Is your dog’s reactivity really about disobedience—or are they trying to tell you something deeper?
In this powerful and paradigm-shifting episode of Straight Up Dog Talk, Em sits down with Matt Beisner (Dog: Impossible, The Zen Dog) to explore the emotional, neurological, and spiritual dimensions of dog reactivity. Together, they unpack why dominance-based training fails, and how relationship-first, trauma-informed approaches can build lasting safety and trust—for dogs and their humans.

You'll Learn:

• Understand how fear, trauma, and dysregulation show up in dog training

• Learn why connection—not control—is the foundation for true progress

• Discover how to lead with empathy, presence, and enrichment that supports healing, not just behavior change

Press play to explore what it really means to train, trust, and grow with your reactive dog—and why the journey might be as much about your healing as it is theirs.

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This podcast explores real-life dog behavior and training, diving into reactivity, barking, dog anxiety, aggression, picky eating, gut health, and dog food—while unpacking enrichment, mental stimulation, supplements, calming aids, and holistic pet wellness. Whether you’re raising a rescue dog, supporting a senior dog, managing a velcro dog, or just navigating life with a dog who’s asking for more, you’ll find practical tools to build trust, strengthen communication, and create a safe, thriving life together.