Is your dog trying to tell you something — and you’re just not hearing it yet?
What if your dog could ask for food, say where it hurts, or tell you they had a dream? In this episode, Alexis Devine — the human behind Bunny the “talking” dog — shares how button training became the ultimate enrichment tool and transformed her understanding of dog behavior, training, and emotional expression.
Whether your dog is a quiet observer or bursting with big feelings, this conversation will challenge how you think about communication, advocacy, and what it really means to listen.
In this episode:
Learn how button-based training supports behavior, emotional regulation, and enrichment
Hear what happened when Bunny used buttons to report pain, ask for help, and describe dreams
Discover the key mindset shifts that made communication possible (and what to avoid when starting)
Tune in to explore how giving your dog a voice could shift your relationship, your training, and the way you understand their behavior — for good.
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