Enlightened By Dogs: Living with Cooperation, Not Obedience
309 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 19 hours 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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EBD155 Success Is An Inside Job
May 03, 2021 08:00 - 25 minutes - 37.4 MBWe often think about success as external. But what internal work happens on the way to achieving a brilliant partnership? Your mindset can be a powerful guide on the path to a happy lifestyle with your dog. But there are many factors that influence how you think, feel, and respond in any given situation. Most of the time, this happens on the unconscious level. Thinking carefully about how you can make more conscious, intentional choices can lead you to truly being a brilliant partner and l...
EBD154 Social Activity and Arousal Balance for Dogs
April 26, 2021 08:00 - 32 minutes - 47.4 MBAre the activities you do with your dog really meeting both your needs? Both you and your dog are social beings. You have socialization and intellectual stimulation needs that you have the power to fulfill. But we often make mistakes about how to socialize our dogs and the engagement that we have with them. In this episode of Enlightened By Dogs, Kathy shares a segment from one of her Brilliant Partners Academy classes. She talks about two topics, including how to meet your dog’s social ...
EBD153 Balancing Emotions with Flower Essences
April 19, 2021 08:00 - 40 minutes - 57.5 MBWhen your emotional pathway is clear and balanced, you’re primed for connecting and co-regulating with your dog. But finding balance isn’t always easy. So, what tools can you use to help restore emotional balance in your partnership? In this Enlightened By Dogs episode, Kathy shares how you can use flower essences to find balance when you’re experiencing mental, emotional, or spiritual unease. These flower essences are simple and safe to use and can be an effective remedy in times of nee...
EBD152 Balanced Behavior Starts Here
April 12, 2021 08:00 - 23 minutes - 34.5 MBThere are five key pillars that all social animals need to connect and thrive. These five elements build trust between you and your dog, and bring you back into balance when things start to go awry – so they’re crucial for maintaining a partnership lifestyle! But what are they? The five pillars are to be safe, to be connected, to belong, to be heard, and to be helpful. When you keep these pillars in mind, it can help your dog calm down, think clearly, learn from you, and cooperate with you...
EBD151 Calming Your Dog from the Inside Out
April 05, 2021 08:00 - 21 minutes - 10.1 MBIn the world of dog behavior, there’s a lot of talk about “impulse control”. But what is causing these impulses, and what’s the best way to approach “controlling” them? In this episode of Enlightened By Dogs, Kathy turns the idea of “impulse control” upside down and inside out! Instead of trying to control impulses, Kathy explores how you can use your natural biology of connection to help your dog calm down. She explains how you and your dog are biologically wired for connection and how ...
EBD150 Loving Your "Difficult" Dog
March 29, 2021 08:00 - 23 minutes - 34.5 MBIf your dog is displaying difficult behavior and not cooperating, it may make you feel like your dog is deliberately giving you a hard time. But the truth is, your dog is having a hard time! When you have these negative thoughts about how your dog reacts to you, it leads to trust leaks in your partnership. But there are ways to turn your thinking around and reframe your dog’s behavior so that it doesn’t damage your bond. We all have the capacity and capability to start unconditionally lo...
EBD149 The Right Way to Socialize Your Dog or Puppy
March 22, 2021 08:00 - 22 minutes - 33.9 MBSocializing your dog can be tricky business! Especially when there are so many theories of how it should be done. However, some methods might not be right for your dog and may do more harm than good to your partnership. In this episode of Enlightened By Dogs, Kathy shares the three common socialization myths that you should be aware of. She explains why attempting to socialize your dog in any of these ways could be a mistake. Kathy also reveals how you should approach socializing your dog ...
EBD148 Digging Into Personality Type Combinations
March 15, 2021 08:00 - 38 minutes - 55.2 MBLife can get pretty interesting when we mix personalities. Understanding your dog's personality type teaches you why they behave the way they do. Knowing more about how your dog expresses their personality gives you an insight into what they’re trying to communicate and how. This better communication and understanding ultimately leads to a strong partnership bond! When personality types come together, they react in different ways. Some combinations are naturally geared towards a peaceful...
EBD147 What Personality Traits Trigger Your Dog's Behavior?
