Speaking Species

08/19/2026

Same dog. Same trigger. 3 sessions apart. 🐕

During Kylo’s first session, the presence of other dogs even without barking or direct interaction, was enough to trigger leash pulling, spinning, and difficulty disengaging.

By our third session, Kylo was still aware that another dog was nearby.

But instead of reacting to the trigger, he was able to observe it, process it, and continue exploring.

That’s an important distinction.

The goal isn’t to make a dog stop noticing the trigger.
The goal is to change what happens after they notice it.

Behavior is communication. When we understand what the animal is communicating, we can teach them a different way to respond.

Train the Mind. Understand the Animal.

08/13/2026

🎉 I’ll be back at Pet Supplies Plus - Springfield - Tuttle Rd., OH for their Dogust Birthday Bash this Saturday!

I’ll be there from 12–2 PM sharing practical training tips, answering your dog-behavior questions, and talking about ways we can make life with our dogs a little easier. 🐾

If you’ve been meaning to ask a trainer about your dog’s behavior, come say hello! I’d love to meet you and your furry friends. 💙

There will also be free samples, and plenty of birthday fun!

📍 Pet Supplies Plus – Springfield, Tuttle Rd. Springfield, OH
📅 August 15
⏰ 12–2 PM

Come celebrate with us, and bring your questions! 🐶🎉

08/13/2026

During this walk, Dixon encountered a cat and immediately reacted with lunging, pulling, and barking.

Instead of escalating the moment, I got down to his level, engaged with him, and reinforced every time he redirected his attention away from the cat and back to me.

Those repeated moments of choosing to engage with me increased his attention and helped reduce the reaction until we were able to move forward without the barking and pulling.

This is what I mean when I say behavior is communication.

The goal isn’t simply to stop the behavior. It’s to understand what is happening in the moment and give the animal a clearer path to a different response.

Speaking Species | Animal Training & Consulting
Train the mind. Understand the animal.

🐾 Medardo | Speaking Species, LLC
Personalized Real-World Dog Training & Behavior Consulting

08/06/2026

I'm excited to be participating as a vendor at this Saturday's Community Day at Liberty High School from 2–6 PM.

If you've been thinking about working with a professional dog trainer, have questions about your dog's behavior, or just want to stop by and say hello, I'd love to meet you! Whether you're dealing with leash pulling, reactivity, puppy training, or simply want to learn more about my positive reinforcement approach, I'll be happy to chat.

Hope to see you there!🐾

Speaking Species
Train the Mind. Understand the Animal.

08/05/2026

Helping humans build stronger relationships with the animals in their lives 🐾

🐾 Personalized Dog Training
🌎 Animal Behavior Consulting
📍Serving Tipp City, Troy, Dayton, Huber Heights, Vandalia, and surrounding communities
💻 Virtual consultations available

Train the Mind. Understand the Animal.

https://speakingspecies.com

08/03/2026

I made a follow-up video because Remy is already showing a huge change. 👏🦮

Just one session later, she’s consistently checking in with me throughout our walk instead of focusing on pulling ahead. Walking alongside Marvel is becoming calm, connected, and manageable, even with two large breed dogs.

Loose leash walking isn’t about forcing a dog to stay beside you. It’s about teaching them that staying connected to you is the better choice.

Progress happens one walk at a time.

Train the Mind. Understand the Animal.🐾

📍Serving Tipp City, Troy, Dayton, Huber Heights, Vandalia & surrounding areas.

07/31/2026

How do you stop a dog from rushing out the front door?

By teaching them that staying connected to you is more rewarding than racing outside.

Watch what happens in this 40-second clip.

🚪 I open the door.
🐕 Austin rushes outside.
🙋 I stay where I am and wait.

The moment Austin chooses to check back in with me, he’s reinforced.

Then we try again.

This time, the door opens wide… and Austin chooses to stay with me.

That’s the difference between managing behavior and teaching behavior.

Rather than relying on physical restraint or repeated commands, we create opportunities for dogs to make good choices, and reinforce those choices until they become habits.

The front door isn’t just an exit.
It’s one of the most important training opportunities of every walk.

Your dog isn’t stubborn.
You’re just speaking different languages.

🐾Train the Mind. Understand the Animal.🐾

📍Serving Tipp City, Troy, Dayton, Huber Heights, Vandalia, and surrounding communities.
💻 Virtual Behavior Consultations Available.
📩 Now accepting new training clients.

07/30/2026

Thank you to the Tipp City Chamber of Commerce for the warm welcome and support!

I’m excited to be part of such an incredible community and look forward to helping local families build stronger relationships with their dogs through personalized, enrichment-based training.

I’m also honored to serve as an Ambassador for MCPAW - Miami County Partners for Animal Welfare, and can’t wait to continue supporting animal welfare throughout Miami County.

Here’s to building a stronger community, for both people and animals! 🐾

Join us in WELCOMING Speaking Species to the Tipp City Chamber🎉

Speaking Species specializes in personalized dog training and behavior-focused care that builds clarity, calm, and trust—without force, frustration, or one-size-fits-all methods.

Visit their website: speakingspecies.com to book a consultation & to learn more!

*Special note- the owner of Speaking Species, Medardo, recently became an Ambassador for MCPAW - Miami County Partners for Animal Welfare - so I'm sure you will see him around! We encourage you to take a moment to chat with him about his experience with animal behaviors (not just dogs..he's done it all!).

07/29/2026

🐾 Three sessions to correct leash pulling, through increased communication.

When Baxter first started training, we weren’t focused on stopping the leash pulling.

We focused on something more important:

👉 Building attention.
👉 Reinforcing engagement.

We started in the backyard, progressed to the driveway, and finally took those same skills into neighborhood walks.

Notice that Baxter isn’t being forced into position.

He’s choosing to stay connected by voluntarily checking in with his owner throughout the walk.

That’s the difference between managing behavior and teaching lasting behavior.

A loose leash is simply the byproduct of a strong relationship and clear communication.

Every dog can learn, but success comes from building the right foundation before expecting perfection in distracting environments.

07/27/2026

Same walk. Same handler. Same environment. Two very different skill levels. 👇

Marvel (left) has been practicing loose leash walking with me for the last 3 days, and you can already see him making thoughtful choices to stay connected instead of pulling.

Remy? She’s still learning.

Neither dog is “being stubborn.” One simply has more practice than the other.

Loose leash walking isn’t something dogs automatically understand, it’s a skill we teach through consistency, clear communication, and reinforcement. The more opportunities they have to practice making the right choice, the more those choices become habit.

Progress doesn’t always happen overnight, but it does happen.

📍Serving Tipp City, Troy, Dayton, Huber Heights, Vandalia & surrounding areas
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