Feb 27, 2023
Join us today as Kathy discusses the impact of reward-based obedience training on the relationship with our dogs. She explains how a transactional approach can damage trust and make cooperation difficult.
The transactional dynamic of reward-based training can lead to power imbalances, erode trust, and cause stress...
Feb 20, 2023
In this episode, host Kathy Kawalec shares five tips on how you can deepen your love and connection with your dog. Through a story about a dog mom named Sarah and her dog who had a challenging past, listeners will learn how to implement the following tips in their own lives:
How to spend quality time with your dog in...
Feb 13, 2023
“I want my dogs to wait at the gate or doorway and to take turns… Why? Because I want to minimize chaos. I don't want dogs running into each other, hurting each other, or running into me and hurting me. I want some order, so we are all safe, calm, and happy.” This is Kathy’s example of a real-life scenario when...
Feb 6, 2023
“The more opportunities I give my dogs to say no, the more likely they are to say yes when it's really important.” This is Kathy’s framework for giving dogs real-life choices in a way that works for everyone.
In this episode of Enlightened by Dogs, Kathy talks about lifestyle choices, agency, responsibility, and...