Sometimes There's Side Eye

Heather Brendle & Kristi McNeeley
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A Podcast about two friends having real and unfiltered conversations about dogs and people. Listen as we talk about our lives with dogs, training, behavior, share some laughs, and a whole lot of banter.

  1. 5 FEB

    STSE #72: Destressing With Our Dogs

    This week we are talking about ways to destress with your pets. We first want to recognize that we are living through some troubling times. We also want to be clear that we are not experts in mental health & recommend professional help if your mental health is suffering. What we do have is experience with our dogs, and we want to share some things we do to help us destress with our dogs. Things like grounding, finding joy in the little things, finding beauty in unexpected places and moving your body. We hope our suggestions help you think of ways you can benefit from your pet’s presence in your life. Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/sometimestheressideeye/⁠⁠⁠

    14 min

  2. 22 JAN

    STSE #71: Frustration on Both Ends of the Leash

    This week we are talking about frustration on the human side of the leash.  We are taking a deeper look at what causes frustration including things like comparison, physical health/limitations, motivation, and learning styles. We are also talking about why we want to recognize our own frustrations in order to lessen or prevent them in the future.  We are getting honest about our own experiences and how we chose to work through those experiences.  Most importantly we talk about how our dogs benefit when we can control and acknowledge our own frustration during our interactions with our dogs.Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/sometimestheressideeye/⁠⁠

    42 min

  3. 8 JAN

    STSE #70: Breed Trait or Behavior Problem?

    We are starting the new year out with a subject we are both passionate about, shelter versus purposely bred dogs.  Are purebred dogs better than rescue dogs?  Are there more behavior issues in one versus the other? We discuss how breed equates to predictability, even if that predictability is not a desired behavior or trait.   It can be common to blame some undesired behaviors on dogs coming from the shelter, while in the purebred world that same behavior may be easily dismissed as a breed trait.  We both agree education is the best option when adding a dog of any origin to your life and feel that educating yourself can only help both you and your dog.  Additionally we both agree that people should get the dog they want, but they should also be prepared to meet the needs of the dog in front of them regardless of how the dog was acquired.Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/sometimestheressideeye/⁠⁠

    32 min

  4. 20/11/2025

    STSE# 69: We Are Thankful

    This week we are talking about what we are thankful for in regard to all things dogs.  Of course, you our listeners make the shortlist, as well as our dogs and all the comfort and joy they bring.  Tune in to hear our complete list as well as a few dad jokes (which we are also thankful for). Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/sometimestheressideeye/⁠⁠

    29 min

  5. 06/11/2025

    STSE #68: Gentle "Parenting" Only for Gentle Dogs?

    Is gentle parenting only for gentle dogs? This week we explore if gentler methods can be effective with more unruly or difficult dogs. Or are kinder/force free methods only for easy or sensitive dogs? We explore our own experiences and take an honest look at how we interact and train with dogs who have different personalities. Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/sometimestheressideeye/⁠⁠

    28 min

  6. 23/10/2025

    STSE# 67: Useful Tricks/Cues

    This week we are talking through training some of our favorite tricks and cues. Some of those include naming rooms in the house, go around, pick it up, take it with you, sit pretty, relax, etc. We also talk through teaching things formally vs. informally.  So listen along for some fun inspiration and ideas. Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/sometimestheressideeye/⁠⁠

    31 min

  7. 09/10/2025

    [REPLAY] STSE #7: The Shame Game

    Currently ranked as our 2nd most popular episode! Let's remind ourselves to be kind to both ends of the leash. Are you playing the shame game, like the rest of us? Where does shame come from and how do we combat it? Explore the subject of the shame game, and the equally fun shame spiral, that so many of us find ourselves in when the life we planned with our dogs, goes awry. Dive into the reasons we so often experience shame and why no one should feel alone as we experience difficulties in training, behavior, and sometimes just day to day life with our dogs. Both Heather and Kristi share some of their own experiences, and the shame they felt surrounding failed expectations, and the grace they've learned to give themselves, their dogs, and others experiencing unexpected difficulties. Don't forget to review, subscribe, and share! Follow us on IG: ⁠⁠⁠@sometimestheressideeye | Instagram⁠⁠⁠ Links:Losing Lulu - a grief support group for anyone who has been through a behavioral euthanasia. ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/losinglulu/

    33 min

  8. 25/09/2025

    STSE #66: Is Confidence Contagious?

    This week we are talking about adding a confident dog to your home to help your shy dog.  This can be immeasurably helpful for some dogs, while for others it makes almost no difference at all.  We'll discuss what things to consider when adding another dog.  We'll also talk about how to stack the deck in your favor for the best possible results. Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/sometimestheressideeye/⁠⁠

    19 min
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A Podcast about two friends having real and unfiltered conversations about dogs and people. Listen as we talk about our lives with dogs, training, behavior, share some laughs, and a whole lot of banter.

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  • Creator
    Heather Brendle & Kristi McNeeley
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    73
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Heather Brendle & Kristi McNeeley
  • Show Website
    Sometimes There's Side Eye