Dog ChatsAuthor: Dog Chats
You love your dogs, but sometimes their behavior can be confusing, frustrating or even embarrassing. Join Emma Clifford, a CPDT certified dog trainer, and Kirsten Wojcik, an IAABC certified dog behavior consultant and Licensed Family Dog Mediator as they chat about behavior, ways to connect with dogs, how to build positive relationships and their journeys with their own dogs. Respected in their field for their creative approach to challenging dog behavior and finding ways to meet the needs of both families and their dogs, Emma and Kirsten offer practical advice and a bit of humor. To connect with your Dog Chats podcast hosts use these links: Emma: https://www.ecdogtraining.com Kirsten: https://www.kwhappydogs.com Language: en Genres: Education, Kids & Family, Pets & Animals Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Episode 35: Meeting the Needs of Dogs and People: Not a Prescribed Recipe
Episode 36
Friday, 21 November, 2025
Ever wonder what really happens behind the scenes when we work with dogs and their humans? In this episode, Emma and Kirsten take you from the very first phone call—where we begin uncovering goals, concerns, and unique dynamics—all the way to meeting the individual needs of both dogs and their people. We talk about the conversations that shape our approach, the observations we make long before the leash is ever clipped on, and how every plan is built around real lives, real challenges, and real relationships. You’ll hear how we adapt, pivot, and customize our work, because helping dogs and their families thrive is not a prescribed recipe—it’s a responsive, collaborative process rooted in understanding. If you've ever wondered what the journey looks like from that initial “Can you help us?” to meaningful change at home, this episode pulls back the curtain.












