The Co-Regulated K-9s Podcast
Episodes
Ep 25: [Part 2] "We Don’t Know How to Show Up for Grief", with Kelsey Carrol
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Grief isn’t just about losing someone you love. It can come from the end of a relationship, a major life transition, or losing parts of yourself you...
Ep.24: [Grief Part 1] Losing Sadie
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
**Trigger warning of grief, death, and euthanasia** In today's episode I share my experience with grieving the loss of my dog Sadie. This authentic an...
Ep. 23 Are We Making Our Dogs Anxious? High Drive Breeds, Shelter Dogs & the World We've Built with Bianca Barlow
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered if your dog's anxiety and your anxiety are actually feeding each other? In this episode, Ashley sits down with Bianca Barlow - ...
Ep. 22: Nervous System Regulation and the Parallels Between Raising Dogs and Babies with Sarah Stoddard
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I sit down with Sarah Stoddard, a certified breathwork practitioner, new mom, dog mom, and somatic EMDR-informed practitioner, to tal...
Ep 21: Reactivity Training Tips | Navigating Your Dog's Triggers
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, you'll get a seat at the table for a reactivity masterclass with yours truly. We'll go over: what factors contribute to leash reac...
Ep. 20: The Overlooked Solution to Most Behavior Challenges with Juliana DeWillems
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When your dog struggles with problem behaviors, it can feel overwhelming. But what if the solution didn’t always require more training—and instead...
Ep. 19: The Intersection of Owner Anxiety & Dog Behavior — Insights from Kelly McCoullough
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Living with a dog who struggles with behavior problems can be overwhelming, emotional, and at times isolating. In this episode, I’m joined by Kelly ...
Ep. 18: Freed By Training: From Prison to Purpose
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I sit down with Mattison Skoog Simpson, founder of Freed by Training, to hear her remarkable story of resilience, redemption, and the...
Ep 17: Why Boundaries Are the Secret to Healthy Relationships (Human + Canine)
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if boundaries aren’t about shutting others out, but about creating safety, clarity, and trust? In this solo episode, Ashley dives deep into the...
Ep. 16: Training Tip of the Day: Getting Your Dog to Stop Jumping
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tired of dirty paw prints on your clothes the second you walk in the door? In today’s quick training tip, I’m breaking down how to teach your dog ...
Ep.15: The Dark Side of R+ | Unpacking Coercion in Dog Training with Karishma Warr
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can positive reinforcement be... coercive? 🤯 In this episode, I sit down with dog behavior expert Karishma Warr (@transformbehavior) to explore the...
Ep.14: How Ken Ramirez Used Positive Reinforcement to Transform the World
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the way we shape behavior—of dogs, of people, of ourselves—could change the world? Today’s guest has spent his life proving that it can....
Ep. 13: Is It Reactivity or Is It Pain?
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode, I’m diving deeper into a topic that sparked a lot of interest after my conversation with Mike Shikashio—the role pain can pl...
Ep.12: Understanding Dog Aggression Without Judgment: A Deep Dive with Michael Shikashio
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I sit down with world-renowned aggression expert Michael Shikashio, CDBC, to talk about what aggression really is—and what it defin...
Ep.11: Attunement: The Missing Link Between You, Nature, and Your Dog
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever walk outside and realize you’ve completely missed the moment? You didn’t notice the birds. You didn’t feel the breeze. You didn’t ...
Ep. 10: The Real Roadblocks to Learning & Training (For You and Your Dog)
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve ever felt stuck in your dog training journey — like you’re doing all the “right things” but still not making progress — this epi...
Ep. 9: What Puppy Socialization Can Teach Us About Being Human
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We often think of socialization as a checklist: meet people, meet dogs, go for walks. But socialization — true, meaningful socialization — goes so...
Ep. 8: Enriching Our Pet's Lives with Emily Strong
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode is going to fundamentally change the way you think about enrichment — and what it truly means to help our dogs live more enriched ...
Ep. 7: Taking the Pressure Off - In Dog Training and Life
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Co-Regulated K-9s Podcast, we’re talking all about pressure—and not just the obvious kind. From spatial and physical pressu...
Ep. 6: How Stress Affects Dogs and Humans - What It Does to the Body—And What You Can Do About It
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this deeply personal and educational episode, I share how stress shaped my own health journey with chronic illness and how it shows up in the dogs ...
Ep.5: Navigating Everyone's Opinions About Your Dog & Noticing The Good
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we're diving deep into something that’s often overlooked but incredibly powerful — acknowledgment. From recognizing your dog’s ...
Episode 4: [BONUS] Unpacking the Human-Dog Dynamic with Marco Adda
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special bonus episode, I sit down with Marco Adda—researcher, anthrozoologist, dog behavior consultant, and educator—to explore how ethics...
Ep. 3: Don’t Eat That! Training Tales, Pica Problems & Making Training Fun
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Co-Regulated K-9s, we’re diving into the wild world of dogs eating things they definitely shouldn’t—yes, we’re talking abou...
Ep. 2: Life’s Gonna Life — How to Help Your Dog (and Yourself) Handle It Better
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Co-Regulated K-9s Podcast, we’re talking about something we don’t talk about enough in the dog training world—resilience....
Ep 1: How to Help Your Dog Through Hard Moments — Without More Training
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into the world of co-regulation — a foundational concept in building stronger, more connected relationships with our dogs. ...
Pilot: Welcome to the Co-Regulated K-9s Podcast - Who I Am, What We're All About, & What's To Come This Season!
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Co-Regulated K-9s Podcast, the go-to podcast for animal lovers, dog parents, and anyone looking to build deeper, more connected relatio...