Oct. 14, 2025

219. How Your Stress Affects Your Dog: Mindset & Behavior Tips w/ Kyle Kittleson

219. How Your Stress Affects Your Dog: Mindset & Behavior Tips w/ Kyle Kittleson

Your dog mirrors you. Kyle Kittleson explains how your stress shapes your dog’s behavior—and exactly how to fix it. We cover a 60-second owner reset, co-regulation, ABC analysis for reactivity, start-button/consent behaviors, and a 5-minute daily routine to build calm, trust, and reliable manners.

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Kyle Kittleson

MedCircle Host

Kyle Kittleson - Senior Animal Trainer & Mental Health Advocate

Kyle Kittleson is a senior animal trainer with experience working with species from killer whales to exotic birds, applying behavioral science principles from Arizona State University. He founded and ran Pinky's Dog Training company and currently hosts MedCircle, interviewing leading mental health experts.

As creator of Baba Blast, an educational YouTube channel teaching children empathy and resilience, Kyle brings a unique perspective on the human-animal bond. Based in Phoenix/Scottsdale, he's passionate about helping pet parents build authentic relationships with their pets based on trust, communication, and mutual respect.