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. Learn more about DogSpeak and Nikki Ivey by checking out www.dogspeak101.com. Become a Patreon member by visiting www.patreon.com/dogspeak
- Update frequency
- every 9 days
- Average duration
- 43 minutes
- Episodes
- 245
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
Dog's Love Language and Recall Training
In this episode, Nikki and Britteny answer a couple of listener questions. Do dogs have a love language and what is the right way to train a recall.
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Cooperative Care and Fear Free Vet Care with Alicia and Dr. Sam
In this episode, Dr. Sam joins Alicia and Nikki to discuss cooperative care and taking your dog to a certified fear free veterinary clinic.
Your dog doesn't have to be stressed at the vet. Through co…
How Do I Know If My Dog is Trained? Part 2
In this episode, Amanda joins Nikki from Galway, Ireland as they discuss the different ways dog's behavior is considered and what the standards are for a well-behaved dog.
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How Do I Know If My Dog is Trained?
In this episode, Nikki and Britteny talk about more dog training myths as well as how Nikki has changed some of her training techniques based on the continuing research of dogs and their development.…
How to Identify Your Dog's Motivators and Teach Alternate Behavior.
In this episode, Nikki and Britteny talk about using your dog's natural motivators to teach alternate behaviors for particular situations your dog struggles within. Nikki encourages owners to make a …
When Your Dog's Trigger Lives in the Home
In this episode, Nikki and Britteny talk about how to handle when your dog's trigger lives inside the home. It is a very difficult situation that is very hard on all involved when your dog is severel…
Harmonious Home with Cats and Dogs with Pam Johnson-Bennett, CCBC
In this episode, Nikki fan girls out with Certified Cat Behavior Consultant and best-selling author, Pam Johnson-Bennett. These two ladies are self-proclaimed "Behavior Nerds" and spend an hour talki…
TikTok Talk
In this episode, Nikki talks about dog training videos found on TikTok. Are you following the right account to get accurate and up-to-date information? Nikki breaks down some myths and down right lie…
"Muster Dogs" Netflix Series Review
In this episode Nikki and Britteny give their opinion of the Netflix series, "Muster Dogs." Hear their takeaways on the dogs, the breeder, and the trainers. You do not have to watch the show to get s…
Why These Dog Trainers are Raising their Dogs Instead of Training them!
Kim Brophey joins Nikki this week to talk about how their mindset of "training" dogs has changed over the years. Kim talks about Monk, her massive Great Pyr/Golden Retriever mix, who is on par to rea…
Puppy Problems and Listener Questions
Gray joins Nikki to answer some listener questions and talk about some common puppy problems owners are running into this summer!
Naughty Dog Behavior, Part 2
Nikki and Britteny finish up talking about the top five "naughty" things dogs do. Is your dog really being naughty, needy, or are they just offering behavior? Learn how to recognize your dog's motiva…
Effects of spay and neuter on dogs' development with Daniel Shaw.
In this episode, Nikki is joined with Canine Behaviorist, Daniel Shaw, owner of Animal Behavior Kent in the UK. They discuss the issues with early spay and neuter on dogs and how the hormones play a …
Naughty Dog Behavior, part 1
In this episode, Nikki and Britteny talk about a recent article talking about dog's "naughty" behavior. Nikki talks about the myths and how you can help your dog correct any "naughty" behavior you ma…
We're Back!
In this episode, Amanda joins Nikki after a (too) long break to discuss what it feels like to recover from a spay, regulating our emotions to help our dogs, communication with a different species, an…
Listener Questions-May
In this episode, Nikki and Britteny answer a couple of questions from listeners, recap the trauma series, and talk about how a trip with the dogs created some interesting thoughts.
NOTE: We may have …
Understanding Trauma, Part Five
This is the final episode in the trauma series. Nikki and Britteny continue to share steps on how to assist your dog through trauma.
Much of Nikki's educa…
Understanding Trauma, Part Four
Nikki and Britteny get into the meat of what is expected by the dog owner when dealing with trauma. They really tried to do this in one episode but alas, there was too much to cover. So, you will be …
Understanding Trauma, Part Three
TW: Trauma, abuse, SH
In this episode, Nikki and Britteny finish up the effects of trauma to the brain. Knowing which state your dog's brain is in can help you build empathy and true understanding to …
Understanding Trauma, Part Two
TW: This episode contains discussion on trauma and abuse.
In this episode, Nikki and Britteny break down the specific parts of the brain that are affected by trauma. Understanding how your dog's brai…