What if your dog’s reactivity isn’t just about training—but what you are holding inside?

In this raw, unfiltered solo episode, Em shares her personal healing journey—from quitting Xanax after 15 years to discovering the emotional patterns that were quietly shaping her dog’s behavior. What started as a health crisis turned into a nervous system awakening—and the lessons it revealed changed everything about how she shows up for her dogs and herself.

In this episode:

• Learn how unaddressed anxiety impacts training, reactivity, and dog behavior

• Discover how slowing down creates emotional safety for both dog and human

• Hear what it actually looks like to shift from performance to partnership

Press play for a powerful reminder that peace—not perfection—is the real goal, and your dog might already be showing you the way there.

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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.