The Dog Who Asked for More: Understanding Life With Your Dog Beyond Dog Training and Behavior

What if teaching tricks wasn’t just fun… but actually the key to a calmer dog?

In this episode, Em talks with Krista from Heeler Point about life with high-energy, high-drive dogs and how trick training became more than cute party tricks — it became mental enrichment, confidence building, and a safe outlet for big feelings. From reactivity and vet visits to skateboards, basketball hoops, and 30-treat stacks, they break down how learning keeps dogs regulated and connected.

If you’ve ever felt like walks and exercise still aren’t enough, this conversation will change the way you think about training.

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Follow Krista: @heelerpoint

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This podcast explores real life with dogs — including dog behavior, reactivity, dog anxiety, stress in dogs, fearful dogs, and everyday training challenges. It’s for dog parents who are overwhelmed navigating life with dogs and want a clearer understanding of their dog, practical support, and a stronger bond while creating a calmer daily life with their dogs. Episodes cover canine nutrition, dog body language, dog communication, dog food and behavior, gut health, dog wellness, enrichment for dogs, dog enrichment activities, routines, dog lifestyle, and regulation — so life with your dog can feel calmer, more manageable, and more sustainable. Hosted by a dog trainer, canine nutrition coach, and retired vet tech, the show blends training, nutrition, and enrichment to support and bond with sensitive, anxious, pure-bred, and rescue dogs at home and in real life.

Affiliate links support the podcast and help fuel the RV dream 💛

Have you ever stopped to think about what you’re legally responsible for as a dog parent?

Most of us focus on training, food, and behavior — but every state has laws that can impact your dog’s safety and your finances. From leash rules and licensing to bite liability, tethering laws, and even what happens in an emergency, there are regulations many pet parents don’t realize exist until it’s too late.

In this episode, Em and Lauren from Choose Wisely Training break down the dog laws you should know and why researching your local rules is one of the most important ways you can protect both you and your dog.

Press play to make sure you’re informed, prepared, and advocating for your dog the right way.

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This 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.

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Do you ever feel like you’re trying so hard to do the right thing for your dog… but the food choices still feel impossible?

We’re told to trust the labels. Trust the brands. Trust the system. But when more than half of dogs are overweight or struggling with preventable health issues, it’s worth asking — what if the problem starts in the bowl?

In this conversation, Em and canine nutrition researcher Daniel Schulof talk about carbs, protein, obesity, and why dog food marketing often hides what really matters. You’ll walk away with simple, practical ways to choose food that actually supports your dog’s health and energy.

Press play for clarity, not guilt — just information that helps you care for the dog in front of you.

Guest Info: Read Daniel’s book: Dogs, Dog Food, and Dogma

Learn more: https://ketonaturalpetfoods.com

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This podcast explores real life with dogs — including dog behavior, reactivity, dog anxiety, stress in dogs, fearful dogs, and everyday training challenges. It’s for dog parents who are overwhelmed navigating life with dogs and want a clearer understanding of their dog, practical support, and a stronger bond while creating a calmer daily life with their dogs. Episodes cover canine nutrition, dog body language, dog communication, dog food and behavior, gut health, dog wellness, enrichment for dogs, dog enrichment activities, routines, dog lifestyle, and regulation — so life with your dog can feel calmer, more manageable, and more sustainable. Hosted by a dog trainer, canine nutrition coach, and retired vet tech, the show blends training, nutrition, and enrichment to support and bond with sensitive, anxious, pure-bred, and rescue dogs at home and in real life.

Affiliate links support the podcast and help fuel the RV dream 💛

Have you ever wished there was a gentle way to help your dog feel calmer, heal faster, or just settle… without adding more stress or more “stuff” to manage?

When dogs are anxious, recovering from surgery, grieving, or overwhelmed, sometimes they don’t need more training or more structure.

Sometimes they just need support.

In this episode, Em sits down with Tatiana from Howling Om to talk about Reiki and energy healing for dogs—what it actually is, how it works, and how it can support anxiety, recovery, reactivity, and emotional balance. Together, they share real stories and simple ways this quiet, hands-on approach can help both you and your dog feel more grounded.

Press play if you’re curious about gentle, holistic tools that support your dog’s nervous system—not just their behavior.

Learn more or book a session with Tatiana: https://howlingom.com/

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Email [email protected] to get in touch with Em

This podcast explores real life with dogs — including dog behavior, reactivity, dog anxiety, stress in dogs, fearful dogs, and everyday training challenges. It’s for dog parents who are overwhelmed navigating life with dogs and want a clearer understanding of their dog, practical support, and a stronger bond while creating a calmer daily life with their dogs. Episodes cover canine nutrition, dog body language, dog communication, dog food and behavior, gut health, dog wellness, enrichment for dogs, dog enrichment activities, routines, dog lifestyle, and regulation — so life with your dog can feel calmer, more manageable, and more sustainable. Hosted by a dog trainer, canine nutrition coach, and retired vet tech, the show blends training, nutrition, and enrichment to support and bond with sensitive, anxious, pure-bred, and rescue dogs at home and in real life.