March 08, 2021 09:00 - 18 minutes - 28.5 MBOne of the most common mistakes that dog moms make is fundamentally misunderstanding their dog's behavior. Your dog has an innate personality and unique needs. When these get misinterpreted, it can lead to your dog responding in a negative way. A misunderstood dog can be very difficult to live with. They may show anxious, defensive, or withdrawn behaviors like guard-barking or being on excessive alert. They can become worried about leaving you, suspicious of strangers, or shut down when th...
EBD146 Trigger Exposure is the Worst Way to Help Reactive Dogs
March 01, 2021 09:00 - 18 minutes - 28.1 MBHow can you truly help your reactive dog? I feel really passionate about this topic. Why? Because I hear so many stories of dog moms and dog families struggling with reactive dog training that just doesn’t work for them. Often, the advice from the dog training world isn’t helpful. It can result in dog moms feeling demoralized, guilty, or even like failures. But I want you to know that it doesn’t have to be this way! In this episode of Enlightened By Dogs, Kathy shares a new approach to...
EBD145 Using Your Intuition to Better Understand Your Dog
February 22, 2021 09:00 - 40 minutes - 39.7 MBWhat if I told you there was a way to bypass the language barrier that you experience with your dog? Well, I believe that anyone who seeks to be a better communicator with their dog can achieve this by getting in touch with their intuition. Your intuition is a powerful way to receive and send communication with not just your dog, but all beings. From a holistic perspective, there are so many benefits to being intentional with your intuition and using it to guide you. But, when it comes to ...
EBD144 The Difference Between Invitation and Expectation and Why It Matters
February 15, 2021 09:00 - 17 minutes - 26.2 MBWhen you share a partnership lifestyle with your dog, you invite them to be a part of, or join in with, things that you do. But, when you extend an invitation to your dog, are you considering what your expectations are? Sharing a partnership lifestyle with your dog starts with offering invitations to connect and engage. Invitations are a brilliant way to open up space and bond. However, it’s important to understand how to extend an invitation to your dog and what role your expectations hav...
EBD143 Are Your Thoughts Sabotaging Your Progress?
February 08, 2021 09:00 - 25 minutes - 25.6 MBAre your thoughts getting in the way of you living a safe, calm, and happy life with your dog? Without realizing it, your thoughts around safe, calm, and happy, could be the very thing that stifles your progress! Whenever you try to make real change happen in your life (even if it’s positive change), your primitive brain often steps in and makes you question everything. So, what can you do about it? And, how can you override your primitive brain so that it stops getting in the way of you...
EBD142 Understanding Dog Greetings
February 01, 2021 09:00 - 39 minutes - 39.1 MBWhat do different dog greetings really mean? Have you ever wondered why your dog greets you the way they do? Why do they get so excited when you come home? Why do they jump up, spin around in circles, or clobber you with their front paw? As dog moms, most of us fully embrace whatever way our dogs choose to greet us. Of course, we might find it cute and adorable when our dogs jump up to greet us. However, guests might not appreciate your dog hurling themselves at them when they walk throu...
EBD141 Boundaries Around Biting
January 25, 2021 09:00 - 43 minutes - 42.1 MBSetting boundaries for our dogs is so important, especially when it comes to biting from excitement or over-arousal. A lot of the misunderstanding comes from the idea of setting boundaries because boundaries mean strict restrictions, right? Well, not exactly. When setting boundaries for your dog, you actually help to build trust. You see, the one thing that our dogs need to trust us is the same thing we often get wrong, and it’s time to change that. As a dog mom of two Border Collies who...
EBD140 Alert Barking, Car Chasing, and Sky Hawking, Oh My!
January 18, 2021 09:00 - 40 minutes - 39.6 MBLiving in partnership with our dogs comes with lots of highs and lows. We create memories together that we cherish, and we continue to grow closer as brilliant partners. However, it's not all rainbows and sunshine. Sometimes, our dogs like to express themselves in ways that some people would deem "naughty." This type of behavior ranges from barking at perceived dangers that we know are safe, trying to chase moving cars, or barking hysterically at airplanes and birds in the sky. When our ...
EBD139 Power Over is Not Our Thing
January 11, 2021 09:00 - 22 minutes - 23.1 MBWhere does your empowerment come from? Empowerment does not come from placing yourself above others but from your strength, vulnerability, and empathetic nature. Whenever a new year or season in life begins, many people reflect on their life’s purpose. They want to discover why they’re here on this planet and find meaning in what they’re doing with their lives. As dog moms, we might be thinking about how we live with our dogs. We learn alongside them, and we thrive together in partnershi...
