Helping Your Dog Thrive Through Change with Nikki

Helping Your Dog Thrive Through Change with Nikki

Author: Bella+Duke August 19, 2025 Duration: 17:39
For Pet's Sake: The pet wellbeing podcast
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In this episode of For Pet’s Sake, brought to you by Bella+Duke, expert dog behaviourist Nikki from Positive Step Dog Training explains how to support your dog through life’s changes. From moving house and introducing new family members to coping with loss, pets are deeply sensitive to human stress and shifts in routine. Nikki shares practical tips to help dogs adapt, including gradual introductions, creating safe spaces, building positive associations, and maintaining consistent routines. Learn how to recognize signs of stress in pets—like appetite changes, vocalization, restlessness, and poor sleep—and how mental stimulation, sniffing, and exercise can ease anxiety. This episode is a must-listen for anyone wanting their dog to feel secure, happy, and confident during transitions.


For Pet's Sake: The pet wellbeing podcast from Bella+Duke is your trusted guide to giving dogs and cats the healthiest, happiest lives possible. Each episode dives into a different aspect of modern pet care, blending practical tips with the latest insights from behaviourists, nutritionists, and veterinary professionals. Listen episodes to discover how food, lifestyle, training, and the home environment all shape your pet's wellbeing. Expect clear, down-to-earth conversations that cut through myths, explain the science in simple terms, and give you steps you can actually follow. Whether you share your life with a brand-new puppy, a rescue cat, or a senior companion, this podcast helps you make informed choices every day. Tune in to For Pet's Sake: The pet wellbeing podcast by Bella+Duke and feel more confident, compassionate, and connected as a pet parent.
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