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The Dog Who Asked for More: Understanding Life With Your Dog Beyond Dog Training and Behavior: Daily Summaries Delivered
by Emily “Em” Breslin
Are you tired of dog training advice that gives you one more thing to try but still leaves you wondering what you're missing? If you've followed the advice, learned everything you can, and still can't figure out what actually makes sense for the dog in front of you, this podcast is for you. This is the dog community for people who love their dogs deeply and want to understand them without feeling like there's always another problem they need to fix. I'm Em. Former vet tech, dog trainer, and canine nutritionist. I went looking for a dog community that actually understood how complicated life with dogs can be and kept finding gatekeeping, judgment, and people who'd decided their way was the only way. So I built the space I couldn't find. Listen, and you'll learn how to: - Better understand the dog in front of you instead of chasing one-size-fits-all advice - Use what you already know and get curious about what you might be missing - Start trusting the decisions you make and adjust when your dog gives you new information - Look at the whole dog through training, behavior, nutrition, enrichment, health, and environment - Feel less alone in the grief, burnout, uncertainty, and messy parts of life with dogs Solo episodes, guest conversations, and real stories covering dog training, dog behavior, dog reactivity, dog nutrition, dog enrichment, dog health, dog body language, pet loss, senior dogs, and the parts of life with dogs no one really prepares you for.
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- 2 days ago5 min
When to Stop Playing, Even When Your Dog Is Asking for More
You gave your dog the walk, the fetch, the training, and somehow you're the only one ready to collapse.When a full day of trying to meet your dog's needs leaves you with even more chaos, it's easy to assume you still haven't done enough. But before you add one more round of anything, there may be something important you're missing.You'll hear:Why a dog asking for more doesn't always mean they need moreHow Em got stuck in the same cycle with Fitz, even when she knew betterWhat to change during the day when piling on more activity isn't helpingPress play if you're exhausted from trying to wear your dog out and wondering how they could possibly still have energy left.Why Won't Your Dog Settle?Not sure if it's overstimulation, boredom, or reactivity? Grab the free download and find out what's actually going on.👉https://thedogwhoaskedformore.hbportal.co/public/6a83ba6887c0a7052346c6e3Help Us Hit the RoadWe're raising money to take this podcast on the road — an RV, a microphone, and 20 years of experience coming to you.👉 https://tinyurl.com/fuelthepodcastShop What Em Uses with Fitz & TobyEnrichment tools, nutrition support, and daily essentials — all in one place.👉 thedogwhoaskedformore.myshopdot.comFree 15-Minute Clarity CallFeeling stuck or unsure what your dog needs? Book a short call, and we'll talk through what's going on.👉 https://thedogwhoaskedformore.hbportal.co/schedule/668856198dc476001953809bQuestions📧 em@thedogwhoaskedformore.comThis podcast explores dog training, dog behavior, dog behavior problems, dog obedience, dog training advice, dog training tips, dog training methods, dog training at home, service dog training, dog anxiety, dog separation anxiety, reactive dogs, dog reactivity, and dog body language. Episodes also cover canine nutrition, dog food, dog enrichment, mental stimulation for dogs, senior dogs, pet loss, and life with dogs. It’s a dog community for people who want to better understand the dog in front of them, make sense of conflicting advice, improve the relationship with their dog, and figure out what actually works for their dog.Some links may be affiliate links. If you choose to purchase, it helps support the podcast and the RV tour.
