas anyone ever told you that exercise (and lots of it) is the best way to get your hyperactive dog to calm down? Even a quick Google search would land you on a page that recommends rigorous workouts and tons of activities whenever your dog seems over-energetic. While exercise is vital to your dog’s general wellbeing, it’s not the key to calming them down when they’re triggered or simply acting out. Fortunately, the solution is a lot simpler than you think — rest and understanding. In ...
EBD193 What Is a Partnership Lifestyle? The How, What and Why It’s Brilliant
January 24, 2022 09:00 - 23 minutes - 34.9 MBWhat does a partnership lifestyle with your dog mean to you? While it may vary from one dog parent to the other, it’s safe to say that there are a few underlying principles to look out for. Altogether, partnership with your dog involves more than a quid pro quo exchange on a daily basis. It’s a state of coexistence where both you and your dog are intimately interdependent through a two-way flow of benefits and mutual responsibilities. In this episode of the Enlightened by Dogs podcast,...
EBD192 How to Be A Good Leader for Your Dog Without Dominance or Obedience
January 17, 2022 09:00 - 15 minutes - 23.9 MBA new year is always the perfect time for new beginnings, resolutions and meaningful reflections. Which makes it a great time to revisit what it means to be a leader for our dogs, beyond the stereotypical “boss” or “master” figures. In this episode of the Enlightened by Dogs podcast, Kathy highlights the benefits of approaching leadership from a platform of love. She also explains why good listening and genuine curiosity are vital to fostering an environment where both you and your dog fee...
EBD191 Being an Intentional Human
January 10, 2022 09:00 - 34 minutes - 49.8 MBHow you treat your dog and others is directly informed by who you are. So, the next important question is, are you simply “who you are” or “who you truly want to be?” The difference between the two lies in your genuine heart’s desires — what do you value? What qualities are actually important to you? The answer to these questions fuels your conscious intention to be the person you’ve always wanted to be. In this episode of the Enlightened by Dogs podcast, Kathy discusses how understand...
EBD190 Protecting Your Dog's Social Confidence - Part 3
January 03, 2022 09:00 - 21 minutes - 31.7 MBNaturally, you want your dog to feel safe, calm, and happy as much as possible. But stressful situations are part of life as we know it. Often, these situations affect you long before your dog gets triggered and end up provoking a cascade of thoughts that could sever your connection with your dog. How do we control these thoughts and, in turn, ensure that our dogs don’t learn to be anxious or reactive in stressful situations? It all starts with a conscious decision to focus on the connecti...
EBD189 Protecting Your Dog's Social Confidence - Part 2
December 27, 2021 09:00 - 26 minutes - 35.8 MBYou want to protect your dog from traumatic situations just as you want to protect all your loved ones. But, as we all know, it’s not always possible to prevent bad things from happening. So, when an unfortunate incident does happen, how can you help your dog move past it? Building your dog’s social confidence back up after a traumatic event requires a lot of trust from both you and your dog. In this episode, Kathy explores the ways in which you can work together to bank trust, grow confid...
EBD188 Protecting Your Dog's Social Confidence - Part 1
December 20, 2021 09:00 - 21 minutes - 32.5 MBDid you know that your puppy or young dog is at the most impressionable stage of their life? They’re experiencing most things for the first time, which is thrilling! But it’s equally scary because unpleasant experiences can have a long-lasting impact on how they experience ordinary life events moving forward. So, we need to be intentionally mindful of our puppies and young dogs, until they’re confident and resilient enough to stand on their own paws. In this first episode of a three-part...
EBD187 Let Your Dog Reduce Your Stress
December 13, 2021 09:00 - 21 minutes - 31.6 MBIt’s no secret that our dogs make us feel happy and safe, that’s one of the many reasons we’re on this partnership journey with them. Have you ever wondered if we do the same for them? The connection we share with our dogs is a two-way street, but it’s often easy to forget that their idea of ‘happy and safe’ is quite different from what we think it is. In this episode of the Enlightened By Dogs podcast, Kathy explores the premise that we may be unintentionally keeping our dogs from doi...
