In this episode, Nikki gives advice on preparing your dog for the upcoming holiday season. Whether you are hosting or traveling, there are many things you can do to help your dog feel as little stress as possible.

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In this episode, Bethany Cunningham of Family Paws chats with Gray and I about dealing with dogs and toddlers. There are so many points to consider when bringing a child into your home with dogs and Bethany gives us great advice on the safest way to do so.

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In this episode, Nikki discusses the lack of food motivation in dogs. Is a lack of food motivation a real issue or is your dog suffering from poor gut health? In the rare instance your dog is motivated at a lower level when using food, Nikki gives you ideas on how to work using rewards in your environment.

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In this episode, Nikki and Gray talk with Family Paws expert, Bethany Cunningham, CPDT-KA on preparing Gray to the TWINS he and his wife are expecting in November.

Family Paws provides specialized programs and support for new and expecting parents with dogs. Family Paws Parent Education | Dog Training for Baby Interactions

Since 2002, their goal has been to increase safety and reduce stress in homes with young children and family dogs. They help to answer the question “How can we prepare our dog for life with baby/children?”

Jennifer Shryock, owner and founder of Family Paws, saw a need for resources and information to support new and expecting families with dogs. While answering calls for a German Shepherd rescue Jennifer heard firsthand the concerns, challenges, and heartache families experienced. From fearing how their dog would accept a new addition to a serious bite to a toddler, families needed more support and resources. Recognizing this need led Jennifer down the path to developing this very important niche, dog and baby/toddler dynamics and safety through Family Paws. We strongly believe that education empowers, and our goal is to increase safety and decrease stress for all family members through education and realistic expectations.

Bethany is Family Paws Program Development & Educator Program Co-Instructor. She is a mom, professional dog trainer, and professional photographer. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, and is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer with a focus on behavior modification in pet dogs.

Bethany has a deep love of animal behavior, child development, and visual arts, and is delighted by the fact that her multiple roles with Family Paws Parent Education bring all of those passions together. Bethany finds great joy in helping families succeed through relationship-building, empathetic practices for both dogs and children alike, and brings that enthusiasm to Family Paws both in her role with program development and as a co-instructor for the Family Paws Educator course. To learn more about Bethany, you can go to www.trainingbyconnection.com, or can view her portfolio at www.bethanyrosephoto.com.

In this episode, Nikki, Gray, and Alicia review the book, "Burnout" by Emily Nagoski, PhD and Amelia Nagoski, DMA. The discussion gets personal about how each member works on completing their stress cycle as well as how the book helped to understand others in their lives, and how we can take this information to help us with our dogs.

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In this episode, Nikki and Britt give three hacks you can use to help your dog navigate this world and to make things a little easier on you. There are so many hacks but this episode we cover three that you can start using today.

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In this second part talking LEGS, we discuss the Genetics and Self aspect of your canine best friend.

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In this episode, Britteny is back to talk about canine ethology and how DogSpeak uses the LEGS model when working with behavior.

Kim Brophey, a prominent figure in the study of animal behavior, has innovatively integrated an ethological approach into applied behavior analysis. Her trademarked analysis tool, “LEGS,” which encapsulates learning, environment, genetics, and self, complements the more widely recognized “ABC” model—antecedent, behavior, consequence.

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In this episode, Nikki is accompanied by Veterinary Behaviorist Dr. Chris Pachel to explore the potential problems associated with daily dog daycare and frequent visits to the dog park. They discuss whether such routines could lead to elevated cortisol levels that may hinder a dog's capacity for self-regulation.

Dr. Pachel is a board-certified Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists. His work has garnered him international recognition as a thought leader, and coveted keynote speaker and educator. Dr. Pachel has traveled the world, headlining international conferences & teaching inspiring lessons about animal aggression, animal behavior, and industry trends.

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Helen St. Pierre, founder of NH non-profit, Old Dogs Go To Helen, joins the pod today to talk about senior dogs.

"We don't talk about seniors enough! I am very guilty of this as my job often doesn't include seniors." - Nikki

Nikki heard Helen speak at the annual LEGS Conference where she opened Nikki's eyes to adjusting our homes and expectations with our senior dogs, not just our pups and adolescent dogs.

Old Dogs Go To Helen is not a facility or a shelter. It is a sanctuary for senior and hospice dogs and hub for people who love old dogs, want to rescue or adopt them, and if they can't, they can donate to help them however they can until that dog finds their forever home. Dogs that need further testing, dogs that need special food, dogs that need costly medical expenses, and dogs that need to be highlighted over others because they aren't as young and spry as the rest. We share older dogs available for adoption there or those that are in need of things. We work with shelters and rescues to help these dogs get what they need without the shelter or rescue having to drain their own resources. It is the best way we can help as many dogs as we can without having them all on our sofa. 

The plan for this is to help spread awareness of the joys of senior dog adoption, to help people see how bringing an old dog into your home, for no matter how long, is simply one of the best things you can do for your soul, not to mention what it does for the dog. And if people want to support the mission or cause they can, and if not, they can see some really cute grey faces and maybe tell their friends!" 

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