EBD138 When You're Afraid to Walk Your Reactive Dog
January 04, 2021 09:00 - 32 minutes - 32.2 MBIs your dog so out of control that you’re afraid to walk them on a leash? There’s nothing more stressful than walking an unruly and reactive dog who could pull, lunge, or bark hysterically at any minute. If you’re struggling with this problem with your dog, Kathy wants to help you change your story so that you and your dog can come together in a loving partnership. So, for this episode of Enlightened By Dogs, Kathy has taken a few lessons from a recent coaching session she had with a lov...
EBD137 Handling Leash Reactivity the Partnership Way
December 28, 2020 09:00 - 36 minutes - 35.9 MBIs your dog reactive on the leash? Maybe your dog hates being on the leash and won’t even let you put it on. Or, perhaps your dog pulls on the leash and lunges towards other dogs, moving objects, or other people. Whatever the case, your dog is not a fan of the leash and will do just about anything to avoid it! If any of this sounds familiar, this is the episode for you! Kathy has met hundreds (if not thousands) of dog moms through the years who have dealt with this frustrating issue. The g...
EBD136 The Struggle Is Real
December 21, 2020 09:00 - 27 minutes - 46.9 MBIf you’re struggling with your dog, you’re not alone. We all have good days and bad days with our dogs. Sometimes, our dogs wear invisible halos and act like angels for the entire day. Other times, our dogs turn into rebels who would rather do their own thing than listen to our commands. Experiencing life with a dog comes with its ups and downs. There is a lot of joy, fun, and adventure that comes with sharing your life with a dog. On the other hand, there can be struggles and challenges t...
EBD135 Becoming a Winning Team
December 14, 2020 09:00 - 25 minutes - 43.6 MBDo you dream of creating a brilliant partnership with your dog? The type of partnership where the two of you can dance through life together as real partners? Well, you can but it takes time, patience, and a lot of practice. In this inspiring episode of Enlightened By Dogs, Kathy shares how you and your dog can become winning partners. To be a brilliant partner for your dog, you must put mental conditioning, optimistic thinking, responsibility for your actions, flexibility, intuition, a...
EBD134 You're Invited to Get Happy
December 07, 2020 09:00 - 32 minutes - 54.8 MB2020 hasn’t been the easiest year for any of us. It’s been tough and it’s about time we welcomed some joy and happiness into our lives, don’t you think? You’ve probably heard the saying that happiness is a choice, and that is true to some extent. Of course, being happy is easier said than done, especially if you’re going through a difficult time. As we approach the new year, it’s a good time to think about what we can do to make sure 2021 is a better year filled with happiness and joy. S...
EBD133 Grateful
November 30, 2020 09:00 - 26 minutes - 44.4 MBDo you practice gratitude? It’s well-known that having an active gratitude practice can make you happier and healthier, but when you’re always so busy, when can you find the time to do it? There’s no better time to appreciate the smaller things in life than on your daily dog walk. Whether your dog is up to something silly or you just feel that connection between yourself and them, taking a moment to notice your wonderful partnership is a great way to start a gratitude practice. While it’...
EBD132 Wired for Connection and Co-Regulation
November 23, 2020 09:00 - 28 minutes - 49 MBDid you know that both you and your dog are wired for connection? It’s almost as though your relationship with your dog was written in the stars! However, you might not realize that there are things you could be doing that consciously or unconsciously disconnect you from your dog. The things that weaken your connection with your dog can lead to your dog becoming over-aroused, anxious, or even reactive. So, how can you become more aware of your actions and behavior to avoid weakening your...
EBD131 When Your Family Doesn't Agree
November 16, 2020 09:00 - 20 minutes - 36.6 MBWhat should you do if your family isn't on board with your goal of creating a partnership lifestyle with your dog? Many people assume that if the whole family isn't on board, it’s impossible to create a partnership lifestyle. While it can make it slightly more challenging for some, not everyone in the family has to follow "the rules" for you to develop a loving connection with your dog. Of course, it would help if everyone in the family followed your lead, but don't worry if that's not fea...