EBD186 What To Do When Your Leashed Dog Is Triggered
December 06, 2021 09:00 - 39 minutes - 56.6 MBHow do you react when your dog is triggered by external factors while you’re enjoying a walk together? The answer is almost never the same across the board, however, a common mistake is to react to the trigger alongside our dogs. Unfortunately, we can’t guard our dogs against all the potential triggers in the world. What we can do is offer support. In this episode of the Enlightened By Dogs podcast, Kathy explains how staying connected with our dogs in these situations can be beneficial....
EBD185 Agency, Choices and Freedom for Our Dogs
November 29, 2021 09:00 - 36 minutes - 52.6 MBCreating clear opportunities for our dogs to say yes or no brings us one step closer to that brilliant life we want with them. This may seem a bit odd, especially since we live in a world where having a well-trained dog is considered a badge of honor. However, the true badge of honor is earned when our dogs choose to be responsible as opposed to being trained to be responsible. Realizing they have a choice doesn’t only help our dogs feel more in control, it also introduces more trust int...
EBD184 6 Ways to Build Resilience
November 22, 2021 09:00 - 24 minutes - 36.8 MBWhen did you last think about resiliency in terms of your partnership with your dog? Unfortunately for most people, the answer is "never". Life tends to throw curveballs every now and then, both in the human and dog communities. How you deal with these unfortunate occurrences is a function of your resiliency. But what does this mean for your partnership with your dog? In this episode of the Enlightened By Dogs podcast, Kathy explains the importance of resiliency in building a strong and ...
EBD183 - A Tribute to Our Dogs
November 15, 2021 09:00 - 15 minutes - 23.4 MBOur dogs give us so much, don’t they? Each day they make our lives better. Every time we connect with them, admire them, appreciate them, we experience a love of life unlike anything else. In this special episode, Kathy invites you to join her in sharing gratitude and appreciation for your dog. She also shares two materials dear to her heart and pays tribute to her dogs and her relationship with them. Take a comfy, quiet seat, and grab a pen and paper, ready to note down your thoughts du...
EBD182 Using the Power of Curiosity to Increase Connection with Your Dog
November 08, 2021 09:00 - 20 minutes - 28.3 MBWhen was the last time you felt truly awe-inspired? Awe is a complex emotion, and tapping into its power can do amazing things for you and your relationships. It encourages us to be curious, think outside of the box, and generates feelings of inspiration that can help us believe that almost anything is possible. But how does this relate to your partnership with your dog? In this episode, Kathy talks about her daily G.L.A. practice and how it impacts her connection with her dogs. She also...
EBD181 An Unbreakable Bond
November 01, 2021 08:00 - 23 minutes - 32.1 MBWhat does your connection with your dog do for your life? Does it help you be a better partner? A better person? Your bond with your dog is powerful. But facilitating this amazing and transformative connection isn’t always straightforward. Sometimes we can lose focus on living our happiest lives with our dog and get lost chasing the ideals of a “perfect dog” instead. In this episode, Kathy shares her tips for maintaining or re-finding your partnership’s focus and reframing your mindset a...
EBD180 How to Help Your Dog Self-Regulate
October 25, 2021 08:00 - 27 minutes - 38.4 MBDid you know that a feeling of disconnection from our dogs could be what’s causing them to be anxious or reactive? Humans and dogs are wired to seek connection. It’s part of our quest to find safety and comfort in our lives, and if that connection is disrupted, anxiety and stress start to kick in. We get lost in ‘the red zone.’ In this episode of the Enlightened By Dogs podcast, Kathy explores the idea of co-regulation between humans and our dogs and how this relates to our nervous syste...
EBD179 Why Your Dog Won’t Listen
October 18, 2021 08:00 - 27 minutes - 38.2 MBWhat do you do when you feel like your dog just isn’t hearing you? All behavior is communication, so how your dog responds to you (or doesn’t respond to you) is a type of behavior that could be trying to communicate something. But it can be challenging not to take it personally when you feel like your dog isn’t listening to you at all. In this episode, Kathy shares how reframing your thoughts can transform how you interpret your dog’s listening skills and get you back to a place of trust...
