The eBook Version is now LIVE!

Behavior isn't the problem—it's communication.

In The Dog Beneath the Behavior, canine behavior specialist Nikki Ivey reveals how chronic stress, fear, anxiety, and trauma shape the behaviors we often struggle to understand. Instead of focusing on suppressing unwanted behaviors, this book teaches readers how to identify and address their underlying causes.

Drawing on nearly three decades of experience and the latest research in canine behavior, neuroscience, and holistic wellness, Nikki offers practical, force-free strategies that help dogs feel safe, build resilience, and create lasting behavioral change.

Readers will learn how the nervous system influences learning and behavior, recognize early signs of stress, understand common fears and anxiety disorders, and use evidence-based training alongside enrichment, nutrition, bodywork, herbal medicine, and other integrative therapies to support healing.

Whether you're living with a fearful rescue, raising a sensitive puppy, or simply wanting to better understand your dog, this book provides the knowledge and tools to strengthen your relationship through compassion rather than control.

Because when we understand the dog beneath the behavior, healing becomes possible.

Print Version is in the works! Stay tuned for an update on release!