Trigger Warning: Brief mention of suicide and animal abuse.  

In this episode, Nikki and Britteny discuss the importance of building your confidence as a dog owner. Britteny talks about her trip to the dog park with her puppy and how, as someone with anxiety, she has built her confidence in taking her dog in public. 

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Decoding Your Dog: A Live Behavior Support Session

Join me for a live virtual Q&A designed to help you make sense of your dog’s behavior and get clear, actionable guidance you can apply immediately. Whether you’re navigating reactivity, fear, stress-related behaviors, or everyday challenges, this session gives you the opportunity to ask direct questions and receive expert support in real time. You’ll walk away with a better understanding of what drives your dog’s behavior and practical steps you can start using the same day. Open to all dog guardians—bring your questions. January 8th, 2026 https://dogspeakgeek.thinkific.com/products/live_events/dog-behavior-live-event