Podcast appearances and mentions of kathy kawalec

Today on The Enlightened by Dogs Show, our host Kathy Kawalec dives deep into the beautiful world of empathy, connection, and mindful partnership with our dogs. She reminds us that it's not just about what we do, but also about who we are being in our relationship with our dogs. Our intentions and values shape our actions and the results we achieve.   To truly connect with our dogs, Kathy encourages us to reflect on what we truly value and desire in our relationship with them. She shares some fantastic exercises to help us gain clarity on our core values and the qualities we aspire to live by. By making value declarations based on these qualities, we can guide our actions and intentions in our relationship with our dogs.   But it doesn't stop there! Kathy wants us to imagine what our dogs love about our relationship and the qualities they value in a human partner. By expressing these qualities in our interactions with our dogs, we can create an even stronger bond.   Tune in to cultivate a more fulfilling and successful partnership with your dogs.   Key Takeaways: It's not just about what we do, but also about who we are being in our relationship with our dogs. Reflect on your core values and the qualities you admire in others to guide your actions and intentions. Imagine what your dog loves about your relationship and express those qualities in your interactions.   LOVE TO LEARN MORE?  Become a calm and confident Dog Mom with a cooperative, happy dog ... without obedience training, or relying on treats or arousing games, or corrections of any type.    Here are some next steps:   SUBSCRIBE to Kathy's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/DancingHeartsDogAcademy/videos   LISTEN or READ Kathy's Podcast and Blog on her Website: https://dancingheartsdogacademy.com/   GET STARTED work with Kathy: https://dancinghearts.link/foundation   LET'S CONNECT on the socials for more partnership tips and advice: -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dancinghearts/ -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kathykawalec/   LISTEN TO PODCASTS: Subscribe to the Enlightened By Dogs podcast in your favorite app! Don't forget to leave us a rating and review – it would make Kathy very happy!   Subscribe on  Apple Podcasts | Listen on Spotify Connect on Facebook: facebook.com/dancinghearts/

In this podcast episode, Kathy Kawalec talks about the importance of communication in building a beautiful and cooperative relationship with our dogs. She starts by expressing how living with dogs is a gift, despite the challenges that sometimes come with it. Kathy emphasizes that communication with our dogs isn't just about giving commands; it's a two-way street. It's about exchanging ideas, feelings, and understanding each other's intentions. She points out that dogs don't just act out or misbehave without a reason. Instead, their actions often come from a place of need or misunderstanding. Understanding this can change how we respond to them. Kathy dives deeper into the concept of intention in communication. She explains that knowing the purpose behind our dogs' actions can help us understand them better. For example, a dog not coming in from the backyard when called isn't trying to be uncooperative but might be busy or wrapped up in something. Kathy encourages dog moms to see behavior as a form of communication and to look beneath the surface to understand the real message our dogs are trying to convey. Throughout the episode, Kathy advocates for a partnership approach in our relationship with dogs. She stresses the importance of being attentive, responsive, and respectful to both our needs and our dogs' needs. By focusing on building a consensual and collaborative partnership, we can create a deeper bond and a more harmonious life with our canine companions. Key Takeaways Communication is Two-Way: Building a relationship with our dogs involves listening and understanding their needs and expressions, not just giving commands. Understanding Intentions: Behind every action of our dogs is an intention. Understanding these intentions can help resolve misunderstandings and strengthen our bond. Behavior as Communication: Dogs communicate through their behavior. Recognizing this can help us respond more empathetically to their needs. Partnership Approach: Building a partnership with our dogs, based on mutual respect and understanding, is more effective than focusing solely on obedience. Respectful and Consensual Relationship: Our interactions with our dogs should be based on mutual consent and respect, considering both their needs and ours.   LOVE TO LEARN MORE?  Become a calm and confident Dog Mom with a cooperative, happy dog ... without obedience training, or relying on treats or arousing games, or corrections of any type.    Here are some next steps:   SUBSCRIBE to Kathy's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/DancingHeartsDogAcademy/videos   LISTEN or READ Kathy's Podcast and Blog on her Website: https://dancingheartsdogacademy.com/   GET STARTED work with Kathy: https://dancinghearts.link/foundation   LET'S CONNECT on the socials for more partnership tips and advice: -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dancinghearts/ -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kathykawalec/   LISTEN TO PODCASTS: Subscribe to the Enlightened By Dogs podcast in your favorite app! Don't forget to leave us a rating and review – it would make Kathy very happy!   Subscribe on  Apple Podcasts | Listen on Spotify Connect on Facebook: facebook.com/dancinghearts/  