EBD130 When Your Dog Gives You A Hard Time
November 09, 2020 09:00 - 26 minutes - 44.5 MBWhat should you do when your dog refuses to listen? You tell them to come to you, they run in the opposite direction. You ask them to stop barking, and they bark louder. You ask them to get off the couch, and they snuggle into it some more. You get the idea. Sometimes, it feels like our dogs are rebellious on purpose. They flat out refuse to listen, and you’re left wondering if they go out of their way to make your life harder. When your dog refuses to listen to you, what should you do a...
EBD129 Making Hard Easier
November 02, 2020 09:00 - 23 minutes - 36.9 MBWhen faced with difficult times, it can be hard to pull yourself out of it. Thankfully, there are things you can do to get through the hard days and emerge out on the other side, ready to live your best life with your dog. Even without words, it can often seem like your dog understands you better than most people. They’re with you for all of life’s ups and downs, always ready to lend a helping paw and provide support when you need it most. Sometimes, it can feel like you’re drowning in h...
EBD128 Becoming Resilient
October 26, 2020 08:00 - 24 minutes - 42.3 MBAre you and your dog resilient? Building resilience is so important to create a strong partnership with your dog. Yet, not many people talk about the power of resilience within the dog community. It’s time to change that! Being resilient gives you the ability to adapt quickly and bounce back stronger when things don’t go as planned. However, it’s important that both you and your dog are resilient, which is something that you can work on together. But, what does it mean be resilient? And, h...
EBD127 Your Thoughts About Those Disrespectful Dog People
October 19, 2020 08:00 - 22 minutes - 38.7 MBDon’t you hate it when other people get involved with you and your dog’s way of life? Or worse, when disrespectful dog people don’t follow the rules and cause a dramatic event to happen with your dog? It’s so frustrating when things happen that are out of your control. But, the one thing that you can control when the unexpected happens are your thoughts. Your thoughts can bring you (and your dog) down if you aren’t careful, which is why I want to shine a light on this topic to help you r...
EBD126 Banking Trust and Recovering from Traumatic Experiences
October 12, 2020 08:00 - 26 minutes - 46.3 MBDo you want to start banking trust with your dog? The more trust your dog has in you, the better prepared you will both be when confronted with an unexpected or traumatic event. If your dog has experienced a traumatic event or has PTSD from such an event, supporting and making your dog feel safe is so important. As dog moms (and human beings), we hate to see a dog in any pain or emotional distress. If we could protect all of the dogs in the world from such things, we would. Unfortunately, ...
EBD125 How to Be An Advocate for Your Dog or Puppy
October 05, 2020 08:00 - 22 minutes - 38.8 MBAre you an advocate for your puppy or young dog? When dogs are young, they are very impressionable. An unfortunate event or situation has the potential to impact the rest of their lives. Exposure to an aggressive dog can make a young puppy nervous around other dogs as they get older. A bad experience with a vehicle can make a dog fearful around traffic. The list goes on and on! As dog moms, it is up to us to protect our puppies and young dogs. As their advocate, we need to make sure that...
EBD124 Distressed Family with Reactive Fighting Dogs Restored to Harmony
September 28, 2020 08:00 - 36 minutes - 61.4 MBBettina's life was turned upside down when they decided to adopt Murphy, a deaf dog with OCD, after seeing his handsome face on a rescue website. It quickly became apparent that Murphy had a LOT more going on than a hearing impairment... In this episode: How Bettina adopted Murphy and gave him a loving home How Murphy’s behavior suddenly changed after a swim in the lake Murphy’s OCD diagnosis and his experience with a behavioral specialist How Murphy’s behavior impacted Bear and Mar...
EBD123 From Over-aroused, Chasing and Reactive to Trusting Partners
September 21, 2020 08:00 - 28 minutes - 49.6 MBStella's wild child Henna was a special puppy who endured serious illness, affecting her brain and their relationship. Henna's lunging and barking at everything embarrassed Stella, who became stressed about the effect this out of control dog was having on the family. Resonating with the BPA focus on heart, connection and understanding, Stella joined the BPA and soon began to really 'hear' Henna. She soon realized that it was fear and lack of trust that was the driver for the unruly behavio...
EBD122 Two Reactive Vizslas Now Calm, Connected and Trusting
September 14, 2020 08:00 - 41 minutes - 71.1 MBRos adapted to life with her two beautiful but reactive Vizsla girls by avoiding encounters with other dogs and becoming hyper-vigilant. But this was not a sustainable way to live and Ros soon found herself filled with anxiety about the possibility that anything would suddenly appear. People, dogs, cyclists, joggers, wildlife all caused panic, and the treat training around triggers did little to calm Ros or her dogs. Taking a leap of faith in joining BPA, Ros went to work learning how to...
