Ever had a stranger’s “friendly” off-leash dog charge you and your reactive pup during a walk?
In this empowering and practical episode, Em teams up with Laura from Curious Snoots to unpack the cultural norms around dog walking—and why they often fail reactive, anxious, or sensitive dogs. If you’ve ever felt like your dog walks are survival missions instead of bonding time, you’re not imagining it.

You'll Learn:

• How to handle real-life walking stressors like off-leash dogs and sudden encounters

• Discover how leash skills and advocacy can help protect your dog’s emotional safety

• Shift your perspective on walks from obligation to enrichment and training opportunity

Press play to reclaim your daily walks—and walk with confidence, boundaries, and compassion for both your dog and your community.

Guest Info:

Follow Laura on Instagram: @curioussnoots

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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.