EBD178 Communicating With Your Dog On Purpose
October 11, 2021 08:00 - 24 minutes - 35.6 MBCommunication is the single most powerful tool we have for connecting with others but are you aware of how you’re communicating? Any time you interact with your dog – or anyone you have a relationship with – you’re exchanging messages that can either lead to success or struggles. This might be conscious or unconscious, as both you and your dog speak to each other in ways that go far beyond verbal communication! In this episode, Kathy dives deep into what it means to communicate with your...
EBD177 Stop Leaking Trust and Confidence with 3 Clarity Questions
October 04, 2021 08:00 - 23 minutes - 32.4 MBTrust and confidence are crucial ingredients to a loving, happy, and healthy partnership with our dogs. Our dogs trust us with a lot, so we need to be good leaders and worthy of that trust. This means we should try to avoid leaking trust and confidence with our dogs. When our dogs trust us to lead the way, they feel safer, more secure, and confident. If they don’t and we put them in stressful scenarios, they can become reactive and unhappy. In this episode of the Enlightened By Dogs po...
EBD176 4 Steps to Emotional Balance
September 27, 2021 08:00 - 16 minutes - 25.9 MBHow does your emotional intelligence affect your relationship with your dog? Your dog can teach you so much about how to be in the world, and one of the big things you can learn is how to step more fully into your innate, emotional intelligence. In this episode, Kathy explains why finding emotional balance is key to being a loving leader and how it can help you on the way to achieving your dream partnership with your dog. She also talks about how socially intelligent animals model emotio...
EBD175 Connecting Heart-to-Heart
September 20, 2021 08:00 - 38 minutes - 55.6 MBIn our busy lives, sometimes we need to just pause and reflect. How we are and how we act can have a huge effect on our relationship with our dogs. So, if you want to start working more on your partnership with your dog, it all starts with you. In this episode, Kathy walks through several simple exercises to help you explore who you are and who you want to be as a dog mom. These exercises will help you gain a clearer understanding so you can forge a stronger heart-to-heart connection wit...
EBD174 How to Be A Better Listener for Your Dog
September 13, 2021 08:00 - 19 minutes - 26.9 MBWhat does it mean to be heard? Both you and your dog are social mammals and so have a deep need to be understood and cared for. Meeting this need can help you live the brilliant partnership with your dog that you dream of. In this episode, Kathy discusses how real listening can help you stay calm and connected to your dog and why it’s one of the four core daily practices from the Brilliant Partners Academy. She also talks about the relationship between listening and leadership and how ...
EBD173 Lessons from A Reactive Dog with Paulina Grzesinska-Mrozek
September 06, 2021 08:00 - 32 minutes - 57.9 MBLiving with a reactive dog can be a frustrating experience, and as a first-time dog mom, it can be a confusing one as well. In this episode of Enlightened By Dogs, Kathy revisits a conversation she had with first-time dog mom and BPA member Paulina Grzesinska-Mrozek. Paulina was struggling with her dog Badi, who was very reactive to other dogs and people both in their apartment and on walks. After trying her luck with a behaviorist (who Badi wouldn’t even let in the apartment), Paulina t...
EBD172 From Reactive Dogs to Remarkable Partners with Ros Swallow
August 30, 2021 08:00 - 41 minutes - 68.5 MBHaving one reactive dog can be challenging enough but imagine adding another one into the mix! In this Enlightened By Dogs episode, Kathy revisits a conversation she had with Ros Swallow, proud dog mom to two beautiful (yet highly reactive) Hungarian Vizslas. Ros had tried everything and had adapted her lifestyle to try and keep her dogs calm. Yet, she felt overwhelmed with anxiety whenever she took them out for a walk. People, dogs, bikes, and everything in between would always trigger ...
EBD171 The Summer Series on The Power of Partnership – Part 5 of 5
August 23, 2021 08:00 - 16 minutes - 25.3 MBDo you have a clear vision and dream for the life you want with your dog? Staying committed to the partnership of your dreams begins with some clarity on what your dreams actually look like. This marks the final part of Kathy’s five-part blog and podcast series, “The Summer Series on The Power of Partnership.” In this series, Kathy has been sharing some simple partnership principles that will help you forge a much closer bond between you and your dog. In this episode, we return to Mary...
