{"podcast":{"title":"DogSpeak: Redefining Dog Training","slug":"dogspeak-redefining-dog-training-893433","podcast_index_feed_id":893433,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/dogspeak/","website_url":"http://www.dogspeak101.com","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/a1ad2ef6-6309-40b6-b852-db2c45e8176c/p51rVmzCNw8tysDLlOV2X3kt.jpg","author":"Nikki Ivey","episode_count":277,"summary":"Understand your dog better with DogSpeak founder, Nikki Ivey--a professional Canine Behavior Specialist, trainer and Family Dog Mediator. Learn why it's not about just fixing your dog's behavior but about understanding why the behavior is occurring. Nikki often shares the mic with wife and DogSpeak manager, Britteny, along with other fantastic guests. Whether the discussion is about real life manners, inappropriate behavior or nutrition, this podcast has it all. We focus on building relationships, not dictatorships. Learn more about DogSpeak and Nikki Ivey by checking out www.dogspeak101.com. Become a Patreon member by visiting www.patreon.com/dogspeak","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dogspeak-redefining-dog-training-893433"},"episode":{"title":"Say What You Mean: Helping Your Dog Understand Expectations","slug":"say-what-you-mean-helping-your-dog-understand-expectations","published_at":"2026-03-03T05:15:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dogspeak-redefining-dog-training-893433/say-what-you-mean-helping-your-dog-understand-expectations","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dogspeak-redefining-dog-training-893433","url":"https://dogspeak101.com/podcast/say-what-you-mean-helping-your-dog-understand-expectations","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/140e089a-c841-4e0e-abb2-f6a129cfd7eb.mp3","summary":"Episode Description: The words we choose matter more than we think. In this episode, we explore how unclear, emotional, or inconsistent language can create confusion for dogs—and how simple shifts in the way we communicate can transform behavior. Instead of focusing on what we don’t want, we’ll talk about how to clearly teach what we do want. You’ll learn why dogs struggle with vague corrections like “no,” how to replace them with direction, and how clarity reduces stress in the nervous system—for both you and your dog. When expectations are communicated clearly, behavior improves because the dog finally understands the assignment. If you’ve ever felt like your dog “should know better,” this episode will help you reframe that thought and give you practical tools to communicate in a way your dog can truly understand. Clear words create calm behavior. dogspeak101.com dogspeakgeek.thinkific.com patreon.com/dogspeak","meta_description":"Episode Description: The words we choose matter more than we think. In this episode, we explore how unclear, emotional, or inconsistent language can creat…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1592,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/dogspeak-redefining-dog-training-893433/episodes/say-what-you-mean-helping-your-dog-understand-expectations/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dogspeak-redefining-dog-training-893433/say-what-you-mean-helping-your-dog-understand-expectations.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}