Kathy Kawalec shares an intimate story about her border collie Maya, who had been rejected by three homes by the time she was six months old. Maya was labeled "untrainable" due to her uncontrollable and dangerous chasing habits. Experienced trainers struggled with her, but Kathy approached the situation differently. Instead of focusing on training specific behaviors, Kathy prioritized establishing a strong foundation with Maya, emphasizing these key partnership principles: Role modeling: Showing Maya the norms of living as a family and helping her adapt through classical conditioning. Meeting Maya's needs: Ensuring she felt heard, had a sense of belonging, and felt she was contributing to the family. Building trust: Not setting timelines for Maya's progress, but taking things day by day. Decision-making: Using the clarity framework to guide choices, based on trust and desired outcomes. The Partnership Dance Steps: Incorporating dance steps into their daily activities to foster connection and communication. Once their foundation was strong, Kathy began Maya's sheepdog training. This once "untrainable" dog went on to become a finalist in national competitions and was ranked among the top 30 in North American border collie sheepdog standings. The essence of their journey is a testament to the power of patience, understanding, and partnership. Kathy encourages others to adopt a similar approach, emphasizing the "95% Rule" (only asking your dog to do something if you're 95% certain they can do what you're about to ask) and prioritizing deep listening and building a sense of belonging. Kathy's story with Maya serves as an inspiration to believe in the potential of every dog, regardless of their past.   LOVE TO LEARN MORE?  Become a calm and confident Dog Mom with a cooperative, happy dog ... without obedience training, or relying on treats or arousing games, or corrections of any type.    Here are some next steps:   SUBSCRIBE to Kathy's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/DancingHeartsDogAcademy/videos   LISTEN or READ Kathy's Podcast and Blog on her Website: https://dancingheartsdogacademy.com/   GET STARTED work with Kathy: https://dancinghearts.link/foundation   LET'S CONNECT on the socials for more partnership tips and advice: -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dancinghearts/ -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kathykawalec/   LISTEN TO PODCASTS: Subscribe to the Enlightened By Dogs podcast in your favorite app! Don't forget to leave us a rating and review – it would make Kathy very happy!   Subscribe on  Apple Podcasts | Listen on Spotify Connect on Facebook: facebook.com/dancinghearts/

In this episode of Enlightened by Dogs, Kathy Kawalec delves into the concept of understanding our dogs' behavior as communication, helping us to move away from frustration. She teaches us how to reframe our thoughts and reactions to our dogs when they don't seem to listen, and to see their actions as an unmet need rather than defiance.    Kathy emphasizes the importance of connecting with our dogs on a deeper level by stepping into their paws and meeting them where they are. This episode offers valuable insights on how to create a stronger bond with our dogs and help them feel valued, loved, and understood, ultimately leading to a more attentive and responsive relationship.   In this episode:   Reframe your thoughts and see your dog's behavior as communication of an unmet need. Connect with your dog on a deeper level and strive for connection instead of correction. Guide and role model your dog by being clear, patient, and engaging in a heart-to-heart connection.   Quotes:   "Behavior is communication, so we want to look underneath the surface for a deeper understanding of what's really behind our dog's behavior." - Kathy Kawalec   “Let's create a world where our dogs feel loved, valued, and like they truly belong in our family.”  - Kathy Kawalec   "Instead of frustration, adopt the mindset of: Let's figure this out together. Let's break it down, and take one small step at a time." - Kathy Kawalec   LOVE TO LEARN MORE?  Become a calm and confident Dog Mom with a cooperative, happy dog ... without obedience training, or relying on treats or arousing games, or corrections of any type.    Here are some next steps:   SUBSCRIBE to Kathy's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/DancingHeartsDogAcademy/videos   LISTEN or READ Kathy's Podcast and Blog on her Website: https://dancingheartsdogacademy.com/   GET STARTED work with Kathy: https://dancinghearts.link/foundation   LET'S CONNECT on the socials for more partnership tips and advice: -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dancinghearts/ -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kathykawalec/   LISTEN TO PODCASTS: Subscribe to the Enlightened By Dogs podcast in your favorite app! Don't forget to leave us a rating and review – it would make Kathy very happy!   Subscribe on  Apple Podcasts | Listen on Spotify Connect on Facebook: facebook.com/dancinghearts/ 

