DogSpeak: Redefining Dog Training

Updated: 06 May 2025 • 227 episodes
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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 

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Ness Jones is a Certified Separation Anxiety Pro Behavior Consultant (​Cert. SAPBC) and runs an international program successfully working remotely with clients around the world. Ness has a number of other qualifications, but it is the separation anxiety certification that means the most to her, knowing there are many

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In this episode, Nikki introduces the clicker, along with the rules she likes to follow, and how you can use it to train your dog. Follow along on our social media channels to watch videos of Nikki using the clicker with Willow. Be sure to sign up for our newsletter so you don't miss out on exclusive offers to DogSpeak

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Nikki breaks down the individual components of LEGS for your dog. When looking at behavior, we must take in consideration every dog's individual LEGS. This allows for appropriate management, meeting your dog where he is, and finding the right solution. If you are unsure of the genetic aspect of your dog, check out The

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Gray joins Nikki to explore how to build a strong relationship with your dog by finding the path of least resistance. That path can be rough and full of obstacles—or it can be smooth and natural, like butter. But remember, the path that works for one person might not work for another. Tune in to discover how to find yo

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In this episode, Nikki discusses your dog's brain and how the pathways are similar to an interstate. Interstates have off-ramps, or they would get gridlocked. Does your dog's interstate brain have off-ramps or rest and renewal or is he constantly fighting the enormous amount of traffic flowing nowhere? dogspeak101.com

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Nikki talks about Willow's zodiac sign and compares her current personality with the traits of a Scorpio. Understanding that many behavior traits are genetic and not learned can help you find the path of least resistance in creating a relationship with your dog. Find your dog's zodiac sign and let us know if your dog m

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