Why does your dog do that? In the debut episode of the For Your K9 Podcast, Nancy and Lisa unpack three commonly misunderstood canine behaviors—zoomies, whale eye, and resource guarding—and explain what dogs may be communicating through each one. You’ll learn how context can reveal whether a behavior reflects play, excitement, stress, uncertainty, or a need for space; why observation matters more than labeling a dog; and when management should give way to thoughtful training. The episode closes with a simple challenge: choose one behavior that confuses or frustrates you, observe it three times without reacting, and ask yourself why it might be happening.

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Expert training, from the dog's perspective.

Why does your dog perform perfectly at home but struggle in class, out in public, or at a competition? In this episode of the For Your K9 Podcast, Nancy Reyes and Lisa Bataska explore the often-overlooked gap between training and trialing, explaining how context, distractions, stress, maturity, and handler pressure can affect a dog’s performance. They share practical strategies for helping dogs generalize their skills, including training in new environments, adjusting distance, duration, and distraction, avoiding overtraining, and preparing for the realities of competition and everyday life. Whether you participate in dog sports or simply want a more confident, responsive companion, this conversation will help you set realistic expectations and build lasting skills beyond the comfort of home.

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Expert training, from the dog's perspective.

In the debut episode of the For Your K9 Podcast, hosts Nancy and Lisa share the dogs, experiences, and lessons that shaped their journeys from corporate careers to professional dog training. They explore how their approach has evolved beyond obedience to focus on the whole dog—physical, emotional, and mental—and discuss common misconceptions about dominance, the realities of behavior change, and the importance of patience, boundaries, and genuine connection. Whether you live with a family companion, face behavioral challenges, or compete in dog sports, this introduction offers an honest and thoughtful look at what it means to remain a student of the dog.

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For Your K9, Inc.
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E: info@foryourk9.com
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Expert training, from the dog's perspective.