EBD170 The Summer Series on The Power of Partnership Part 4 of 5
August 16, 2021 08:00 - 16 minutes - 25.8 MBPart of living in a true partnership is to work towards some kind of common purpose. Yet, it’s something that a lot of us don’t think about when it comes to our dogs. Welcome back to part four of Kathy’s five-part series, ‘The Summer Series on The Power of Partnership.’ Over the course of this series, Kathy has been sharing some simple and highly effective partnership principles to help you forge the partnership you’ve always wanted with your dog. We’re returning to Mary and Max’s story....
EBD169 The Summer Series on The Power of Partnership - Part 3 of 5
August 09, 2021 08:00 - 18 minutes - 27.7 MBTransitioning into a new way of being with your dog isn’t always like going from A to B. Sometimes there are a few bumps in the road along the way. But what do you do when you make a mistake? It’s normal to get knocked off-course when you’re moving towards something new. However, how you deal with those moments will determine how difficult it will be to get to where you want to go. This is the third of five installments in the ongoing blog and podcast series, “The Summer Series on The Po...
EBD168 The Summer Series on The Power of Partnership - Part 2 of 5
August 02, 2021 08:00 - 20 minutes - 30.4 MBWhat’s the key to any successful partnership or relationship? That’s right. It’s all about communication! Communication is what ties your partnership with your dog together, so you’re both happy and healthy. This is part two of Kathy’s ongoing podcast series, “The Summer Series on The Power of Partnership.” In this series, Kathy shares some simple partnership principles that you can easily incorporate in your day-to-day life with your dog. Each episode will follow Mary, an avatar cli...
EBD167 The Summer Series on The Power of Partnership - Part 1 of 5
July 26, 2021 08:00 - 20 minutes - 31.1 MBHow much clarity do you have about you and your dog’s partnership right now? It’s easier to work out where you’re going once you know where you are. That’s why getting clear on which areas of your partnership could do with some work is a vital first step on your journey to a happier life together. In this first episode of a five-part summer series, Kathy introduces us to Mary, a dog mom facing some tough challenges. Kathy explains how Mary got clear on the issues she had with her dog Max...
EBD166 Are You Trying Too Hard to Connect with Your Dog?
July 19, 2021 08:00 - 21 minutes - 32.4 MBAre you struggling to form a solid heart-to-heart connection with your dog? It could be a simple case of trying too hard or overthinking it. If we’re distracted, focused on other things, or too busy, this can affect the close partnership we all dream of having with our dogs. Sometimes it pays to really step back and take some time to reflect on your perspective and how you role model for your dog. In this episode of the Enlightened By Dogs podcast, Kathy shares some of the simple thin...
EBD165 Life Lessons From A Junkyard Dog
July 12, 2021 08:00 - 25 minutes - 37.8 MBSometimes we just get so caught up in the drama, urgencies, to-do lists, and life’s responsibilities that we forget what’s truly important. We can even get lost in an idea of how our dogs are supposed to be. We fixate on how they’re meant to look and behave without even realizing that it’s all down to choice. In this episode of Enlightened By Dogs, Kathy takes you through a simple way to change your perspective on life in general, but more specifically, with your relationship with your d...
EBD164 How to Help Your Dog Stay Calm Instead of Reactive
July 05, 2021 08:00 - 32 minutes - 47 MBAre things a little crazy around your home right now? During the summer months, many of us start remodeling, landscaping, gardening, or doing construction work on our homes. This can cause many dogs to become reactive to the new activities and environment around them. Lots of new noises, people, smells, and a disruption to their routine can make even the calmest dogs antsy. Many may bark more than usual or become a bit over-excited or stressed during this time. If you’re struggling to ...
