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Ep. 13: Is It Reactivity or Is It Pain?
In this solo episode, Iâm diving deeper into a topic that sparked a lot of interest after my conversation with Mike Shikashioâthe role pain can play in a dogâs reactivity. Could discomfort, injury, or even subtle...
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Ep.12: Understanding Dog Aggression Without Judgment: A Deep Dive with Michael Shikashio
In this episode, I sit down with world-renowned aggression expert Michael Shikashio, CDBC, to talk about what aggression really isâand what it definitely isnât. We dive into how he got started in the field, the...
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Ep.11: Attunement: The Missing Link Between You, Nature, and Your Dog
Do you ever walk outside and realize youâve completely missed the moment? You didnât notice the birds. You didnât feel the breeze. You didnât even breathe deeply. If that feels familiar, youâre not alone â and todayâs...
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Ep. 10: The Real Roadblocks to Learning & Training (For You and Your Dog)
If youâve ever felt stuck in your dog training journey â like youâre doing all the âright thingsâ but still not making progress â this episode is for you. Weâre diving into the real forces that impact learning and...
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Ep. 9: What Puppy Socialization Can Teach Us About Being Human
We often think of socialization as a checklist: meet people, meet dogs, go for walks. But socialization â true, meaningful socialization â goes so much deeper. Itâs not just about exposure. Itâs about cultivating an...
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Ep. 8: Enriching Our Pet's Lives with Emily Strong
Todayâs episode is going to fundamentally change the way you think about enrichment â and what it truly means to help our dogs live more enriched lives.
Ashley sits down with Emily Strong, one of the world's leading...
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Ep. 7: Taking the Pressure Off - In Dog Training and Life
In this episode of The Co-Regulated K-9s Podcast, weâre talking all about pressureâand not just the obvious kind. From spatial and physical pressure to emotional, social, and perceived pressure, we unpack how these...
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Ep. 6: How Stress Affects Dogs and Humans - What It Does to the BodyâAnd What You Can Do About It
In this deeply personal and educational episode, I share how stress shaped my own health journey with chronic illness and how it shows up in the dogs I work withâsometimes with heartbreaking consequences. From the...
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Ep.5: Navigating Everyone's Opinions About Your Dog & Noticing The Good
In this episode, we're diving deep into something thatâs often overlooked but incredibly powerful â acknowledgment. From recognizing your dogâs efforts (even the tiny ones) to noticing your own progress, Iâll share...
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Episode 4: [BONUS] Unpacking the Human-Dog Dynamic with Marco Adda
In this special bonus episode, I sit down with Marco Addaâresearcher, anthrozoologist, dog behavior consultant, and educatorâto explore how ethics, empathy, and co-regulation are reshaping our relationship with dogs....
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Ep. 3: Donât Eat That! Training Tales, Pica Problems & Making Training Fun
In this episode of Co-Regulated K-9s, weâre diving into the wild world of dogs eating things they definitely shouldnâtâyes, weâre talking about pica in dogs. From rocks and socks to mulch and mystery objects, Iâll...
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Ep. 2: Lifeâs Gonna Life â How to Help Your Dog (and Yourself) Handle It Better
In this episode of The Co-Regulated K-9s Podcast, weâre talking about something we donât talk about enough in the dog training worldâresilience. Not just for our dogs, but for ourselves too. Whether you're navigating...
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