The Rooted Podcast

Episode 9 - Raised by Dogs

This episode is a little different and one of the most meaningful conversations we’ve recorded so far. Today, we sit down with our daughters, Brielle and Ezra, for an op

Episode 8 : A Real Conversation with Two Proven K9 Leaders

Everyone sees the bite. Everyone sees the videos. But behind every deployment — there’s a handler who carries the weight of getting it right. On this episode, Alison and

Episode 7 : What Decoys Do

“What the Decoys Do”** Decoys are one of the most important — and most overlooked — pieces of the working-dog puzzle. In this episode of The Rooted Podcast, Alison and

Episode 6 - Cause and Effect: How Dogs Learn They Have Power

When a dog stops believing its behavior makes a difference, everything unravels — drive, confidence, focus, all of it. In this episode of The Rooted Podcast, Alison and

Episode 5 : The Woke Dog Trainer Era: Bite Work, Breed Myths & the Battle for Common Sense

Welcome to The Rooted, where we strip away the fluff and talk about what’s really happening in the dog world. In this episode — The Woke Dog Trainer Era — we dive into h

Episode 4 - Dog Training Industry: Guarantees, Validation, and the Future of Working Dogs

We’re back with The Rooted Podcast, and in this episode we’re diving straight into the conversations that most of the dog world avoids. Are working dogs losing their edge

Episode 3 - The Battle of the Perfect Dog

In this episode, tensions rise as Michael and Alison go head-to-head in their quest to define the "Perfect Dog." With years of experience and strong opinions on training,

Episode 2 - The Weight of Success - Husbandry & Performance

In this episode of The Rooted, Mike and Ali dive deep into the often-overlooked topic of animal husbandry, with a particular focus on nutrition and weight management for

Episode 1 - The Origins

In our very first episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on us. Who are Alison and Michael Nezbeth? How did two people with a love for dogs, a knack for chaos, and a dri

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