EBD163 Helping an Easily Over-Aroused Dog with Andrea Baumann
June 28, 2021 08:00 - 47 minutes - 68.1 MBIf your dog struggles with over-arousal, you’ll be no stranger to emotional outbursts. Overwhelming experiences like these can trigger anxieties that make it difficult for you and your dog to move forward. But life with a reactive dog doesn’t have to be this way. When Andrea Baumann got her standard poodle, Tobias, she dreamed he would become her service dog. Andrea was aware of Tobias’ over-arousal and was prepared to help him overcome this so that one day, he could help her. But over t...
EBD162 From Family Dog Fights to Family Harmony with Alicia Martin
June 21, 2021 08:00 - 35 minutes - 51.3 MBEstablishing a partnership with your dog when they have behavior issues can be a real challenge. But what about building a partnership with 13 dogs all with their own unique needs? Rescuing or fostering a dog can be such a rewarding experience that it’s no wonder people get hooked! Over the last 7 years, BPA member Alicia Martin has fostered over 60 dogs – but not all went on to other homes. Alicia is now in service of 13 foster fails, otherwise known as her family pack of lovable misfits....
EBD161 Get Back to Grazing
June 14, 2021 08:00 - 23 minutes - 34.8 MBDoes your dog often get over-excited or easily stressed? Does that feeling pass onto you, and before you know it, you’re both stuck feeling frustrated or angry? Our dogs look to us for so much guidance and reassurance. When we get over-excited, so do our dogs. When we become fearful, our dogs can pick up on that too. So, what can you do to keep your dog calm in stressful situations? It all starts with you and how you react to stimuli around you. To calm yourself and your dog, you can u...
EBD160 New Habits Create A New Life
June 07, 2021 08:00 - 19 minutes - 29.8 MBWe all have dreams, goals, and aspirations, but what is the key to achieving them? One of the most common pieces of advice is that you need to change your mindset to achieve your dreams. After all, your mindset is key to everything in your life. It affects your health and wellness, financial status, career, and the relationships you have in your life – including the partnership you have with your dog. Mindset matters, but does just changing your mindset ever really work? Kathy talks a lo...
EBD159 What If It Was Easy?
May 31, 2021 08:00 - 24 minutes - 36.4 MBAre you feeling disconnected from your dog? Are you struggling to remain present and live in the moment with them? Living a partnership lifestyle means intentionally creating a heart-to-heart connection with your dog. It means learning to be present and having an awareness of yourself and your thoughts and feelings. By learning more about yourself, you can learn how to become a brilliant partner for you, your dog, and everyone else in your life. In this episode of Enlightened By Dogs, Ka...
EBD158 Living with An Excitable Dog with Beth Williams
May 24, 2021 08:00 - 33 minutes - 48 MBWhen your personality doesn’t align with your dog’s in the ways you might expect, how do you communicate and connect? BPA member, Beth Williams, welcomed her new dog, KZ into her life with open arms and an open heart. But after years of owning earth-type dogs (and being an earth-type herself), adapting to a dog with a fire-type personality was quite a change! KZ’s excitable nature presented many new challenges for Beth and put a lot of initial strain on their relationship. Now, they have...
EBD157 Extreme Behavior to Partnership with Stella Murrell
May 17, 2021 08:00 - 39 minutes - 54.1 MBWhen it comes to reactive dog behavior, it can feel like you’ve tried just about everything, and nothing seems to work. A reactive dog can put a huge strain on your relationships with your beloved pets. It can significantly impact the quality of a dog’s life as well as your own. Traditional training is what many people turn to. But if that doesn’t work, what next? The truth is, helping your dog isn’t about forcing them to act differently. It’s about opening your mind and looking at it ...
EBD156 Real Listening to Reactive Dogs with Steph Taleb
May 10, 2021 08:00 - 36 minutes - 52.3 MBYou may think that you’re listening to your dog’s wants and needs, but listening isn’t always what you think it is. We all want to do what’s best for our dogs. However, sometimes, in the quest for a successful relationship, we can get stuck pursuing traditional training methods that just aren’t working. The reality is, truly listening to your dog can look very different from how you might have imagined it. When you open up your mind and your heart to your partnership’s possibilities, tha...