Did you know that too many dog training sessions are conducted without the trainer understanding what is really going on from the dog’s perspective? Because so many trainers don’t have an educational background in dog behavior, they resort to dominance and control and they communicate to you, the client, that you need to control and dominate your dog. Their reasoning behind these methods originate from the dominance theory about wolves, pack theory, and that you have to show your dog you are the Alpha - and from the behavioral psychology models that have dominated dog training for decades.

But the REAL reason behind any excuse to use dominance or control is a lack of understanding and the root cause behind it, which is fear. Fear makes you powerless. Nobody likes to feel powerless, which is why it is much better to empower yourself with knowledge.

This brings me to this thing, or tool, I have created…. A framework I call the Umbrella Framework. This is basically a framework for understanding what your dog needs MORE from you than training and to help prevent, reduce, and resolve behavior issues and experience REAL change for the long-haul.

The Umbrella Framework: Understand. Unplug. Unleash. Unfold.

-The Key to A Better Life With Your Dog.

The 4 Guiding Principles (Understand. Unplug. Unleash. Unfold.) form the umbrella of ‘Dog Life Navigation’, under which your dog’s C.O.M.P.A.S.S. helps you fulfill ALL his/her needs and balance his 4 L.E.G.S.®(the ONLY way to resolve behavior issues!) - leading to an enriched & nuanced life for you both.

Unconventional. Provocative. Disruptive. - (perhaps)…..but BETTER.

Thank you for listening with an open mind, heart, and soul,

Vivi MJ

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This is THE no.1 podcast where your dog’s voice is heard. The first of its kind. This podcast is where the TRUTH is told about dogs. You may not like what I talk about. You may not agree with the things I say. And that’s perfectly fine. Whether you agree or not, I would love to get a conversation going. It’s time for change. Change is always uncomfortable. But our dogs need us to change…..that’s why I’m doing this.

I reached out on social media encouraging people to connect with me and let me know what they would like me to talk about. It’s not easy being a small voice in a vast ocean of much more sophisticated, skilled, educated, cool, and louder voices - but to my surprise and excitement, a listener reached out on Instagram and told me

quote” I would love to hear more on connecting on an emotional level with dogs. Unlearning the training we’re doing. The whole industry, not just anti one side”

Yes! This is such an important conversation to have. The part about connecting with our dogs on another level than training and this is what my work is all about - but also to look at what we do as dog professionals in a much more nuanced way.

To make a connection with anyone, human or animal, you have to first be able to understand WHO they are and WHY they do what they do. You have to be willing to hear their story, to hear their voice, to listen and build trust - help them FEEL safe - that you have their back. You have to give them your full attention and really SEE the being in front of you. You have to give them YOUR TIME.

UNPLUG training as the first thought when it comes to your dog. This is NOT his main need!!

UNLEASH your need for control and learn to engage in REAL communication and understand what your dog is saying (with his body language). Then you’ll be ready to get down on the floor and get to know your dog, connect with him spiritually and emotionally.

You will be able to HEAR his voice. I encourage you to go to my website and download the FREE ebook on living life unplugged. See details below.

Thank you for listening with an open mind, heart, and soul,

Vivi MJ

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PODCAST50 for $50 off if you purchase before February 26th 2024. Find out more:

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It’s a new dawn. It’s time. For change. And if you have listened before, you will notice the new music and the name change.

This podcast is changing name because I have an even more important mission to fulfill.

It’s time to stand up for those who cannot speak for themselves, our best friends, our loyal companions, our dogs, who have our backs - but do we have theirs?

I will argue that in too many cases we don’t but we can learn how to have their backs and that is my mission with Dog Training Unplugged.

I encourage you to Be a Voice, not an Echo. Stand up for your dog

and Let’s hear your dog’s voice!

My new mission with this podcast is to raise awareness about the current state of our pet dog population, to challenge you to think deeply about what we humans are doing to, and around our dogs.

To help YOU take responsibility for YOUR actions and choices which affect your dog’s behavior and welfare directly.

It’s time to UNPLUG Dog Training and what I mean by that exactly is what you can learn in this podcast.

It’s time to get down on the floor and connect with your dog…..HEAR his voice and transform your relationship with him.

It’s time to do away with outdated dog training methods and HELP our dogs the way they NEED our help.

Thank you for listening with your soul, an open heart and mind,

Vivi MJ

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PODCAST50 for $50 off if you purchase before January 28th 2024. Find out more:

https://www.thedogtalker.com/dog-training-unplugged-course

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