In this enlightening episode of "Enlightened by Dogs," host Kathy Kawalec explores the importance of communication as the foundation for building a successful, heart-centered relationship with your dog. Kathy delves into the various aspects of communication, including the exchange of information, ideas, and feelings between you and your dog. Throughout the episode, Kathy emphasizes the importance of a dialogue loop, a two-way exchange between you and your dog that fosters understanding and cooperation.  She shares insights on how humans often inadvertently teach their dogs to ignore them by focusing on training instead of cooperation, or by being distracted and incongruent. To build a strong partnership, Kathy encourages dog moms to be fully aware and consciously communicate with their dogs during every interaction. Kathy also discusses the significance of nonverbal communication and the power of intention in enhancing the partnership with your dog. By understanding the intention behind your dog's choices and behaviors, you can develop a deeper bond and establish trust. Key Takeaways: 1. Communication is essential for building a successful relationship with your dog and involves a dialogue loop that goes beyond just information exchange. 2. Be conscious of the impact of nonverbal communication and how it affects the bond with your dog. 3. Recognize and respect the intentions behind your dog's behaviors to foster a deeper understanding and connection. 4. Assess your dog's situation before expecting a response, just as you would for yourself. 5. Partnership with your dog develops through small moments of communication, intention, and understanding. Quotes: 1. "One little moment at a time, one little decision at a time, one little communication at a time. That is how a partnership develops." - Kathy Kawalec 2. "Our reactive, distracted, unruly dogs are not giving us a hard time. They're having a hard time." - Kathy Kawalec 3. "In the quiet moments of understanding and connection, we find a love that speaks louder than words – the language of our hearts."

Subhead: Deepen your connection with your dog by understanding the art of communication Description: In this enlightening episode of "Enlightened by Dogs," host Kathy Kawalec explores the importance of communication as the foundation for building a successful, heart-centered relationship with your dog. Kathy delves into the various aspects of communication, including the exchange of information, ideas, and feelings between you and your dog. Throughout the episode, Kathy emphasizes the importance of a dialogue loop, a two-way exchange between you and your dog that fosters understanding and cooperation.  She shares insights on how humans often inadvertently teach their dogs to ignore them by focusing on training instead of cooperation, or by being distracted and incongruent. To build a strong partnership, Kathy encourages dog moms to be fully aware and consciously communicate with their dogs during every interaction. Kathy also discusses the significance of nonverbal communication and the power of intention in enhancing the partnership with your dog. By understanding the intention behind your dog's choices and behaviors, you can develop a deeper bond and establish trust. Key Takeaways: 1. Communication is essential for building a successful relationship with your dog and involves a dialogue loop that goes beyond just information exchange. 2. Be conscious of the impact of nonverbal communication and how it affects the bond with your dog. 3. Recognize and respect the intentions behind your dog's behaviors to foster a deeper understanding and connection. 4. Assess your dog's situation before expecting a response, just as you would for yourself. 5. Partnership with your dog develops through small moments of communication, intention, and understanding. Quotes: 1. "One little moment at a time, one little decision at a time, one little communication at a time. That is how a partnership develops." - Kathy Kawalec 2. "Our reactive, distracted, unruly dogs are not giving us a hard time. They're having a hard time." - Kathy Kawalec 3. "In the quiet moments of understanding and connection, we find a love that speaks louder than words – the language of our hearts."

In this week's episode of Enlightened by Dogs, Kathy Kawalec debunks three common myths around dog obedience training and old thinking that keeps us and our dogs stuck in old unwanted behaviors. As a dog mom, you may have fallen for one, two, or even all three of these myths that have been holding you back from creating a brilliant life with your dog.   Kathy shares her experiences from 20+ years of coaching, mentoring, and instructing other dog moms, helping them achieve a level of success with their dogs they never thought was possible. She believes that focusing on transactions and training behaviors is not the most effective way to live successfully with dogs.   Instead, she suggests going right to the root cause of behaviors and meeting both your needs and your dog's needs as social mammals. Once you start focusing on understanding your dog and meeting their needs, you'll see real progress towards creating a fulfilling partnership with them.   If you're ready to change the way you approach dog behavior and create a brilliant partnership with your dog, tune in to this week's episode of Enlightened by Dogs. Key takeaways:   Waiting for everything to be perfect is not an option, and the longer you wait, the less likely you'll ever be to start. Partnership is the number one thing that can catapult you to a level of success with your dog. Focusing on transactions and training behaviors is not the most effective way to live successfully with dogs. Understanding and meeting both our needs as social mammals is the key to creating a life of brilliant partnership with our dogs. Letting go of limiting beliefs around dog obedience training culture and facing our fears around making changes are essential to living cooperatively with dogs.   Quotes:   “Most of us dog moms don't want to learn how to become an expert dog trainer. What we really want is to live effectively, cooperatively, peacefully, and enjoyably with the dogs that we love.”   LOVE TO LEARN MORE?  Become a calm and confident Dog Mom with a cooperative, happy dog ... without obedience training, or relying on treats or arousing games, or corrections of any type.    Here are some next steps:   SUBSCRIBE to Kathy's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/DancingHeartsDogAcademy/videos   LISTEN or READ Kathy's Podcast and Blog on her Website: https://dancingheartsdogacademy.com/   GET STARTED work with Kathy: https://dancinghearts.link/foundation   LET'S CONNECT on the socials for more partnership tips and advice: -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dancinghearts/ -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kathykawalec/   LISTEN TO PODCASTS: Subscribe to the Enlightened By Dogs podcast in your favorite app! Don't forget to leave us a rating and review – it would make Kathy very happy!   Subscribe on  Apple Podcasts | Listen on Spotify Connect on Facebook: facebook.com/dancinghearts/  “Most of us dog moms don't want to put all of our time and attention on being a dog obedience trainer. What we really want is to live cooperatively, peacefully, and happily with our dogs … and the good news is we don't need obedience training to have that.”   "Partnership, not training, is the number one thing that has catapulted me to a level of success with my own dogs that I could never have imagined."   "Focusing on transactions and training behaviors is not the most effective way to live successfully with dogs, and doing that often leads to getting stuck in a difficult, reactive spiral of stress"  

