Still trusting what the kibble bag tells you about your dog’s nutrition? I used to—until it failed me.

In this deeply personal and eye-opening solo episode, Em shares the story behind why she stopped feeding commercial kibble—and what happened when her senior dog’s health started to decline without warning. From label lies to raw feeding realities, this episode is your no-shame guide to rethinking what real nutrition looks like for your dog.

In this episode:

• Learn what AAFCO really does (and doesn’t) guarantee

• Hear how raw nutrition supported recovery and long-term wellness

• Discover how to improve your dog’s meals—without breaking the bank or your brain

Press play to cut through the marketing noise, trust your instincts, and feed your dog with more clarity, confidence, and care—starting right where you are.

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This podcast explores real-life dog behavior and training through the lens of a canine nutritionist, dog coach, and retired vet tech—diving into reactivity, dog obedience, dog health, dog food, dog habits, dog lifestyle, canine enrichment, pet enrichment, dog myths, and what it actually takes to support reactive dogs safely and calmly. Whether you’re a dog mom navigating reactivity, building the human–dog bond, choosing dog products, or just trying to create a calmer dog life with your canine, you’ll find grounded strategies to build trust, improve dog behavior, and help your dog feel safe, understood, and supported.