Kim Brophey joins Nikki on this week's episode. The conversation focuses on, well dogs, dog training, dog behavior, relationship with humans...you name it, we probably mention it. Enjoy!

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Kim Brophey, CDBC, CPDT-KA, is an applied ethologist and owner of The Dog Door Behavior Center in downtown Asheville, NC. Kim’s 20-year commitment to Family Dog Mediation® has been recognized both nationally and locally, awarded the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) Outstanding Trainer of the Year in 2009 and the Best Dog Trainer of WNC six years in a row. She has lectured and taught courses at colleges, universities, and conferences on canine behavior, ethology, and welfare. Kim is a member of the International Society for Applied Ethology and the Association of Professional Dog Trainers, and is a past board member of the International Association and Animal Behavior Consultants and the Asheville Humane Society.

Kim’s trademarked Dog L.E.G.S.® model is a groundbreaking new system for dog lovers to truly understand their dogs’ behavior- distilling multiple scientific disciplines and established principles into a simple and accessible framework for pet dogs and their people like never before. Kim is launching a coordinated grassroots movement to facilitate a paradigm shift and market disruption in the pet industry through: her book MEET YOUR DOG- The Game-Changing Guide to Understanding Your Dog’s Behavior, TEDx talk – The Problem with Treating a Dog Like a Pet, Canine Genetic Heritage Testing Software –The Dog Key®, National Dog L.E.G.S.® Association for pet industry businesses and organizations, L.E.G.S.® Applied Ethology Family Dog Mediation® Professional Course, and establishment of Asheville as the official Dog City, USA®. She has become a powerful leading voice in the dog behavior and training industry internationally, with students all over the world. Kim’s vision is to facilitate a critical paradigm shift in our relationships with dogs- building bridges and inspiring others with comprehensive, practical science to redefine how we perceive, talk about, and treat our canine companions as a society.

In this mini-episode, Nikki talks about the details of setting up a spa room for your dog. Spa rooms are crucial to allow dogs to decompress and learn to complete the stress cycle.

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Mentioned in this episode:

The Neuroscience of Resolving Frustration in Dogs

Oct. 5th-6th, 2024 Nashville, TN https://tinyurl.com/5346s8jk Early Bird unti Aug. 5th.

Justine Shuurmans', CPDT-KA and Family Dog Mediator, of The Family Dog joins Nikki on today's episode. Justine is the developer of The Dial Method.

The Dial Method is a multi-functional system that meets dog owners exactly where they are and helps them create a plan to teach the entire family on the ways to interact with the family dog.

Get The Dial Method at www.thefamilydog.com and purchase the books through Amazon.

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The WHITE Dial Method book is out NOW!!

The WHITE workbook is also available.

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Mentioned in this episode:

The Neuroscience of Resolving Frustration in Dogs

Oct. 5th-6th, 2024 Nashville, TN https://tinyurl.com/5346s8jk Early Bird unti Aug. 5th.