EBD121 First-time Dog Mom with Reactive Dog Turns Their Life Around!
September 07, 2020 08:00 - 32 minutes - 57.9 MBCan you imagine being a first-time dog mom with a reactive dog that just won’t listen to you? This is the situation that first-time dog mom, Paulina, found herself in after adopting a reactive dog named Badi. Paulina struggled to understand Badi and couldn’t figure out why he always barked at other dogs and things outside the window. This caused Paulina to judge herself and to compare her dog with others, creating more frustration for both of them. Now? Life has completely changed for th...
EBD120 Chasing, Reactive, Fearful Dog Becomes the Best Family Dog Ever!
August 31, 2020 08:00 - 37 minutes - 64.2 MBDoes your dog compulsively chase little animals (and leaves blowing in the wind)? Perhaps your dog is frightened of traffic and is a nightmare to walk down the street? Well, what if you heard a story about a dog mom (and member of my Brilliant Partners Academy) whose dog had both issues? That’s right, this stressed dog mom was struggling with a rescue dog named Charlie who became very reactive around trucks, cars, bikes and pretty much anything with wheels. He also had an insane compulsion...
EBD119 Unconditional Love is Not Contingent Upon Behavior
August 24, 2020 08:00 - 30 minutes - 52.5 MBIn its purest form, unconditional love is not contingent upon your dog’s behavior. Yes, you might get frustrated or even angry when your dog misbehaves, but you don’t stop loving them because of it. There’s a reason why Kathy refers to members of the Brilliant Partners Academy as ‘dog moms.’ It’s because you are, in a sense, your dog’s mom. When you love a dog, you love them like a mother. Their behavior does not influence that love. You love them no matter what they do. We love our dogs u...
EBD118 Why Training Doesn’t Work in Real Life
August 17, 2020 08:00 - 34 minutes - 44 MBDo you ever feel like your dog “forgets” their training as soon as you leave the house? Walking your dog around the house or garden is one thing. Transitioning those skills to places outside of those areas is an entirely different story and often, the perfect recipe for disaster. After weeks or even months of practicing walking in harmony with your dog, it can be really disappointing when everything you’ve been training for goes out the window the moment you go to the park or wander too fa...
EBD117 Walking Dogs: Prepare for the Unexpected
August 10, 2020 08:00 - 28 minutes - 36.3 MBAre you having a hard time walking your dog? Do you find yourself dreaming of an alternate universe where your dog walks by your side and doesn’t pull on the leash or lunge towards other people (and their dogs)? If you’re nodding yes, this is the episode of Enlightened By Dogs you’ve been waiting for. The truth is that walking your dog can be really challenging sometimes, which is why Kathy is doing a deep dive into the layers beneath all the difficulties that we have walking our dogs in p...
EBD116 Better Dog Behavior and Your Best Self
August 03, 2020 08:00 - 25 minutes - 32.4 MBDo you want to leverage your best self and become the person you always wanted to be? Not only that, but become the person that your dog needs you to be? Kathy believes that you can work on yourself while simultaneously building your partnership with your dog. To help you achieve that level of brilliant partnership, Kathy is sharing a series of fun exercises to help you improve your partnership with your dog on this episode of the Enlightened By Dogs podcast. These exercises are designed...
EBD115 Happy or Frenzied? How to Know What Your Dog Is Feeling (Part 2)
July 27, 2020 07:00 - 37 minutes - 44.6 MBHow can you tell what your dog is feeling? And, how do know if your dog is truly happy? These are BIG questions. We all want to make sure that our dogs are happy and they’re enjoying their live to the fullest. Nobody wants their dog to feel sad, frightened, over-aroused, or distressed. But, understanding how your dog really feels takes time. It’s easy to misinterpret your dog’s emotions and feelings because they don’t show their feelings in the same way as humans. So, how can you know wh...
EBD114 What REALLY Matters is When You’re NOT Training Your Dog (Part 1)
July 20, 2020 08:00 - 35 minutes - 42.3 MBDo you have a dog who just won’t listen to you? Maybe your dog barks in the yard, pulls on the leash, or lunges towards everything (and everyone) they see. The bottom line is that whenever you need your dog to do something, they don’t. It’s frustrating when your dog won’t listen to you but…have you considered why that might be? In this episode of Enlightened By Dogs, Kathy talks about the importance of identifying which activities and experiences you share with your dog that could cause ...
