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by Nikki Ivey
Understand your dog better with DogSpeak founder, Nikki Ivey--a professional Canine Behavior Specialist, trainer and Family Dog Mediator. Learn why it's not about just fixing your dog's behavior but about understanding why the behavior is occurring. Nikki often shares the mic with wife and DogSpeak manager, Britteny, along with other fantastic guests. Whether the discussion is about real life manners, inappropriate behavior or nutrition, this podcast has it all. We focus on building relationships, not dictatorships.
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- 1 weeks ago37 min
Give Your Dog an Exit: Why Moving Away Is a Life Skill
We spend so much time teaching our dogs to sit, stay, and tolerate the world around them, but what about teaching them that it's okay to walk away?In this episode, Nikki explores why moving away is one of the most important life skills a dog can have. From uncomfortable greetings to overwhelming environments, dogs often communicate their need for space long before barking, growling, or reacting. But are we listening?We'll discuss the importance of choice, agency, and emotional safety, how forcing dogs to remain in uncomfortable situations can contribute to fear and reactivity, and why giving your dog an exit can actually build confidence and resilience.Because a confident dog isn't one who can tolerate everything. It's one who knows they don't have to face everything alone.Get Nikki's new book, The Dog Beneath the Behavior, on Amazon!DogSpeak WebsiteDogSpeak Online CoursesPatreon MembershipYouTubeInstagramFacebookTikTokGET YOUR FREE TICKET TO 'YOUR PUPPY BLUEPRINT SUMMIT' HERE.#dogtrainingtips #positivedogtrainer #puppytraining #dogbehavior #caninetraining
- 2 weeks ago33 min
The Missing Piece of Public Manners: Meeting Your Dog's Needs
We often expect our dogs to remain calm, ignore distractions, and behave appropriately in public. But are we setting them up to succeed, or are we asking them to meet expectations without first meeting their needs?In this episode, Nikki explores why public manners go far beyond obedience and how understanding your dog's physical, emotional, and genetic needs can make all the difference. From enrichment and natural behaviors to stress, overstimulation, and emotional regulation, we'll discuss what it really takes to help dogs navigate the world with confidence.Discover why neutrality isn't about suppressing reactions or demanding compliance. It's about creating the conditions where your dog feels safe enough to observe the world without needing to respond to everything around them.Because good public manners don't begin with obedience. They begin with understanding the dog at the other end of the leash.Get Nikki's new book, The Dog Beneath the Behavior, on Amazon or directly through Nikki at info@dogspeak101.com.DogSpeak WebsiteDogSpeak Online CoursesUse Coupon Code cl-com for 50% off Dog Communication and Language of Play bundle. YouTubePatreon MembershipInstagramFacebookTikTok#dogtrainingtips #dogreactivity #leashtraining #offleashtraining #caninetraining #puppytraining #positivedogtrainingMentioned in this episode:The Dog Beneath the BehaviorWhat if your dog’s behavior isn’t the problem—but communication? In The Dog Beneath the Behavior, I take you beyond what your dog is doing and help you understand what may be happening underneath it. We’ll explore how chronic stress, fear, anxiety, and trauma can shape behavior—and how safety, connection, and compassion can create real change. If you’re ready to stop asking, “How do I fix this behavior?” and start asking, “What does my dog need?” then The Dog Beneath the Behavior is for you. Now on Amazon.
- 2 weeks ago25 min
Your Dog Knows Sit. But Can He Do Life?
In this episode, Nikki and Britteny talk about a recent trip to a brewery with Willow. Britt rates Willow's behavior very low. What does Nikki have to say about her amazing dog Willow and her behavior? Plus, understanding what makes a good dog worthy of this world? You may be surprised to hear the answer. And what would you rate your dog's overall behavior in life? Get Nikki's new book, The Dog Beneath the Behavior, on Amazon!DogSpeak WebsiteDogSpeak Online CoursesPatreon MembershipYouTubeInstagramFacebookTikTokMentioned in this episode:The Dog Beneath the BehaviorWhat if your dog’s behavior isn’t the problem—but communication? In The Dog Beneath the Behavior, I take you beyond what your dog is doing and help you understand what may be happening underneath it. We’ll explore how chronic stress, fear, anxiety, and trauma can shape behavior—and how safety, connection, and compassion can create real change. If you’re ready to stop asking, “How do I fix this behavior?” and start asking, “What does my dog need?” then The Dog Beneath the Behavior is for you. Now on Amazon.