Affiliate links support the podcast and help fuel the RV dream 💛

Have you ever bought something for your dog and wondered who actually made it?

Behind every handmade collar or leash is a real person—late nights, sore hands, big dreams, and a whole lot of heart.

In this episode, Em sits down with Diana, the founder of Dainty Paws, a small business creating handcrafted beaded dog collars and leashes that are safe, stylish, and built with intention. They talk about what it really looks like to grow a brand from your kitchen table to stores around the world, why supporting small pet businesses matters, and how giving back to rescue dogs is woven into everything she creates.

Press play if you love dogs, believe in shopping small, and want to support products made with purpose—not mass production.

Check out Dainty Paws for stylish pet accessories and to support Diana’s small business: daintypawsco.com

Use Code SUDT10 to save 10% on your purchase!

This episode is proudly sponsored by our partnership with Dainty Paws.

Dog Body Language Quiz

Not sure what your dog’s behavior is communicating?

Take the free quiz and get a resource matched to your results.

👉 https://tinyurl.com/dogbodylanguagequiz

Free 15-Minute Clarity Call

Feeling stuck or unsure what your dog needs?

Book a short call, and we’ll talk through what’s going on.

👉 https://tinyurl.com/tdwafmbooknow

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Email [email protected] to get in touch with Em

This podcast explores real life with dogs — including dog behavior, reactivity, dog anxiety, stress in dogs, fearful dogs, and everyday training challenges. It’s for dog parents who are overwhelmed navigating life with dogs and want a clearer understanding of their dog, practical support, and a stronger bond while creating a calmer daily life with their dogs. Episodes cover canine nutrition, dog body language, dog communication, dog food and behavior, gut health, dog wellness, enrichment for dogs, dog enrichment activities, routines, dog lifestyle, and regulation — so life with your dog can feel calmer, more manageable, and more sustainable. Hosted by a dog trainer, canine nutrition coach, and retired vet tech, the show blends training, nutrition, and enrichment to support and bond with sensitive, anxious, pure-bred, and rescue dogs at home and in real life.

Affiliate links support the podcast and help fuel the RV dream 💛

Have you ever caught yourself worrying about the day you’ll have to say goodbye… and then feeling guilty just for thinking about it?

Loving a dog means knowing our time together isn’t forever.

But no one really teaches us how to prepare for that — or how to handle the fear, the guilt, and the impossible decisions that come with aging, illness, and end-of-life care.

In this episode, Em sits down with pet loss grief counselor Beth Bigler from Honoring Our Animals to talk about anticipatory grief, euthanasia decisions, and how to support both your dog and yourself through one of the hardest parts of loving them.

This isn’t about doing things perfectly.

It’s about doing what’s right for the dog in front of you — with compassion, clarity, and less shame.

Press play if you’ve ever thought,

“I don’t know how I’ll survive losing them,”

or

“I just want to make the right decision when the time comes.”

You don’t have to carry this alone.

Guest Info:

Learn more: honoringouranimals.com

Follow: ⁠@honoringouranimals

This episode is proudly sponsored by our partnership with Honoring Our Animals.

Dog Nutrition Quiz

Not sure if what you’re feeding is actually supporting your dog?

Take the free quiz and get access to the Mini Bowl Blueprint

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Free 15-Minute Clarity Call

Feeling stuck or unsure what your dog needs? We’ll talk through what’s going on and find the next step together.

👉⁠ https://tinyurl.com/tdwafmbooknow⁠

PetMatRx Supplements We Trust

Supplements that support gut health and daily wellness.

Use code FITZ20 to save.

👉⁠ https://tinyurl.com/PETMATRXtdwafm⁠

Email ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ to get in touch with Em

This podcast explores real life with dogs — including dog behavior, reactivity, dog anxiety, stress in dogs, fearful dogs, and everyday training challenges. It’s for dog parents who are overwhelmed navigating life with dogs and want a clearer understanding of their dog, practical support, and a stronger bond while creating a calmer daily life with their dogs. Episodes cover canine nutrition, dog body language, dog communication, dog food and behavior, gut health, dog wellness, enrichment for dogs, dog enrichment activities, routines, dog lifestyle, and regulation — so life with your dog can feel calmer, more manageable, and more sustainable. Hosted by a dog trainer, canine nutrition coach, and retired vet tech, the show blends training, nutrition, and enrichment to support and bond with sensitive, anxious, pure-bred, and rescue dogs at home and in real life.

