In episode 38, Marissa is joined by Ursa Acree, a certified dog behavior consultant, to explore the topic of rethinking obedience: what are we really training for? Obedience is defined as compliance with an order or submission to another's authority. It’s important to remember that language can be very powerful. The words we choose have the ability to influence expectations regarding our dogs and their behavior. In this episode, Marissa and Ursa will be discussing why the word “obedience” can be problematic, how it influences us as dog owners, and ways to rethink how we train our dogs.