- Oct 6, 20261h 10m
Canine Couch Convo with Sandra Larson
In this episode, Sandra interviews Nikki about her new book, The Dog Beneath the Behavior. In this episode, Sandra interviews Nikki about her new book, The Dog Beneath the Behavior: Healing Chronic Stress and Creating Lasting Change.Nikki shares what inspired her to write the book, why understanding the emotion and stress beneath a dog’s behavior matters, and how guardians can move beyond simply trying to “fix” what they see on the surface. They discuss chronic stress, the nervous system, behavior, enrichment, physical health, and the importance of creating safety, trust, and connection.If you live with a dog struggling with fear, anxiety, reactivity, or chronic stress—or you simply want to better understand the dog in front of you—this conversation offers a compassionate look at what behavior may really be trying to communicate.The Dog Beneath the Behavior is now available on Amazon!dogspeak101.comdogspeakgeek.thinkific.comSandra Larson
- Sep 29, 202642 min
Dogs Need Dogs: The Missing Piece in Emotional Regulation
Dogs are social animals, and healthy relationships with other dogs can play an important role in emotional development and regulation. In this episode, we explore the value of conspecific socialization—what dogs can learn from one another that humans simply cannot teach.We’ll discuss how appropriate dog-to-dog interactions can support communication skills, confidence, resilience, play, and emotional balance, while also looking at the difference between meaningful social experiences and simply putting dogs together. Not every dog needs a crowd, but access to safe, compatible canine relationships may be an important piece of helping dogs feel more secure and socially fulfilled.Read the research paper here! Get Nikki's new book, The Dog Beneath the Behavior, on Amazon!DogSpeak WebsiteDogSpeak Online CoursesPatreon MembershipInstagramFacebookTikTokMentioned in this episode:The Dog Beneath the BehaviorWhat if your dog’s behavior isn’t the problem—but communication? In The Dog Beneath the Behavior, I take you beyond what your dog is doing and help you understand what may be happening underneath it. We’ll explore how chronic stress, fear, anxiety, and trauma can shape behavior—and how safety, connection, and compassion can create real change. If you’re ready to stop asking, “How do I fix this behavior?” and start asking, “What does my dog need?” then The Dog Beneath the Behavior is for you. Now on Amazon.
- Sep 22, 202648 min
Calm Is Contagious: When Your Presence Becomes Their Peace
Our dogs look to us for more than food, shelter, and guidance. They also rely on us for a sense of safety, comfort, and connection. But what happens when our own stress, frustration, or anxiety begins to influence how they experience the world?In this episode, Nikki explores the power of co-regulation and how our emotional state can influence our dogs' ability to navigate life's challenges. We'll discuss why your presence matters, how dogs respond to our emotions, and why creating a sense of safety begins with understanding and regulating ourselves.You'll learn how small, intentional changes in your daily interactions can help your dog feel more secure, build trust, and develop greater emotional resilience. Because helping your dog through difficult moments isn't always about teaching a new behavior. Sometimes, it's about slowing down, offering support, and simply being the safe place they need.When we learn to find our own calm, we create opportunities for our dogs to find theirs.Buy The Dog Beneath the Behavior on AmazonWebsiteOnline CoursePatreonYouTubeRe-Regulated by Anna RunkleMentioned in this episode:The Dog Beneath the BehaviorWhat if your dog’s behavior isn’t the problem—but communication? In The Dog Beneath the Behavior, I take you beyond what your dog is doing and help you understand what may be happening underneath it. We’ll explore how chronic stress, fear, anxiety, and trauma can shape behavior—and how safety, connection, and compassion can create real change. If you’re ready to stop asking, “How do I fix this behavior?” and start asking, “What does my dog need?” then The Dog Beneath the Behavior is for you. Now on Amazon.
- Sep 9, 202641 min
Connected, Not Controlled-Canine Couch Convo with Britt
In this Canine Couch Convo, we’re talking about the dogs we know and love best—our own. We share some of our favorite things about each of our dogs, the traits that make them uniquely who they are, and what those relationships have taught us along the way.We also talk about Britt’s dad’s dog, who has had very little formal training yet is incredibly responsive to him. Why? Because responsiveness isn’t always built through obedience. Sometimes it comes from trust, connection, clear communication, and having a dog’s genetic needs understood and fulfilled.This conversation is a reminder that a strong relationship with your dog isn’t about controlling every behavior. It’s about knowing who they are, meeting their needs, and building the kind of connection that makes them want to stay engaged with you.Get Nikki's new book, The Dog Beneath the Behavior, on Amazon.www.dogspeak101.comwww.dogspeakgeek.thinkific.comwww.patreon.com/dogspeak
- Sep 1, 202632 min
Drop It Without the Drama
Teaching your dog to drop something doesn’t have to turn into a chase or a battle over who gets to keep the item. In this episode, we’re talking about how to teach a reliable “drop it” cue through cooperation, trust, and clear communication.We’ll look at why dogs hold onto objects in the first place, how grabbing things away can create conflict or even contribute to resource guarding, and why trading can be such a powerful teaching tool. You’ll also learn how to practice this skill before you actually need it, so your dog is more likely to respond when they pick up something unsafe or inappropriate.The goal isn’t to make your dog surrender everything they value. It’s to teach them that letting go is safe, worthwhile, and part of a conversation they understand.
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About DogSpeak: Redefining Dog Training
Understand your dog better with DogSpeak founder, Nikki Ivey--a professional Canine Behavior Specialist, trainer and Family Dog Mediator. Learn why it's not about just fixing your dog's behavior but about understanding why the behavior is occurring. Nikki often shares the mic with wife and DogSpeak manager, Britteny, along with other fantastic guests. Whether the discussion is about real life manners, inappropriate behavior or nutrition, this podcast has it all. We focus on building relationships, not dictatorships.
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