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.

In this episode:

• 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 life with dogs and life with pets, focusing on the dog–human bond and what it truly takes to bond with your dog through dog enrichment, behavior guidance, dog reactivity support, reactivity awareness, reactive dogs, reactive dog training, calming reactive dogs, dog training, dog training tips, training rescue dogs, pet training, dog obedience, dog behavior, dog behaviour, dog socialization, dog barking, dog habits, dog health, dog life, dog myths, and positive reinforcement for all dogs — rescue dogs, velcro dogs, anxious dogs, reactive dogs, high-energy dogs, big-feeling dogs, and family pets. Hosted by a canine nutritionist, nutrition coach, dog coach, dog coaching specialist, and retired vet tech, each episode covers dog food, canine enrichment, dog training, dog nutrition, canine nutrition, dog gut health, dog grief, dog products, and science-backed routines that help dogs feel safer, healthier, calmer, and more understood. You’ll discover practical steps, enrichment ideas, behavior strategies, and daily habits to support any dog and create a more confident, connected life with dogs.