Think your reactive dog is being “disobedient”? What if they’re just trying to communicate?
In this emotionally rich episode, Em is joined by her client-turned-friend Cobia to share the behind-the-scenes journey of Majic, a reactive dog who shifted everything Cobia thought she knew about training, progress, and parenting. This episode is a reminder that reactivity isn’t a problem to solve—it’s a relationship asking to be rebuilt.

You'll Learn:

• Learn why reactivity is often a communication breakdown, not a training failure

• Hear how regulation, enrichment, and slowing down created space for real healing

• Discover how Cobia transformed shame into confidence and connection

Press play for a grounded, hopeful reframe of the reactive dog journey—one that prioritizes trust, emotional wellness, and training that meets your dog where they are.

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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.