<p>In this episode, Nikki and Britteny discuss why it is important for your dog to give consent before you pet, touch or pick up your dog. Respecting your dog's signals, and allowing them to say "no" actually allows your dog to learn to trust you, and strengthens the bond between human and dog. </p><a rel="payment" href="http://www.patreon.com/dogspeak">Support the show</a>

In this episode, Nikki and Britteny discuss why it is important for your dog to give consent before you pet, touch or pick up your dog. Respecting your dog's signals, and allowing them to say "no" actually allows your dog to learn to trust you, and strengthens the bond between human and dog. Support the show

<p>In this episode, Nikki and Britteny discuss why it is important for your dog to give consent before you pet, touch or pick up your dog. Respecting your dog's signals, and allowing them to say "no" actually allows your dog to learn to trust you, and strengthens the bond between human and dog.&nbsp;</p><a href="http://www.patreon.com/dogspeak" rel="noopener noreferrer">Support the show</a>

It's Okay for Your Dog to Say "No"

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&nbsp;

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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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