Join Kathy Kawalec in a heartfelt discussion on the importance of connection and creating a legacy of kindness and cooperation that will positively affect generations to come.   In this episode of "Enlightened by Dogs," host Kathy Kawalec invites you to explore your legacy as a dog mom and to consider how you can make a positive impact on the world through your relationship with your dogs.    As conscious dog moms, we have the opportunity and a responsibility to create a better world for us and our dogs, and that's exactly what Kathy explores in this episode.   Drawing on the wisdom of Marianne Williamson and her own experiences, Kathy emphasizes the importance of connection and self-discovery in creating a fulfilling and meaningful life with our dogs.   Kathy discusses the unique partnership between humans and dogs, and how this partnership can lead to mutual growth and connection when approached with empathy, compassion, and a willingness to listen to our dogs' honest communication.    She encourages listeners to choose a legacy of kindness and cooperation over control and obedience, and to embrace the feminine wisdom that recognizes the importance of connection, trust, and feeling safe in our relationships with our dogs.   In this episode, listeners will learn:   The importance of connection and self-discovery in creating a fulfilling life with dogs. The value of honest communication and reflection in our relationships with our dogs. The power of choosing a legacy of kindness and cooperation in our relationships with our dogs.   Quotes:   "Connection is the energy that exists between two sentient beings when they feel seen, heard and valued."   "The gift of truth from our dogs is simple: we are on this journey together, and our hearts will lead the way toward a life of cooperation, connection, and love without condition."   "Interspecies cooperation does not come from training obedience, expecting compliance, controlling resources or transacting with rewards ... it comes from empathy, compassion, kindness, clarity, connection, feeling safe, and TRUST."  

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 and anxiety for dogs. On the other hand, building a partnership based on trust and love creates a natural and fluid dynamic where dogs are motivated to cooperate without being rewarded for performing specific behaviors.   Embrace a new way of living with your dog that prioritizes trust and love over obedience and rewards.    In this episode:   The problems with reward-based obedience training and the transactional dynamic it creates. The power imbalances that arise in a relationship that is focused on transactions. The benefits of a partnership-based approach that is built on love, connection and trust. The negative effects of compliance and obedience-based training include increased stress and anxiety levels, and decreased confidence and cooperation.   Quotable Moments:   "A reward-based transactional approach can erode the trust that forms the foundation of a positive relationship between a dog mom and her dog."   "Trust and mutual respect can reduce stress and anxiety levels in both the dog and the human."   "A partnership-based relationship allows the dog mom and their dog to work together as a team, rather than relying on traditional obedience training methods to encourage cooperation."   “We are culturally conditioned to believe that dogs aren't capable of choosing to be loving, playful, well-behaved partners without being paid to be so. That is simply not true.”   ~KATHY KAWALEC  

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 small ways that matter Building trust with your dog by creating a safe and loving environment How to approach your relationship with your dog as a partnership Calming your dog's over-aroused behavior through cooperative activities Strategies for celebrating love and connection, patience and understanding   Kathy shares how each of these tips helped Sarah deepen her connection with her dog, and provides practical advice for listeners to start incorporating these tips into their daily routines. This episode is a must-listen for any dog mom looking to improve their relationship with their dog.   Listen now and learn how to “unleash the love and deepen the connection” with your four-legged companion!   QUOTES:   "A true bond with our dogs is built on trust, understanding, and mutual respect. It's a partnership that brings joy and happiness to both of our lives." - Kathy Kawalec   "When we approach our relationship with our dogs as a partnership, we're investing in their long-term well-being and happiness." - Kathy Kawalec   "Create a loving environment where your dog feels safe and confident. Your relationship will thrive." - Kathy Kawalec   LOVE TO LEARN MORE?  Become a calm and confident Dog Mom with a cooperative, happy dog ... without obedience training, or relying on treats or arousing games, or corrections of any type.    Here are some next steps:   SUBSCRIBE to Kathy's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/DancingHeartsDogAcademy/videos   LISTEN or READ Kathy's Podcast and Blog on her Website: https://dancingheartsdogacademy.com/   GET STARTED work with Kathy: https://dancinghearts.link/foundation   LET'S CONNECT on the socials for more partnership tips and advice: -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dancinghearts/ -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kathykawalec/   LISTEN TO PODCASTS: Subscribe to the Enlightened By Dogs podcast in your favorite app! Don't forget to leave us a rating and review – it would make Kathy very happy!   Subscribe on  Apple Podcasts | Listen on Spotify Connect on Facebook: facebook.com/dancinghearts/ 

