Straight Up Dog Talk: Support for Reactivity, Dog Food & Burnout — Training, Nutrition & Enrichment

Why Teaching Dogs to Talk Isn’t Weird—It’s the Future of Dog Training


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What if your dog could do more than bark or sit—what if they could talk?
In this mind-expanding episode, Em sits down with Molissa, dog parent to Tilda the Talking Dog, to explore the world of button training and canine communication. From simple cues to emotional expression, their journey challenges everything we think we know about how dogs learn, feel, and connect with us.


You'll Learn:

  • Learn how to introduce your dog to button communication using positive training

  • Understand the cognitive enrichment that happens when dogs are empowered to “speak”

  • Get real insights into what’s hype—and what’s truly transformational—about the “talking dog” movement


Press play to discover how button training could unlock a deeper, richer bond with your dog—and reveal just how much they’ve been trying to tell you all along.


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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.

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Straight Up Dog Talk: Support for Reactivity, Dog Food & Burnout — Training, Nutrition & EnrichmentBy Emily Breslin | Dog Training, Behavior, and Nutrition Coach

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