Episode 309: Behavior Is Communication: Decode Your Dog By Understanding Their 5 Core Needs

What if every time your dog misbehaves, pulls on the leash, barks excessively, or completely ignores you, they're actually trying to communicate something important? Our dog's behavior is communication, and we can decode what they are telling us through understanding their 5 core needs. When we are able to truly listen to what our dogs are showing us, it opens the door to better understanding, stronger connection, and a well-behaved dog who can thrive.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

The answer to ‘What is the biggest dog training challenge I've ever faced?’
A list of 20 common struggles dog owners face and what they may really mean.
The five core needs of dogs: emotional, physical, social, mental, and daily thrive.
How unmet emotional needs can show up in ways we don’t expect.
Why psychological safety matters just as much as physical safety.
The impact of nutrition, sleep, exercise, and wellness on behavior.
How to recognize and support your dog’s social and mental needs.
What dogs need to truly flourish in daily life.
A simple way to shift from frustration to understanding with your dog.