- 4 days ago11 min
How Dog Products Change When Brands Actually Listen to Pet Parents | Pet Products
Buying something for your dog is easy. Knowing whether it’s actually worth your money is the harder part.Some of the most useful details about a product never become the headline on the package. At SuperZoo, I talked with the people behind a wide range of dog brands about what they’ve learned after their products reached real customers, including the feedback that changed what they make and the features people often don’t discover until after they buy.You'll hear:How feedback from dog parents has influenced products that are on shelves todayOverlooked features and unexpected uses that could make products you already buy more usefulWhat brand founders and representatives think dog parents should understand before choosing where to spend their moneyPress play if you want to hear what dog brands wish you knew before their products ended up in your cart.In this episode:0:00 Intro0:47 APPA & Global Pet Expo1:27 Meet the Brands2:01 Ava's Pet Palace2:29 Furei2:57 TickMitt3:41 MetroPaws4:24 Natoo4:39 The Overlooked Question4:56 Earth Rated5:31 Uproot Clean6:18 SwiftPaws7:10 Your Dog Is Bored (Moji)7:52 Ollie B Good8:15 Yumwoof8:58 Real Dog Box9:35 Modern Beast10:03 Meet Michelle10:15 ShopDot10:47 OutroShop What Em Uses with Fitz & TobyEnrichment tools, nutrition support, and daily essentials — all in one place.👉 thedogwhoaskedformore.myshopdot.comFree 15-Minute Clarity CallFeeling stuck or unsure what your dog needs? Book a short call, and we'll talk through what's going on.👉 https://thedogwhoaskedformore.hbportal.co/schedule/668856198dc476001953809bQuestions📧 em@thedogwhoaskedformore.comThis podcast explores dog training, dog behavior, dog behavior problems, dog obedience, dog training advice, dog training tips, dog training methods, dog training at home, service dog training, dog anxiety, dog separation anxiety, reactive dogs, dog reactivity, and dog body language. Episodes also cover canine nutrition, dog food, dog enrichment, mental stimulation for dogs, senior dogs, pet loss, and life with dogs. It’s a dog community for people who want to better understand the dog in front of them, make sense of conflicting advice, improve the relationship with their dog, and figure out what actually works for their dog.Some links may be affiliate links. If you choose to purchase, it helps support the podcast and the RV tour.
- 6 days ago4 min
Why Doubting the Life You Built Around Your Dog Doesn’t Mean You Got It Wrong | Life With Dogs
Building your life around your dog can feel completely right and still leave room for the question you don’t always want to ask: Did I make the right call?Big decisions rarely come with proof that everything is going to work out. When your work, finances, routines, and future have all been shaped by the dog beside you, even seeing those choices pay off doesn’t always make the uncertainty disappear.You'll hear:Why loving the life you built doesn’t automatically stop you from questioning the decisions that got you thereWhat happened when the parts of my life I was most afraid to rely on became the things that carried me throughWhy uncertainty doesn’t necessarily mean you chose wrong, even when there’s no guarantee about what happens nextPress play if your dog has changed the direction of your life and you still sometimes wonder if you got it right.Read Em's Weekly BlogThe podcast starts the conversation. The blog takes it deeper. Every week, you'll find expanded insights from the latest episodes, practical takeaways you can use with your own dog, and Monday articles that tackle the everyday questions and challenges dog parents face.👉https://thedogwhoaskedformore.com/blogHelp Us Hit the RoadWe're raising money to take this podcast on the road — an RV, a microphone, and 20 years of experience coming to you.👉 https://tinyurl.com/fuelthepodcastShop What Em Uses with Fitz & TobyEnrichment tools, nutrition support, and daily essentials — all in one place.👉 thedogwhoaskedformore.myshopdot.comFree 15-Minute Clarity CallFeeling stuck or unsure what your dog needs? Book a short call, and we'll talk through what's going on.👉 https://thedogwhoaskedformore.hbportal.co/schedule/668856198dc476001953809bQuestions📧 em@thedogwhoaskedformore.comThis podcast explores dog training, dog behavior, dog behavior problems, dog obedience, dog training advice, dog training tips, dog training methods, dog training at home, service dog training, dog anxiety, dog separation anxiety, reactive dogs, dog reactivity, and dog body language. Episodes also cover canine nutrition, dog food, dog enrichment, mental stimulation for dogs, senior dogs, pet loss, and life with dogs. It’s a dog community for people who want to better understand the dog in front of them, make sense of conflicting advice, improve the relationship with their dog, and figure out what actually works for their dog.Some links may be affiliate links. If you choose to purchase, it helps support the podcast and the RV tour.