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Welcome to the Enlightened by Dogs podcast hosted by the passionate and informative Kathy Kawalec. Each week Kathy will bring great stories, tips, and strategies to help you build a better relationship with your dog. Dogs are socially intelligent parts of our family group and so we must treat them as such. In this episode, Kathy tackles the importance of building partnership relationships with our dogs and plays a clip from the Q & A portion of her workshop. Question: “You talked about transactional relationships which is where I think we’ve gone wrong. However, I have a question. One of the things we do where I think we are both safe, calm, and happy is scent work, but he is rewarded for every find. Is this building our relationship?   Listen for more on: What's the difference between transaction and partnership Transactional relationship Partnership relationship What does it mean? Why is it effective? Why is it the correct method? Using treats Interact Engage Reward/reinforcement Training/working Rant Nothing wrong with using treats Treats are amazing Concept that everything is about training Stuck in treat/no treat transaction Training mindset Limitation in transactional relationship Suggestions 95% rule Start where you are   “Don’t confuse working and getting a reward for a job well done with what happens at other times.” “The mistake is making everything transactional without a relationship.” “There’s a lot more to life than work.” “My dog is not responding to me without treats and I don’t know what to do.” “I want to encourage you to separate training and lifestyle like work and home or school and home.”   More Kathy! Brilliant Partners Academy Enlightened by Dogs Website Facebook Community

Welcome to the Enlightened by Dogs podcast hosted by Kathy Kawalec. This host is very passionate and has a heart of gold. During this weekly podcast about dogs and dog enthusiasts, you will hear great tips and strategies on how to carry out a brilliant partnership with your dog. In this episode, Kathy plays a clip from the Partnership Workshop she taught. Kathy discusses social intelligence (something we share with our dogs), the partnership lifestyle  -- what it means and why it’s so important to our relationship with our dogs. Listen to hear more on: Social intelligence How this helps us Comparison to childrearing Learning by Example Being a conscious role model Being a loving leader Learning together No blaming Setting boundaries Needs Being responsible “We know our dogs are mirroring our actions or responding and reacting to it.” “We have the ability to learn how to be calm and respectful and conscious and present and attentive and responsive to our dogs and the circumstances we put ourselves in.” “It’s the humans need baby steps.” “In the dog world, we tend to focus most on the training piece and not enough on the lifestyle piece.” “We have to have a foundation on how to live well together.”     Enlightened by Dogs Website Facebook Community

Welcome to the Enlightened by Dogs podcast hosted by Kathy Kawalec. During this episode, Kathy presents a segment of an interview with one of the member’s of Brilliant Partners Academy, Kelly. Kelly’s dog, Merle was an extremely reactive dog and in this interview, Kelly and Kathy describe how the partnership approach was administered and worked in soothing his behavior.  In this episode, you will hear life-changing advice for both you and your dog! Listen for more: Kelly and Merle’s backstory Reactive nature and behavior to other moving things and dogs Where the behavior occurs Adverse training Numerous trainers Using a muzzle Exposure method was not working How a privacy fence was helpful Using the clarity chart Kelly and Kathy’s key points and actions Kelly’s shifts in Skillset Mindset Emotional   Intention   “I wasn’t going to give up on this dog. I was just going to love him.” “Looking for moments and opportunities to be with him and give enrichment.” “I finally came to the realization that he just wanted to be with me.” “When we teach ourselves to measure progress and look back and see how far we’ve come is when the magic starts to happen.” “He’s one of the best-trained dogs. It was me who needed help.” “You think it’s for their own good. You know you’re going to keep them safe, but they only understand that you’re trying to take them to deal with scary stuff.”   Register for Kathy’s Free Partnership Workshop. Transform Your Rocky Relationship with Your Dog into A Brilliant Partnership Dancing Hearts Workshop   Brilliant Partners Academy Enlightened by Dogs Website Facebook Community

