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In this powerful and hilariously honest episode of Unruly By Nature, Rachel, Sue, and Kim crack open one giant (and heated) topic: there is no such thing as a behavior problem — only a perception problem.
Together they unravel the myths of “good dogs/bad dogs,” performance pressure, unrealistic expectations, and the belief that behavior is something to fix. The trio opens the conversation from a new perspective, exploring behavior as communication, how humans interpret and judge behavior through their own filters, and how slowing down changes everything.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
· Why dogs don’t actually know they’re “misbehaving”
· The pressure to perform (for dogs AND humans)
· How society decides what a “good dog” looks like — and why it’s flawed
· Why recurring patterns are not regression, but feedback
· The magic of finding your unique rhythm with your dog instead of copying others
· Hilarious real-life stories involving reactive moments, gardens, wasps, and literal mud-dragging
· Why nature (unruly, chaotic, alive) is the perfect teacher
This episode is packed with insight, laughter, self-reflection, and the gentle reminder that you and your dog are allowed to be beautifully unruly and always (im)perfectly yourselves.
Thanks for wandering the wild edges with us on Unruly By Nature.
If you loved this conversation, share it with someone who’s ready to explore the deeper side of life with dogs.
Rachel Knott of My Animal Matters
Website: myanimalmatters.co.uk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/myanimalmatters
Kim Howatt of Raidho Canine
Website: raidhocanine.com
Substack: https://kimberlyhowatt.substack.com/
Sue Mimm of Heart Connection Dogs
Substack: https://suemimm.substack.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pawsreflectconnect
Until next time — stay curious, stay connected, stay unruly.
xoxo
Kim, Sue, and Rachel