The Dog Who Asked for More: Training, Enrichment & Nutrition Secrets for a Calmer Life with Dogs

Why Reactivity Isn’t a Training Failure—It’s a Call for Enrichment, Rest, and Trust


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What if your dog’s reactivity, barking, or resistance isn’t a problem to fix—but a plea to be heard?
In this raw and vulnerable solo episode, Em shares why the podcast is changing names—and why that shift reflects a much deeper evolution in how we understand and support our dogs. Through her own journey with Fitz, Em invites you to reconsider what your dog’s behavior is truly trying to communicate.


You'll Learn:

  • Hear how training burnout became an invitation to build trust and rest

  • Learn how enrichment—not obedience—transformed Em’s relationship with her reactive dog

  • Discover the deeper meaning behind the new podcast name, and how it reflects your story too


Press play to step into a more compassionate, curiosity-driven way of living and learning with your dog—starting with this moment of reflection and realignment.


The Dog Who Asked for More Extras:


Get a free copy of The Messy Middle: Getting Unstuck with your Big Feeling Doghttps://tinyurl.com/messymiddletdwafm


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Email [email protected] to get in touch with Em


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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.

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The Dog Who Asked for More: Training, Enrichment & Nutrition Secrets for a Calmer Life with DogsBy Emily Breslin | Dog Training, Behavior, Nutrition Coach and Retired Vet Tech

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