Leadership, in the positive dog training world, is the most misunderstood concept of all ... to the detriment of our dogs Welcome to the Enlightened by Dogs podcast hosted by Kathy Kawalec. This weekly podcast about dogs focuses on our partnerships and relationships with our dogs as emotional, intelligent beings who are part of our family group. Along the way, Kathy will give you strategies that will inspire within the realm of positive dog training. In this episode, Kathy delivers a passionate look at the common misunderstanding about leadership and she talks about why it is so important to get this right for our dogs. Yes, she says ... it's a bit of a rant!    Listen to discover: What causes our dogs to thrive within a family group (and subsequently allows us to thrive as well.) The science behind the difference between leadership and dominance Why it does our dogs a disservice to have an aversion toward being a loving leader The Other End of the Leash by Patricia McConnell Simon Sinek - Start with Why Trust: A story Deb and her dog that demonstrates the importance of trust and leadership   “We and our dogs are social and socially intelligent mammals.” “Leadership does not mean dominance.” “Being a good leader means that our only goal is to keep those we’re leading safe and secure and thriving.” “One of the things we can consider are choice points.” “Will I choose the high road when my dog doesn’t listen? Will I take that as feedback?” “Trust is awarded by our dogs to someone that they trust to keep them safe, that will give them good advice, and to someone who is calm and clear.”   Register for Kathy’s Free Partnership Workshop: From a Misbehaving Dog ... to A Brilliant Partner that Loves to Listen!  Click Here to Register for the Free Dancing Hearts Workshop   Brilliant Partners Academy Enlightened by Dogs Website Facebook Community

Welcome to the Enlightened by Dogs podcast hosted by the illuminating Kathy Kawalec. Enlightened by Dogs focuses on the human-dog connection and our becoming partners with our dogs. You will be given strategies that will inspire you. In this episode Kathy speaks with a good friend Deb Bauer regarding trust and trustworthiness. Deb is an amazing woman who runs the program Both Ends of the Leash giving dogs a second chance in a very special and unique way. Deb is an expert in dog behavior, holistic healing, amazing work with education, and much more. Deb is focuses on living a good life with her own dogs who have disabilities and are ambassadors for communication beyond what we typical expect. Listen for more about the following topics: Deb’s many different contributions in the world of dogs Expertise and advise regarding different types of behavior our dogs display What these behaviors can mean How to rectify certain behaviors A case study that involves the topic of trust and trustworthiness between a human and her dog Shocking reactions to puppy class A story about giving up control / taking of the trainer hat Giving your dog a reason to trust you / how to be trustworthy   “I did all the things you’re ‘supposed to do’ as a trainer” “He felt like he had to take matters into his own hands” “I stopped trying to fix my dog” “It takes a lot of courage to try something” “I’d never seen anything like that from him before.”   Register for Kathy’s Free Partnership Workshop. Transform Your Rocky Relationship with Your Dog into A Brilliant Partnership Dancing Hearts Workshop   Brilliant Partners Academy Enlightened by Dogs Website Facebook Community  

Welcome to the Enlightened by Dogs Podcast hosted by Kathy Kawalec. This is a podcasts about dogs that focuses on the human-dog connection and working together through partnership. In this episode Kathy discusses listening--receiving information from our dogs. Listen for strategies that will inspire. If you’ve had the thought that your dog is stubborn, won’t listen, doesn’t care about what you’re asking them to do . . . today’s episode will help solve those problematic thoughts. Today Kathy speaks about:   How we’re misunderstanding our dog’s communicative behavior How we often jump to the wrong conclusion when our dogs are not behaving in the way we request How we’re failing to dialogue and what that means Kathy discusses some stories regarding today’s topic Why a deep resounding connection with dogs can immediately change behavior How this issue is not a failure in training. “Our dogs are driven by the same sort drivers that humans have, in the context of social intelligence.” “Clarity is kindness.” “We look back at our training and we can’t always put our finger on what the quote unquote training issue is.” “When we can’t train away the problem we often conclude that our dog has her own agenda or his own agenda.” “We are both (dogs and humans) driven by similar needs relative to our status as socially intelligent, thinking, feeling, sentient being.” “Dogs thrive when they are a contributing and valued and loved member of a well functioning family group.”   Register for Kathy’s Free Partnership Workshop. Transform Your Rocky Relationship with Your Dog into A Brilliant Partnership Dancing Hearts Workshop   Brilliant Partners Academy Enlightened by Dogs Website Facebook Community

