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 list of their dog's top five rewards, top five behaviors, and a list of their most difficult situations. Knowing this can help direct your dog to more appropriate behavior to earn the main reward they are after.

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The Dog Beneath the Behavior

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The Dog Beneath the Behavior

What if your dog’s behavior isn’t the problem—but communication? In The Dog Beneath the Behavior, I take you beyond what your dog is doing and help you understand what may be happening underneath it. We’ll explore how chronic stress, fear, anxiety, and trauma can shape behavior—and how safety, connection, and compassion can create real change. If you’re ready to stop asking, “How do I fix this behavior?” and start asking, “What does my dog need?” then The Dog Beneath the Behavior is for you. Now on Amazon.