Curious if a board-and-train program is right for your dog—but unsure what actually goes on behind the scenes?
In this episode of Straight Up Dog Talk, Em is joined by Mark from Rosewood K9 to give you a transparent look inside a board-and-train dog training program. Together, they explore how structure, enrichment, and heart-centered training help dogs grow—not through fear or dominance, but through relationship-based learning.

In this episode:

• Learn how balanced dog training can build confidence, clarity, and connection

• Understand what dogs experience during board-and-train and how it impacts behavior

• Get clarity on whether this training method is right for your dog’s energy, needs, and goals

Press play to find out how board-and-train programs work—and how they can support your dog’s behavior, enrichment, and long-term success.

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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.