- 1 weeks ago4 min
Why More Exercise Isn’t Helping Your Dog Settle | Dog Enrichment
You did the long walk. You played fetch until your arm gave out. And somehow your dog is still pacing around the house like the day just started.“Tire them out” sounds like good advice when your dog has endless energy, but more activity doesn’t always lead to a calmer dog. Sometimes the thing you’re doing to wear them out is actually winding them up even more, leaving you exhausted and your dog still unable to settle.You'll hear:Why doing more exercise and activity can leave your dog more wired instead of more tiredHow the type of activity you choose can change what happens after the game, walk, or play session endsWhat I had to change with Fitz when throwing the ball longer and doing more wasn’t getting us any closer to calmPress play if you keep trying to tire your dog out and can’t figure out why they still won’t settle.Why Won't Your Dog Settle?Not sure if it's overstimulation, boredom, or reactivity? Grab the free download and find out what's actually going on.👉https://thedogwhoaskedformore.hbportal.co/public/6a83ba6887c0a7052346c6e3Help Us Hit the RoadWe're raising money to take this podcast on the road — an RV, a microphone, and 20 years of experience coming to you.👉 https://tinyurl.com/fuelthepodcastShop What Em Uses with Fitz & TobyEnrichment tools, nutrition support, and daily essentials — all in one place.👉 thedogwhoaskedformore.myshopdot.comFree 15-Minute Clarity CallFeeling stuck or unsure what your dog needs? Book a short call, and we'll talk through what's going on.👉 https://thedogwhoaskedformore.hbportal.co/schedule/668856198dc476001953809bQuestions📧 em@thedogwhoaskedformore.comThis podcast explores dog training, dog behavior, dog behavior problems, dog obedience, dog training advice, dog training tips, dog training methods, dog training at home, service dog training, dog anxiety, dog separation anxiety, reactive dogs, dog reactivity, and dog body language. Episodes also cover canine nutrition, dog food, dog enrichment, mental stimulation for dogs, senior dogs, pet loss, and life with dogs. It’s a dog community for people who want to better understand the dog in front of them, make sense of conflicting advice, improve the relationship with their dog, and figure out what actually works for their dog.Some links may be affiliate links. If you choose to purchase, it helps support the podcast and the RV tour.
- 1 weeks ago7 min
What Pet Creators See Behind the Scenes That Pet Parents Don’t | Pet Care
The creators you trust the most have opinions about this industry they don't usually put in a caption.At Superzoo in August, instead of collecting swag and taking panel photos, three questions got asked to creator after creator, not the polished, brand-deal-ready answers you see on Instagram, but the real ones. What brand would they actually recommend if nobody was paying them to say it. What myth about training, nutrition, or behavior got busted for them personally. And what's happening behind the scenes in this industry that never makes it into a caption. Nobody had to be honest. They could have given the pitch. They didn't.You'll hear:The specific brands and products creators actually stand behind, the ones they'd recommend even without a partnership attachedThe training, nutrition, and behavior myths that got busted for people who work in this space every day, and what changed their mindsWhat multiple creators admitted about this being a business first, even when the content doesn't feel like onePress play if you've ever scrolled through dog content wondering which recommendations were real and which ones were paid for.Shop What Em Uses with Fitz & TobyEnrichment tools, nutrition support, and daily essentials — all in one place.👉 thedogwhoaskedformore.myshopdot.comFree 15-Minute Clarity CallFeeling stuck or unsure what your dog needs? Book a short call, and we'll talk through what's going on.👉 https://thedogwhoaskedformore.hbportal.co/schedule/668856198dc476001953809bQuestions📧 em@thedogwhoaskedformore.comThis podcast explores life with dogs, dog behavior, dog behavior problems, dog obedience, dog anxiety, reactive dogs, dog reactivity, and dog training. It's for the dog community navigating overwhelm, guilt, burnout, and self-doubt while struggling to keep up with a dog who asks for more. Episodes cover canine nutrition, dog food, dog enrichment, dog body language, dog communication, emotional healing, self-trust, personal growth, and finding real relief in the connection you have with your dog. Whether you're raising a reactive dog, feeling discouraged, or simply trying to better understand your dog and yourself, this podcast helps you create a calmer life together and strengthen the bond that changes both of you. We're now building to take this conversation on the road, bringing honest support directly to dog parents around the world.Some links may be affiliate links. If you choose to purchase, it helps support the podcast and the RV tour.
