Bark, Book, & Broomstick

Maureen Erickson
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Bark, Book, and Broomstick is a cozy, witchy dog training podcast for humans who want partnership—not power struggles. Hosted by Maureen (practicing witch, professional dog trainer, and founder of Bond Weaving), each episode blends nervous system science with spellwork, consent-based training, and tarot as a practical tool for your day-to-day relationship with your dog. If you’re tired of dominance theory, “alpha” advice, and being told your dog is “bad,” you’re in the right place. We’re here to rebuild trust, regulate first, and turn “naughty” behavior into understandable communication. This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a replacement for veterinary care. Ready to go deeper? Join my free Facebook group: A Familiar’s Path — Intuitive Dog Traininghttps://www.facebook.com/share/g/17LEWozoMB/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

  1. The Hierophant

    Feb 12

    The Hierophant

    If you’ve ever felt judged for how you work with your dog—by trainers, family, the internet, or that loud voice in your own head—this one’s for you. The Hierophant is about tradition, authority, and the rules we inherit… and it’s also about choosing your own path when the old one doesn’t fit. We’ll talk about why “obedience culture” can fray the bond, what real guidance looks like, and a simple practice to build reliability without force. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    8 min
  2. Who I am (And Why You Should Listen to Me)

    Feb 4

    Who I am (And Why You Should Listen to Me)

    In this cozy fireside episode, I share the real origin story—bringing my “dream dog” Daisy home mid-pandemic, realizing the usual training advice didn’t feel right, and following a trail of corvids (yes, really) into a partnership-first way of working with dogs that blends nervous system science with honest spellwork. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    14 min
  3. The Empress

    Jan 26

    The Empress

    If you’re exhausted—and your dog feels like a burden instead of a companion—this episode is a soft place to land. The Empress reminds us that the relationship isn’t something you earn after your dog behaves. The relationship is the soil behavior grows in. We’ll talk co-regulation, repair, and a simple ritual for returning to safety after a hard moment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    5 min
  4. The Emperor

    Jan 26

    The Emperor

    Structure isn’t dominance. It’s safety. In this Major Arcana episode, we work with The Emperor: the container that helps your dog’s nervous system soften. We’ll talk strategic predictability, management vs training, and how to set simple boundaries that reduce chaos—without force, without intimidation, and without turning your relationship into a power struggle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    7 min

  5. Jan 26

    The Magician

    The Magician is your reminder that you already have tools—and you don’t need dominance to use them. In this episode, we talk agency, nervous system influence, and why the human end of the leash sets the spell more often than you’ve been taught to believe. You’ll get a simple “Choice Spell” practice that builds impulse control without a power struggle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    6 min
  6. The High Priestess

    Jan 26

    The High Priestess

    When your dog refuses—freezes, pulls away, snaps, shuts down—it’s not “bad behavior.” It’s information. In this Major Arcana episode, we’re working with The High Priestess: intuition, consent, and the quiet skill of listening before things get loud. You’ll learn how to spot the “yes” and honor the “no,” with a cooperative care-inspired practice you can start today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    7 min
  7. The Fool

    Jan 26

    The Fool

    If you’ve been told you need to be “the alpha” to have a well-behaved dog, this episode is your permission slip to set that story down. We’re starting the Major Arcana series with The Fool: the brave beginning, the first step, the moment you decide to start over with trust instead of control. You’ll learn a simple Connection Spell practice (with nervous system science behind it) to rebuild the bond—one tiny win at a time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    7 min

  8. Trailer

    Trailer

    Welcome to Bark, Book, and Broomstick—a cozy, witchy dog training podcast for humans who want partnership, not power struggles. In this short trailer, Maureen shares what to expect: tarot as a practical training tool, consent-based games, nervous system science, and real-life bond weaving. Join the free Facebook group: A Familiar’s Path — Intuitive Dog Training https://www.facebook.com/share/g/17LEWozoMB/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 min

Trailer

About

Bark, Book, and Broomstick is a cozy, witchy dog training podcast for humans who want partnership—not power struggles. Hosted by Maureen (practicing witch, professional dog trainer, and founder of Bond Weaving), each episode blends nervous system science with spellwork, consent-based training, and tarot as a practical tool for your day-to-day relationship with your dog. If you’re tired of dominance theory, “alpha” advice, and being told your dog is “bad,” you’re in the right place. We’re here to rebuild trust, regulate first, and turn “naughty” behavior into understandable communication. This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a replacement for veterinary care. Ready to go deeper? Join my free Facebook group: A Familiar’s Path — Intuitive Dog Traininghttps://www.facebook.com/share/g/17LEWozoMB/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Information

  • Creator
    Maureen Erickson
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Maureen Erickson
  • Show Website
    Bark, Book, & Broomstick