Affiliate links support the podcast and help fuel the RV dream 💛

Have you ever looked at your dog’s food and thought… this can’t really be the best we can do.

So many of us grew up trusting kibble. It’s convenient. It’s affordable. It’s what everyone uses.

But when your dog is dealing with allergies, stomach issues, low energy, or constant flare-ups, you start wondering if something’s missing.

In this episode, Em sits down with Jaron from Yumwoof to talk about what actually matters in canine nutrition — from bioavailability and inflammation to why ultra-processed kibble can put more stress on your dog’s body than we realize. It’s an honest, practical conversation about feeding real food, reading labels, and making small changes that support long-term health.

Press play if you want your dog’s meals to feel simpler, smarter, and more supportive — not confusing.

Guest Info: Learn more: https://yumwoof.com/collections/all

Save 15% on your first YumWoof bag with code Emily15

Follow YumWoof on Instagram: @yumwoof

Dog Nutrition Quiz

Not sure if what you’re feeding is actually supporting your dog?

Take the free quiz and get access to the Mini Bowl Blueprint

👉⁠ https://tinyurl.com/feedingquiz

Free 15-Minute Clarity Call

Feeling stuck or unsure what your dog needs? We’ll talk through what’s going on and find the next step together.

👉⁠ https://tinyurl.com/tdwafmbooknow⁠

This episode is POWERED by PetMatRx.

PetMatRx Supplements We Trust

Supplements that support gut health and daily wellness.

Use code FITZ20 to save.

👉⁠ https://tinyurl.com/PETMATRXtdwafm⁠

Email ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ to get in touch with Em

This podcast explores real life with dogs — including dog behavior, reactivity, dog anxiety, stress in dogs, fearful dogs, and everyday training challenges. It’s for dog parents who are overwhelmed navigating life with dogs and want a clearer understanding of their dog, practical support, and a stronger bond while creating a calmer daily life with their dogs. Episodes cover canine nutrition, dog body language, dog communication, dog food and behavior, gut health, dog wellness, enrichment for dogs, dog enrichment activities, routines, dog lifestyle, and regulation — so life with your dog can feel calmer, more manageable, and more sustainable. Hosted by a dog trainer, canine nutrition coach, and retired vet tech, the show blends training, nutrition, and enrichment to support and bond with sensitive, anxious, pure-bred, and rescue dogs at home and in real life.

Affiliate links support the podcast and help fuel the RV dream 💛

Have you ever looked at your dog’s food bowl and wondered…

is this actually helping them feel their best?

Dog nutrition can feel overwhelming fast. Raw vs kibble. Supplements. Labels you can’t pronounce. Everyone has an opinion — and somehow you’re still left guessing what your dog really needs. And when they’re dealing with allergies, stomach issues, or low energy, it’s easy to feel like you’re getting it wrong.

In this episode, Em sits down with Nelly from The Combine Dog to talk through what real-life nutrition actually looks like. Not perfection. Not expensive trends. Just simple, thoughtful ways to feed the dog in front of you — from organ meats and whole foods to supplements, poop clues, and small swaps that support better health over time.

Press play if you want nutrition to feel clearer, calmer, and more doable — not complicated.

Guest Info:

Instagram: @thecombinedog

Learn more at: www.thecombinedog.com

This episode is proudly sponsored by our partnership with The Combine Dog.

Do you actually know what's in your dog's food?

I found out the hard way, after months of thinking my dog was just a picky eater, that he was actually allergic to storage mites. The label didn't tell me that in plain language, and I had years of vet med behind me and still had to dig for it.

That's why I built The Dog Food Bag Decoder: the scientific names on the bag, translated into plain language, paired with Holistic Pet Hub, the tool that lets you build a profile for your dog or cat and scan real food labels to see if they're actually a match, free to try. So you're not googling ingredients at midnight; you're checking them against your own pet.

Get the free decoder 👉: https://thedogwhoaskedformore.hbportal.co/public/6a676b9948a7d648321b02d4

Help Us Hit the Road

We'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/fuelthepodcast

Shop What Em Uses with Fitz & Toby

Enrichment tools, nutrition support, and daily essentials — all in one place.

👉 thedogwhoaskedformore.myshopdot.com

Free 15-Minute Clarity Call

Feeling 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/668856198dc476001953809b

Questions

📧 [email protected]

This 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.

Have you ever wondered if your dog’s Instagram could be more than just cute photos… but felt overwhelmed trying to figure out how?

