What if daily dog walks aren’t helping your reactive dog—but actually making things worse?
In this real, raw episode of Straight Up Dog Talk, Em shares how she learned the hard way that pushing daily walks was overstimulating—not calming—her reactive dog, Fitz. What followed was a complete reframe of exercise, training, and enrichment… and the discovery of a slower, safer way to meet his needs.

You'll Learn:

• Understand how walk-induced overstimulation can sabotage your dog’s progress

• Learn to recognize when your dog’s not ready—and why rest can be productive

• Discover walk-free enrichment routines that actually support regulation and connection

Press play to release the pressure, reimagine what training and enrichment can look like—and give both you and your dog permission to go at a pace that truly works.

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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.