Recognizing the Signs: When Your Dog Needs Professional Training Support

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 conversation focused on helping owners recognize when it’s time to seek professional guidance.

Together, they break down the behavioral patterns that often get minimized or managed rather than addressed, and how those small struggles can evolve into larger challenges. The trainers discuss insecurity in dogs, the critical role of early socialization, and the confusion many owners face when relying solely on online training advice.

The episode also explores breed tendencies, commonly overlooked small dog behaviors, and the subtle ways avoidance can signal deeper issues. Throughout the discussion, the trainers emphasize that professional support isn’t about failure, it’s about strengthening the relationship between dog and owner while preventing escalation.

This conversation offers practical insight for owners navigating uncertainty and reinforces the importance of intervening early to build confident, stable dogs.