This week’s caller loves having her dog on the couch — when he’s clean. But when he’s muddy? Not so much.Totally fair… except for one tiny problem: dogs find our 'grey' areas very tricky. “Sometimes” isn’t in their language file. So when the boundaries shift - they’re not being naughty — they’re just confused. *Enter frustration for EVERYONE!In this episode, we explore why clarity is actually the KINDEST thing we can offer our dogs.🫖 We share:- Why “sometimes” rules make dogs guess — and stress.- How to meet your dog’s social and comfort needs before setting human ones.- Why clear boundaries build trust, not tension.💛 Plus, our hack of the week — a simple trick to help your dog understand when it’s a “yes” and when it’s a “not today.”____________________SHOW NOTES:To leave us a message and to buy Justine or Kim's programs go to our home page:https://www.thefamilydog.com/your-dogs-not-brokenIF YOU LIKE WHAT YOU HEAR... ⭐️ RATE or REVIEW to help us reach more people🎧 SUBSCRIBE and you'll be first to hear new eps❤️ SHARE with a friend who needs itGet 15% off The Dial Method®️: ⁠⁠https://www.thefamilydog.com/dial-method-podcast⁠

In this episode of Your Dog’s Not Broken, we meet a shepherd mix who says “heck NO!” anytime a brush comes near her tail.

If this sounds familiar, a) you’re not alone and b) your dog’s not being dramatic... they’re giving you great intel on how they feel.

We’re untangling WHY so many dogs hate being brushed, what it feels like from their side, and how to turn grooming from a battle into teamwork.

Want to read your dog’s signals, feel confident, and make grooming calm and predictable? This one’s for you.

🫖 We share:

- What allogrooming (yep, science-y word for grooming each other) teaches us about how dogs connect.

- How to keep your trust account topped up, even when the brush comes out.

- The “grooming goodies” hack — to make things go more smoothlySHOW NOTES:

To leave us a message and to buy Justine or Kim's programs go to our home page: https://www.thefamilydog.com/your-dogs-not-broken

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FAB PEOPLE mentioned in this episode:⁠Suzanne Clothier's Book: Bones Would Rain from the Sky⁠:https://suzanneclothier.com/shop/bones-rain-sky/

In this episode, we’re wading into a topic that might raise an eyebrow or two ... “parenting” your dog.

Before you roll your eyes, hear us out!

From setting boundaries and meeting needs to being clear and kind, we unpack how the stuff that works for kids actually works beautifully for dogs too.

This episode’s full of lightbulb moments, real-life stories, and easy shifts that’ll make life with your dog a whole lot smoother.

We reveal:

• A TOOL for identifying trouble areas and solving problems in your own household.
• A helpful HACK to channel zoomies into fun (and sane) play
• ONE single shift in perspective that changes everything.

Get 15% off The Dial Method®️: ⁠https://www.thefamilydog.com/dial-method-podcast⁠