Think Like a Dog

Dog Training Boundaries: What’s Negotiable and What Isn’t?

Send us Fan Mail How strict do you really need to be when training your dog? In this episode of Think Like a Dog, Millie is joined by trainers Easton, Jill, and Brandon

Dog Training Q&A: Leash Reactivity, Crate Anxiety & Training Older Dogs

Send us Fan Mail In this Q&A episode of Think Like a Dog Podcast, Andreia and Millie answer listener questions about some of the most common, and frustrating, challenges

More Common Dog Training Misconceptions Explained | Part 2

Send us Fan Mail We’re back with Part 2 of Common Dog Training Misconceptions Explained. In this episode of Think Like a Dog Extended, the team breaks down even more of

Common Dog Training Misconceptions Explained | Part 1

Send us Fan Mail Millie is joined by Mirror Image K9 trainers Connor, Brandon, and Jill to discuss some of the most common phrases dog trainers hear from owners—and what

Q&A: First-Time Owners, Fearful Dogs, Socialization & Leash Walking

Send us Fan Mail In this Think Like a Dog Podcast Q&A episode, Andreia and Millie answer listener questions about preparing for your first dog, choosing the right breed

How to Be a Better Foster: Decompression, Structure, and Training Tips

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Think Like a Dog, Andreia and Millie talk about what it really means to be a great foster for a rescue dog. While fostering often sta

7 Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Doggy Daycare

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Think Like a Dog, Millie is joined by Mirror Image K9 trainers Jill, Brandon, and Connor to break down the most important questions e

What Structured Dog Daycare Actually Looks Like

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Think Like a Dog, Millie is joined by Mirror Image K9 trainers Jill, Brandon, and Connor for an inside look at what it really means t

Why Most Dog Introductions Go Wrong: Leash Greetings, Socialization, and Neutrality

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Think Like a Dog, Andreia and Millie break down why so many dog-to-dog introductions go wrong and why humans often put too much press

Q&A: Puppy Biting, Resource Guarding, Anxiety & Structure

Send us Fan Mail In this Q&A episode of Think Like a Dog, Andreia and Millie answer listener questions covering dog behavior issues from preparing dogs for major life ch

From Chaos to Clarity: How Structure Changed Bug’s Life

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Think Like a Dog, Andreia and Millie break down one of their most complex rescue cases: Bug. Bug isn’t your typical “easy” dog. With

Wiggle Room: When to Loosen the Rules With Your Dog

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Think Like a Dog, Millie is joined by the Mirror Image K9 trainers, Jill, Easton, and Connor, to break down one of the most misunders

Debunking Dog Myths: The Truth About Behavior, Body Language, and Training Tools

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Think Like a Dog, Andreia and Millie break down some of the most common misconceptions surrounding dog behavior, body language, and t

The Ultimate Guide to E-Collar Use in Dog Training

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Think Like a Dog Podcast, Millie is joined by professional trainers Easton, Brandon, and Jill from Mirror Image K9 for an in-dept

Recognizing the Signs: When Your Dog Needs Professional Training Support

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Think Like a Dog Podcast, Millie is joined by three additional trainers from Mirror Image K9, Easton, Brandon, and Jill, for a conver

It’s Not a Command, It’s a State of Mind: The Real Purpose of ‘Place’

Send us Fan Mail The “place” command is one of the most misunderstood tools in dog training, and it’s often taught in a way that completely misses its real purpose. In

Client Consultation: Understanding Your Dog’s Personality and How It Affects Training

Send us Fan Mail In this client consultation episode of Think Like a Dog, Millie and Nancy discuss the real-life training journey of Addie, celebrating wins, addressing

Recall & Thresholds: Why “Off-Leash” Starts On-Leash

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Think Like a Dog podcast, Andreia and Millie break down what reliable recall actually means, and why most dogs aren’t truly off-l

Client Consultation: Supporting a Dog Through Major Lifestyle Changes

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Think Like a Dog, Millie is joined by Nancy for her third client consultation to discuss ongoing behavior changes in her dog, Addie,

Client Consultation: Handling Techniques, Barking & Reactivity

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Millie does a consultation with a dog owner navigating life with a reactive dog. Together, they break down what reactivity really looks