EBD113 The #1 Dog Training Mistake
July 13, 2020 08:00 - 23 minutes - 29.1 MBIs traditional training really the best solution for a misbehaving dog? Or, is it only making the problems you’re having with your dog worse? Many people assume that training is the answer to all of the problems they’re having with their dogs. However, traditional training can often place a wedge between you and your dog, dismantling your relationship and making original behavioral issues even worse. So, what should you do instead of traditional dog training? There is a huge myth surro...
EBD112 Your Perfect Dog
July 06, 2020 08:16 - 22 minutes - 28.7 MBDo you believe that your dog is perfect? Does a ‘perfect dog’ even exist? It’s surprisingly easy to slip down the rabbit hole of thinking that your dog is less than perfect. One minute you could be telling everyone you meet about your perfect dog and the next minute, your dog is the reason you want to scream out loud at the top of your lungs. The problem is that focusing on everything you perceive as ‘wrong’ with your dog only gets in the way of your happiness, and it’s time to change th...
EBD111 Focus On What's Important
June 29, 2020 08:00 - 22 minutes - 28.5 MBAre you getting in the way of building the future of your dreams with your dog? When we welcome a dog into our lives, we usually dream of living in perfect harmony together with (preferably) no ‘unwanted behavior’ exhibited by our dogs. This pretty much sums up the common ‘vision’ that many dog moms have before they bring a dog into their lives. However, many dog moms soon realize that achieving their dream life with their dogs will take time, care, attention, love, and a lot of patience. ...
EBD110 4 Steps to Emotional Balance
June 22, 2020 08:00 - 42 minutes - 52.6 MBHow do socially intelligent animals use emotion? And, what are the steps you need to take to achieve emotional balance? Dogs are socially intelligent animals. We know this to be true because we share our lives with our dogs. They’ve seen us at our best, and they’ve been there for us during our worst. It’s clear that, like us, dogs are socially intelligent beings, which is just one of the reasons why we love them so much! But, is there a way that we can help develop the emotional intellig...
EBD109 What To Do When Your Dog Won't Listen
June 15, 2020 08:00 - 28 minutes - 31.8 MBWhat should you do when your dog won’t listen to a word you say? It can be really frustrating when your dog seems to have developed selective hearing, but (believe it or not) your dog isn’t ignoring you on purpose! That’s one of the great things about dogs. They aren’t spiteful or vengeful beings. They don’t go out of their way to ignore you. So, what should you do when your dog won’t listen? On this episode of Enlightened By Dogs, Kathy reveals how you can develop a closer bond with y...
EBD108 What If Walking With Your Dog Was Easy
June 08, 2020 08:00 - 30 minutes - 34 MBWalking your dog is meant to be an enjoyable experience for both of you. You should walk side by side, facing the same direction, with the same destination in mind. Of course, this is easier said than done. For many dog moms, walking their dogs can be a stressful and frustrating experience, rather than a fantastic bonding opportunity. But, what if walking with your dog was easy? What if you didn’t have to dread every walk you took together? It sounds like a dream come true, right? ...
EBD107 Understanding The 4 Barking Triggers
June 01, 2020 08:00 - 37 minutes - 43.4 MBWhat are the underlying triggers of unwanted barking? You know, the real reasons that make your dog bark like their life depends on it. It’s natural for dogs to bark and we shouldn’t try to silence them completely. But, if your dog is excessively barking, it can become a real problem – not just for you, but for your neighbors too! Understanding what triggers your dog’s barking is vital if you want to resolve the issue. In this episode, Kathy reveals the four barking triggers and what you...
EBD106 How to Rehab Unwanted Barking
May 25, 2020 08:00 - 45 minutes - 56 MBHumans talk. Birds sing. Dogs bark. Communication is natural and isn’t something we can or should try to stop… but inappropriate barking can be a real bugbear for dog moms! Unwanted barking is a complaint almost every dog owner can relate to. But what is actually going on when your best friend starts speaking at something strange? And what can we do to manage ourselves and our dogs in these situations? Dogs have different reasons and motivations for barking. In this episode Kathy will he...