Welcome to the Enlightened by Dogs podcast hosted by Kathy Kawalec. This dog podcast is all about the human-dog connection and partnership we share with our dogs. In this episode, Kathy has a very special guest, Sue who is a dog behaviorist. When Sue adopted Charlie, a rescue dog, and saw his behavior issues, she realized she needed to have more information about dogs. Training and behavior meet heart and soul.   Listen to find out more on Sue and Charlie’s inspirational and educational journey. Find out: Behaviors that Charlie demonstrated which caused Sue alarm Sue describes Jekyll and Hyde Learning triggers What helped Charlie overcome his fears and negative behaviors Function differences between being in class and then outside class/home Trials with tips, strategies, and products The event Sue calls the turning point with Charlie What now? Sue describes feeling frustrated and struggling with the disharmony between Charlie’s behavior and her family What immediately halted Sue’s desire to give up and return Charlie to the rescue center The mind-shift and actions that helped both Sue and Charlie achieve progress And gave them a deep resounding connection   “I was asking him to do my bidding instead of listening to what he needed.” “I became a better listener” “The family including our dogs went on a mega-adventure and the dogs were amazing.” “I didn’t train him not to chase sheep.” “We learned together. He learned to trust me.” “Clarity chart was key. What became important was for me to focus on him and not the distraction.” Register for Kathy’s Free Partnership Workshop. Transform Your Rocky Relationship with Your Dog into A Brilliant Partnership http://dancinghearts.link/bpaworkshop   Brilliant Partners Academy Enlightened by Dogs Website Facebook Community

Welcome to the Enlightened by Dogs podcast with Kathy Kawalec. In this episode, Kathy shares some difficult lessons she dealt with in the area of distractions with her own dogs. (Building upon last weeks lesson, which you can listen to here.) She gives a small back story regarding difficult trialing and fielding with young dogs who are not typically consistent. Kathy shares a personal experience that ultimately strengthened the bond of partnership between Kathy and her dogs. Listen to find out more about the lessons and solutions Kathy discusses: Listening is hard, even for very good listeners - be effective and active listeners Know when to get off the field and when to do it Integrity, good sportsmanship, and good examples “I had not done a good job at teaching my dogs to listen to me when they’re in the midst of very challenging work.” “I could look back and see those same issues showed up at home, retrospectively.” “What a blessing that our dogs keep allowing us another chance and another chance.” “I know I’m a work in progress. I know that I’m a learner.”   Register for Kathy’s Free Partnership Workshop. Transform Your Rocky Relationship with Your Dog into A Brilliant Partnership http://dancinghearts.link/bpaworkshop   Brilliant Partners Academy Enlightened by Dogs Website Facebook Community

There is no one on this planet who knows how important a dog is in your life like dog enthusiast Kathy Kawalec of the Enlightened by Dogs Podcast. Just like you, Kathy sees a kindred spirit, a sentient being, a heart and a soul when she looks into the eyes of a dog. Our host makes no bones about her opinion that partnership with our dogs is much better than simply training them. Partnership is based on a deep trusting connection and it’s this connection that breeds the behavior that we want to see from our furry friend. What could be better?   In This Episode, Kathy starts with an engaging quote from Helen Keller, “Any teacher can take a child to the classroom, but not every teacher can make him learn. He will not work joyously unless he feels that liberty is his.” She starts this way to illustrate the connection in Helen’s quote and our relationship with our dogs. Our dogs want to be heard and truly understood by us in our roles as partners and leaders with them.   Dance of Partnership - a special way of communication, decreases need for training, but accelerates learning process. There is a profound connection between all living things especially with our dogs. Through cognition we can learn how to tap into the power of that DNA that we share with our dogs. Dogs are ready, willing, and able to be our joyful collaborators.  This dance is a heart centered leadership within your relationship with your dog. Equanimity is at the heart of this dance.   Kathy mentions author, horse woman and socially intelligent leadership expert Linda Kohanov  who inspired and continues to inspire her in the way she interacts with her own dogs. “To be clear and confident of your own dreams while remaining responsive to the needs and gifts of others you must check your ego at the gate.”  Partnership and leadership will be discussed over the next couple of weeks. Kathy makes clear she will be talking about leadership and the bad wrap it has gotten in the positive dog training arena. Consensual leadership: Given to the individual in a family group who is at any given time is The calmest The clearest The most creative Propose to create a family group with your dogs and community.  Maintain good boundaries. The entire group has its specialties. Even in the positive training community we have been culturally conditioned and guilty of unintentionally using dictatorial verbiage with our dogs. We house break them We do obedience training We need them to obey our commands We need to correct their behavior We can avoid this by following consensual leadership. Sometimes the dog will lead: tracking, herding, fetching. Sometimes we are leading. It’s a contemporary idea and research that is amazingly illuminating.  While doing this we can come away with a profound understanding of what it means to connect with our dogs.   “When we are teaching and training from the heart with the best interest of our dogs at the center we will never go wrong.”   “It starts with us taking responsibility for our part of the dance.”   While conducting research Brian Hare and  Vanessa Woods of Duke University said the following:  “A cognitive approach works so well with dogs, not because they have no mind, but because precisely because they do.” “All dogs are skilled at using human gestures.”   “This is cognitive science!”   The Brilliant Partners Workshop! http://dancinghearts.link/bpaworkshop   Enlightened by Dogs Website More Kathy   Facebook Community     Kathy's YouTube Channel Enlightened By Dogs! EBD Podcast on Lisbyn EBD Podcast on iTunes     Linda's Book: The Five Roles of A Master Herder: A revolutionary approach to socially intelligent leadership Linda Kohanov on Amazon

