Life Lessons from Dog

<p>A full July, a little chaos, and a lot of clarity.</p><p>In this check-in episode, I’m pulling back the curtain a bit — sharing where I’ve been, what I’ve been building behind the scenes, and how this podcast is...

<p>Some dogs heel like pros. Others add a little spin, a little sass, or a perfectly timed “woo” for dramatic effect.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode is a celebration of the weird ones—the quirky behaviors, the joyful...

<p>“Your dog’s just feeding off your energy.”</p><p>It’s a phrase we hear all the time. But what if blaming the handler is more deflection than diagnosis?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, we’re digging into the moments...

<p>In this episode, we’re talking about something I see every day in training—and feel just as deeply in life: the slow, steady process of real change.</p><p><br></p><p>Because behavior change? It’s not a one-and-done...

<p>Most dog trainers are taught to follow the formula. Obedience solves everything. Stick to the system. Don’t question what works.</p><p><br></p><p>But what happens when a dog doesn’t fit the mold—and neither do...

<p>We talk a lot about how dogs love us. But what if one of their greatest gifts isn’t just how they love—but how they receive love?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of Life Lessons from Dog, Kari shares a personal...

<p>Why do we assume a fearful dog must have been abused? Or that a reactive dog is simply “too much to handle”? In this episode of Life Lessons from Dog, Kari Solberg unpacks the quiet power of the stories we tell—about...

<p>Play isn’t just for puppies—and it’s not something we’re meant to grow out of. In this episode of Life Lessons from Dog, Kari explores the essential role of play in both dog training and daily life. Drawing from...

<p>In this episode of Life Lessons from Dog, host Kari Solberg delves into the concept of finding joy in everyday moments, drawing inspiration from her Alaskan Malamute, Eden. Kari shares heartfelt stories, including a...

<p>Transitions are rarely comfortable—especially the ones we didn’t plan for. But what if the discomfort isn’t a problem to solve, but a space to learn from?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of Life Lessons from Dog...

<p>We hear it all the time—be yourself, and the right people will find you. But what does that actually look like in practice? And how does it apply to building real, lasting community?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode...

<p>Have you ever ignored that nagging feeling in your gut, only to realize later that you should have listened? I’ve been there—especially in my work with dogs.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, I’m sharing a pivotal...

<p>Grief is one of life's hardest teachers, but if we allow it, it can be one of the most profound. In this episode, Kari reflects on the loss of her mother and the many things she has said goodbye to throughout her...

<p>Conflict is uncomfortable--but avoiding it doesn't make it go away. In fact, it often makes things worse. As a recovering people pleaser, Kari knows this struggle firsthand. But through her work with dogs, she's...

<p>In this episode, Kari takes you back to the Training Cesar's Way workshop in Santa Clarita, California where she and her dog Buddy faced one of their greatest challenges yet. Grappling with her newfound sensitivity...