Ever felt like the world expects you to “get over it” after losing your dog—even when your entire routine has fallen apart?
In this deeply honest episode of Straight Up Dog Talk, Em talks with certified grief counselor Beth Bigler about how pet loss affects more than your heart—it can interrupt your training routines, emotional enrichment, and even your sense of identity as a dog parent. From guilt and shame to grief that lingers in the daily habits, this episode offers real support where most people don’t know to look.

In this episode:

• Understand why grief can derail your training mindset and daily routines

• Learn how to reclaim emotional enrichment in your healing journey

• Access compassionate, judgment-free guidance for working through guilt and isolation
  Press play to explore how dog loss reshapes your world—and how grief support, emotional enrichment, and community can help you feel whole again.

Guest Info:

Grief resources: honoringouranimals.com/resources

Instagram: @honoringouranimals

Sponsored by Honoring Our Animals

Explore grief support → honoringouranimals.com/resources

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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.