Sweet and soulful Kathy Kawalec, Dog Lover Extraordinaire, wants you to have the best relationship possible with your dog and she is here to help! Kathy appreciates her followers by answering their questions, providing goodies, and giving personal on-air thanks! She wants all trainers, dog owners, anyone who spends an abundant amount of time in a relationship with a dog to build a deep, meaningful relationship, because she believes that dogs connect us to what matters most in the world. In This Episode, Kathy answers the questions: What is the best way to rehab a reactive dog? What is the differences between conventional dog training and partnership approach to interaction with our own dogs? Kathy explains that the look and dismiss method is not a bad method and does work; however she prefers the Role Model or Partnership Method because it hinges on the trust between the owner and the dog. If we put ourselves between the trigger and the dog, the dog understands that it can trust us and we are going to show how to respond to this situation. The dog will gauge reaction from us while maintaining empowerment, instead of deciding by themselves on how to react to the current stimuli.   Why is the partnership approach best? Role Modeling - we are allowing a situation to develop if we allow the dog to focus on the trigger. We are engaging with the dog and supporting the focus of the trigger and thus empowering it. With partnership we are showing the dog that the trigger has no importance to me or you (dog) and it isn’t worth more than an awareness. We shouldn’t use energy to focus on this.   “We’re seeing a lot of reactivity in Dogs in recent years” “What we focus on us what we grow” “I believe that our dogs connect us to the heart and soul of what really matters in life!” “I believe the partnership approach is the enlightened approach.” “Core philosophy is what we focus on is what we grow.”   The Brilliant Partners Workshop! http://dancinghearts.link/bpaworkshop   More links! iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/enlightened-by-dogs-with-kathy-kawalec/id1396570035?mt=2 Kathy’s Website: https://www.enlightenedbydogs.com/

Do I engage with my dog all day long while they’re awake? What triggers the behaviours you don’t want your dog to have? Kathy answers these questions and more in a Q&A she hosted online! She also gives you the opportunity to jump in on a very special offer she has going on right now!   In This Episode Live Q&A The clarity chart Cleaning up our life with our dogs   “Having a high level of trust and confidence changes everything” “Just like us, our dogs have their own life” “Which activities that you do with your dog trigger the behaviour that you do not like?” “We can not change anything if we keep doing he same stuff”   Register for Kathy’s free Brilliant Partners Workshop!   Dog Behaviour Breakthrough: A Relationship Revolution http://dancinghearts.link/bpaworkshop

Welcome to the first episode of Enlightened by Dogs! Our host, Kathy Kawalec shares the spotlight of episode 1 with her friend Shelli Varela! Shelli gives us an opportunity to get to know our host on a deep level, and discover the purpose of the show!   In This Episode Kathy's connection to dogs, and where it began How she has learned to develop bonds between people and dogs. Where people tend to go wrong in learning and bonding with their dogs What dogs really want out of life Teachings from Phoenix   “Dogs have been a significant part of my life, all the way through” “Dogs don't think this intellectually, they're living in experience” “Why do you have a dog?” “Forget training, forget trying to fix your dog” “Our dogs want the same things we want” “I'm a much better human being because she came into my life”   Check Out Shelli Varela! Www.theyeseffectshow.com   More Kathy! www.elightenedbydogs.com   Rate and Review on iTunes!  

Sometimes out of the deepest fires of anguish, abuse and adversity comes the greatest gift for both ourselves and others. While today's guest would have never chosen the hardship she suffered as a child, it did come bearing the gift of silent, intuitive communication. She's taken these gifts and is now teaching people how to heal and thrive through their partnerships with their dogs . Her name is Kathy Kawalec, and this is The YES Effect Show! Kathy Kawalec is an author, the founder of www.CognitiveDogTraining.com and creator or Brilliant Partners Academy, Herding Partners Academy, and Creative Alchemy Passion Plan. Kathy creates legendary communication between dogs and humans through holistic, heart-connected partnership training. If you're looking to make more money and build the kind of life that lights you on FIRE, stay tuned until the end of this show for a very special announcement on how we can work together! For full show notes on all of our episodes, visit http://shellivarela.com/the-yes-effect-show/