Growing an account can feel confusing fast. Post more. Try trends. Chase the algorithm. And somehow you’re still stuck — putting in hours with nothing to show for it. It’s exhausting, and it can make something fun start to feel like work.

In this episode, Em sits down with Sarah from Zero Highway to talk about what actually works when it comes to growing and monetizing a pet account. From turning grief into creativity, to building a photography business, to creating real income through content and digital products, Sarah shares the simple systems and mindset shifts that helped her turn her dog’s page into something sustainable.

Press play if you want a clearer, calmer way to grow your account — without losing the heart behind why you started.

Guest Info

Follow Sarah & Zero: @zerohighway

Start monetizing: https://stan.store/affiliates/22a2e7ac-b048-4333-a073-6b975cb9e190

Dog Body Language Quiz

Not sure what your dog’s behavior is communicating?

Take the free quiz and get a resource matched to your results.

👉 https://tinyurl.com/dogbodylanguagequiz

Free 15-Minute Clarity Call

Feeling stuck or unsure what your dog needs?

Book a short call, and we’ll talk through what’s going on.

👉 https://tinyurl.com/tdwafmbooknow

PetMatRx Supplements We Trust

Support gut health and daily wellness.

Use code FITZ20 to save.

👉 https://tinyurl.com/PETMATRXtdwafm

Email [email protected] to get in touch with Em

This podcast explores real life with dogs — including dog behavior, reactivity, dog anxiety, stress in dogs, fearful dogs, and everyday training challenges. It’s for dog parents who are overwhelmed navigating life with dogs and want a clearer understanding of their dog, practical support, and a stronger bond while creating a calmer daily life with their dogs. Episodes cover canine nutrition, dog body language, dog communication, dog food and behavior, gut health, dog wellness, enrichment for dogs, dog enrichment activities, routines, dog lifestyle, and regulation — so life with your dog can feel calmer, more manageable, and more sustainable. Hosted by a dog trainer, canine nutrition coach, and retired vet tech, the show blends training, nutrition, and enrichment to support and bond with sensitive, anxious, pure-bred, and rescue dogs at home and in real life.

Affiliate links support the podcast and help fuel the RV dream 💛

Have you ever felt like you have to prove your disability to strangers… while also training a dog to save your life?

Service dog life isn’t just obedience and cute vests.

It’s slow foundations. Constant advocacy. Public judgment.

And sometimes doing all of that while you’re already exhausted, overwhelmed, or not feeling well.

There’s the pressure to “get the training right.”

The pressure to educate everyone around you.

And the quiet fear of asking your dog to carry so much responsibility.

In this episode, Em sits down with Haylee, a disabled handler raising and training her own service dog from puppyhood while preparing her older dog for retirement. Together, they talk about what service dog training actually looks like in real life—not the polished version online, but the messy, human side.

From early puppy foundations and confidence building… to off-leash dog scares, access issues, and explaining your medical needs to strangers… this conversation pulls back the curtain on what it truly takes to live and work with a service dog.

Not perfection.

Not pressure.

Just patience, partnership, and learning to listen to the dog in front of you.

Press play if you want an honest look at service dog training—and a deeper understanding of the people quietly navigating life with invisible disabilities every day.

This episode is POWERED by PetMatRx

Instagram: @petmatrx

Dog Body Language Quiz

Not sure what your dog’s behavior is communicating?

Take the free quiz and get a resource matched to your results.

👉 https://tinyurl.com/dogbodylanguagequiz

Free 15-Minute Clarity Call

Feeling stuck or unsure what your dog needs?

Book a short call, and we’ll talk through what’s going on.

👉 https://tinyurl.com/tdwafmbooknow

PetMatRx Supplements We Trust

Support gut health and daily wellness.

Use code FITZ20 to save.

👉 https://tinyurl.com/PETMATRXtdwafm

Email [email protected] to get in touch with Em

This podcast explores real life with dogs — including dog behavior, reactivity, dog anxiety, stress in dogs, fearful dogs, and everyday training challenges. It’s for dog parents who are overwhelmed navigating life with dogs and want a clearer understanding of their dog, practical support, and a stronger bond while creating a calmer daily life with their dogs. Episodes cover canine nutrition, dog body language, dog communication, dog food and behavior, gut health, dog wellness, enrichment for dogs, dog enrichment activities, routines, dog lifestyle, and regulation — so life with your dog can feel calmer, more manageable, and more sustainable. Hosted by a dog trainer, canine nutrition coach, and retired vet tech, the show blends training, nutrition, and enrichment to support and bond with sensitive, anxious, pure-bred, and rescue dogs at home and in real life.

Affiliate links support the podcast and help fuel the RV dream 💛