- 1 weeks ago4 min
How Task Training at Home Can Give You the Wrong Idea About Service Dog Potential | Dog Training
Your dog can learn the tasks perfectly at home and still not be capable of doing the job of a service dog.I wanted Fitz to be a service dog badly enough to train him myself. He learned real tasks, including retrieval, deep pressure therapy, and migraine alerts. At home, he was good at them. Then we went out in public, and the dog I hoped he could become collided with the dog actually standing in front of me. Because learning the tasks is only one part of what a service dog has to be able to do.You'll hear:Why a dog can successfully learn service dog tasks at home and still struggle with what the job requires in publicWhat happened when I had to separate what I needed Fitz to become from what he was actually capable ofWhy changing the plan doesn't mean the training was wasted or that your dog failedPress play if you've ever looked at your dog and wondered if they could become a service dog, or had to accept that what you hoped they could do wasn't what they were actually capable of.Why Won't Your Dog Settle?Not sure if it's overstimulation, boredom, or reactivity? Grab the free download and find out what's actually going on.👉https://thedogwhoaskedformore.hbportal.co/public/6a83ba6887c0a7052346c6e3Help Us Hit the RoadWe're raising money to take this podcast on the road — an RV, a microphone, and 20 years of experience coming to you.👉 https://tinyurl.com/fuelthepodcastShop What Em Uses with Fitz & TobyEnrichment tools, nutrition support, and daily essentials — all in one place.👉 thedogwhoaskedformore.myshopdot.comFree 15-Minute Clarity CallFeeling stuck or unsure what your dog needs? Book a short call, and we'll talk through what's going on.👉 https://thedogwhoaskedformore.hbportal.co/schedule/668856198dc476001953809bQuestions📧 em@thedogwhoaskedformore.comThis podcast explores life with dogs, dog behavior, dog behavior problems, dog obedience, dog anxiety, reactive dogs, dog reactivity, and dog training. It's for the dog community navigating overwhelm, guilt, burnout, and self-doubt while struggling to keep up with a dog who asks for more. Episodes cover canine nutrition, dog food, dog enrichment, dog body language, dog communication, emotional healing, self-trust, personal growth, and finding real relief in the connection you have with your dog. Whether you're raising a reactive dog, feeling discouraged, or simply trying to better understand your dog and yourself, this podcast helps you create a calmer life together and strengthen the bond that changes both of you. We're now building to take this conversation on the road, bringing honest support directly to dog parents around the world.Some links may be affiliate links. If you choose to purchase, it helps support the podcast and the RV tour.
- 2 weeks ago4 min
What You Gain When You Stop Chasing the Life Everyone Else Expects for Your Dog | Dog Training
There's a version of your life with this dog that you pictured a while back. It doesn't look anything like the one you're actually living now, and somehow that's become other people's business.At some point you stopped going to the places that used to be part of every week together, without ever deciding it in one clear moment. You just noticed what actually worked for your dog and kept doing that instead. People who only see the outside of it tend to have an opinion either way, and it rarely matches what building this actually took. You can be completely at peace with how you live now and still catch yourself defending it anyway.You'll hear:The surprising reason a dog can be perfectly fine with strangers but bark at the people he already knows, and what that has to do with his pastThe two contradicting comments that show up no matter which way you go, and why neither one is actually about your dogThe moment that turns "I gave something up" into "I built something that fits," and how to tell which one you're actually standing inPress play if you've ever had to explain a life that makes complete sense to you and to no one else in the room.Why Won't Your Dog Settle?Not sure if it's overstimulation, boredom, or reactivity? Grab the free download and find out what's actually going on.👉https://thedogwhoaskedformore.hbportal.co/public/6a83ba6887c0a7052346c6e3Help Us Hit the RoadWe're raising money to take this podcast on the road — an RV, a microphone, and 20 years of experience coming to you.👉 https://tinyurl.com/fuelthepodcastShop What Em Uses with Fitz & TobyEnrichment tools, nutrition support, and daily essentials — all in one place.👉 thedogwhoaskedformore.myshopdot.comFree 15-Minute Clarity CallFeeling stuck or unsure what your dog needs? Book a short call, and we'll talk through what's going on.👉 https://thedogwhoaskedformore.hbportal.co/schedule/668856198dc476001953809bQuestions📧 em@thedogwhoaskedformore.comThis podcast explores life with dogs, dog behavior, dog behavior problems, dog obedience, dog anxiety, reactive dogs, dog reactivity, and dog training. It's for the dog community navigating overwhelm, guilt, burnout, and self-doubt while struggling to keep up with a dog who asks for more. Episodes cover canine nutrition, dog food, dog enrichment, dog body language, dog communication, emotional healing, self-trust, personal growth, and finding real relief in the connection you have with your dog. Whether you're raising a reactive dog, feeling discouraged, or simply trying to better understand your dog and yourself, this podcast helps you create a calmer life together and strengthen the bond that changes both of you. We're now building to take this conversation on the road, bringing honest support directly to dog parents around the world.Some links may be affiliate links. If you choose to purchase, it helps support the podcast and the RV tour.
- 2 weeks ago5 min
Why Speaking Up Matters When Someone Invades Your Dog’s Personal Space | Dog Body Language
You've said it out loud before anyone's hand even moves. Somehow you're still the one bracing for what happens next.Most people don't think there's anything to ask permission for when a dog looks friendly enough to grab, so the asking never happens. You end up being the one who has to say something, again, with every new person who doesn't bother to check first. You can be completely right about what your dog needs and still feel your shoulders tense the moment a stranger walks through the door.You'll hear:The night a guest was told plainly to leave a dog alone, ignored it, and what that dog did in responseThe quiet signals a nervous dog gives off long before anyone notices, the kind that get missed in a room full of peopleWhy you don't have to defend your dog's limits to a new person every single time, and the shift that finally made that stickPress play if you've ever stood there weighing whether to speak up, already knowing exactly how it would go if you didn't.Dog Body Language LibraryNot sure what your dog's behavior is communicating? Check out the free video library and submit your own videos to help other pet parents!👉https://thedogwhoaskedformore.com/dog-body-languageHelp Us Hit the RoadWe're raising money to take this podcast on the road — an RV, a microphone, and 20 years of experience coming to you.👉 https://tinyurl.com/fuelthepodcastShop What Em Uses with Fitz & TobyEnrichment tools, nutrition support, and daily essentials — all in one place.👉 thedogwhoaskedformore.myshopdot.comFree 15-Minute Clarity CallFeeling stuck or unsure what your dog needs? Book a short call, and we'll talk through what's going on.👉 https://thedogwhoaskedformore.hbportal.co/schedule/668856198dc476001953809bQuestions📧 em@thedogwhoaskedformore.comThis podcast explores life with dogs, dog behavior, dog behavior problems, dog obedience, dog anxiety, reactive dogs, dog reactivity, and dog training. It's for the dog community navigating overwhelm, guilt, burnout, and self-doubt while struggling to keep up with a dog who asks for more. Episodes cover canine nutrition, dog food, dog enrichment, dog body language, dog communication, emotional healing, self-trust, personal growth, and finding real relief in the connection you have with your dog. Whether you're raising a reactive dog, feeling discouraged, or simply trying to better understand your dog and yourself, this podcast helps you create a calmer life together and strengthen the bond that changes both of you. We're now building to take this conversation on the road, bringing honest support directly to dog parents around the world.Some links may be affiliate links. If you choose to purchase, it helps support the podcast and the RV tour.
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About The Dog Who Asked for More: Understanding Life With Your Dog Beyond Dog Training and Behavior
Are you tired of dog training advice that gives you one more thing to try but still leaves you wondering what you're missing? If you've followed the advice, learned everything you can, and still can't figure out what actually makes sense for the dog in front of you, this podcast is for you. This is the dog community for people who love their dogs deeply and want to understand them without feeling like there's always another problem they need to fix. I'm Em. Former vet tech, dog trainer, and canine nutritionist. I went looking for a dog community that actually understood how complicated life with dogs can be and kept finding gatekeeping, judgment, and people who'd decided their way was the only way. So I built the space I couldn't find. Listen, and you'll learn how to: - Better understand the dog in front of you instead of chasing one-size-fits-all advice - Use what you already know and get curious about what you might be missing - Start trusting the decisions you make and adjust when your dog gives you new information - Look at the whole dog through training, behavior, nutrition, enrichment, health, and environment - Feel less alone in the grief, burnout, uncertainty, and messy parts of life with dogs Solo episodes, guest conversations, and real stories covering dog training, dog behavior, dog reactivity, dog nutrition, dog enrichment, dog health, dog body language, pet loss, senior dogs, and the parts of life with dogs no one really prepares you for.
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