The Dog Who Asked for More: Turning Dog Training Frustration Into a Deeper Relationship With Your Dog – Details, episodes & analysis

Have you ever felt like your dog understands something one day… and completely falls apart the next?

You practice.You repeat things.You try to stay patient and consistent.

And still your dog seems overwhelmed, reactive, distracted, or unable to settle once real life gets involved.

In this episode of The Dog Who Asked for More, Em shares the turning point she experienced with Fitz after realizing that more pressure, more corrections, and more training intensity weren’t helping him feel safer in the world — they were pushing him further into survival mode.

Because sometimes the issue isn’t that your dog “won’t listen.”

Sometimes their nervous system is too overwhelmed to learn.

This conversation explores why regulation matters so deeply in dog behavior, why reactive and anxious dogs often struggle to retain training, and what changes when we stop asking dogs to perform before they feel emotionally safe enough to process what’s happening around them.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• Why your dog may stop responding during training — especially in overwhelming or emotionally charged situations.
• How stress and survival states affect learning, memory, and dog behavior in ways many people never realize.
• Why nervous system regulation creates the foundation for successful dog training — particularly for sensitive, reactive, or easily overwhelmed dogs.

Because training can only land when the nervous system is actually available to receive it.

Hit play for a compassionate conversation about dog training, overwhelm, and the hidden reason some dogs struggle even when their people are trying so hard to help them.

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This podcast explores real life with dogs — including dog behavior, dog anxiety, reactive dogs, dog reactivity, and dog training problems. It's for dog parents who feel overwhelmed navigating life with dogs and want a clearer understanding of their dog and a calmer daily life together. Episodes also cover dog nutrition, canine nutrition, pet nutrition, dog food, dog enrichment, dog body language, and dog communication — connecting behavior, health, and daily routines to help you better understand your dog and reduce stress. We're now taking this conversation on the road, bringing honest support directly to dog parents across the country.

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Losing your dog is hard.

But losing the dog who changed you feels like losing part of yourself.

In this episode of The Dog Who Asked for More, we’re talking about the kind of grief people don’t always understand — the grief that comes after a dog who shaped your routines, your identity, your healing, and the version of yourself you became because they were here.

Because when you’ve loved a dog who needed more from you, those relationships often become woven into everything:
your schedule, your decisions, your sense of safety, your daily life, and sometimes even your reason for continuing through hard seasons of your life.

And when they’re gone, it’s not just about missing your dog.

It’s about figuring out who you are without them here.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• Why losing certain dogs feels different — especially when they changed the course of your life in ways other people may never fully understand.
• Why grief after losing a dog can feel so disorienting and identity-shifting — even long after the loss itself.
• Why “moving on” often feels impossible after losing a soul-level relationship with a dog — and what it means to carry that love forward instead.

Because some dogs don’t just become part of your life. They become part of who you are.

Hit play to feel less alone in the kind of grief that happens when losing your dog feels like losing part of yourself too.

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Not sure what your dog’s behavior is communicating?

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This podcast explores real life with dogs — including dog behavior, dog anxiety, reactive dogs, dog reactivity, and dog training problems. It’s for dog parents who feel overwhelmed navigating life with dogs and want a clearer understanding of their dog and a calmer daily life together. Episodes also cover dog nutrition, canine nutrition, pet nutrition, dog food, dog enrichment, dog body language, dog communication, and life with dogs — connecting behavior, health, and daily routines to help you better understand your dog and reduce stress.

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You’ve changed the food. Worked on the behavior. Tried the supplements, the training, the routines… and somehow the same problems still keep coming back.

In this episode of The Dog Who Asked For More, Em sits down for a layered conversation about chronic gut issues, sensitivities, reactivity, nutrition, stress, and what happens when dog parents realize they may only be looking at one piece of a much bigger picture.

Because sometimes the hardest part isn’t that nothing is helping. It’s that every solution seems to help one thing while something else still feels unresolved.

This conversation explores the connection between dog behavior, nervous system stress, gut health, chronic inflammation, energy, and the emotional weight carried by dog parents trying to figure it all out. From food sensitivities and SIBO to Chinese medicine, bioenergetic testing, Reiki, and emotional regulation, Em and her guest talk about what changes when you stop looking for one isolated fix and start seeing the dog in front of you as a whole being.

You’ll learn:

• Why some dogs continue struggling even when you’re “doing everything right”
• How gut health, stress, behavior, and nervous system regulation can overlap in ways people often miss
• Why understanding your individual dog matters more than forcing one universal solution

If you’ve ever felt exhausted trying to fix your dog while quietly wondering what you’re still missing, this episode will help you feel less alone — and may help you start seeing the bigger picture differently.

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This podcast explores real life with dogs — including dog behavior, dog anxiety, reactive dogs, dog reactivity, and dog training problems. It’s for dog parents who feel overwhelmed navigating life with dogs and want a clearer understanding of their dog and a calmer daily life together. Episodes also cover dog nutrition, canine nutrition, pet nutrition, dog food, dog enrichment, dog body language, dog communication, and life with dogs — connecting behavior, health, and daily routines to help you better understand your dog and reduce stress.

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Have you ever wondered if dogs can really communicate using buttons—or if there's something deeper happening behind those viral videos?

Many dog parents are fascinated by talking dogs, but most people don't realize how much learning, trust, repetition, and communication go into teaching dogs to use buttons. It's not about teaching dogs to perform. It's about creating new opportunities for connection, choice, and understanding.

In this fascinating conversation, I sit down with Melissa, the human behind Tilda the talking dog, to explore what life is really like with a dog who uses buttons to communicate. We discuss how button training works, the surprising things dogs can express when given the opportunity, and how communication tools can strengthen the bond between dogs and their humans.

In This Episode, You'll Hear:

• How dogs learn button communication through repetition, pattern recognition, and association—and why it takes more than simply putting buttons on the floor.
• The surprising ways dogs use buttons to express emotions, preferences, frustration, companionship, and emotional connection.
• How giving dogs more choice and communication opportunities can strengthen trust, improve your relationship with your dog, and help you better understand their needs.

If you've ever been curious about talking dogs, wondered how button training works, or wanted to build a deeper bond with your dog, this episode offers an honest look at what's possible when we learn to listen differently.

Listen now for an engaging conversation about dog behavior, dog communication, dog training, emotional connection, trust building, companionship, enrichment, canine behavior, relationship with your dog, and discovering who your dog truly is. 🐾💜

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Email ⁠em@thedogwhoaskedformore.com to get in touch with Em

This podcast explores real life with dogs — including dog behavior, reactivity, dog anxiety, stress in dogs, fearful dogs, and everyday training challenges. It’s for dog parents who are overwhelmed navigating life with dogs and want a clearer understanding of their dog, practical support, and a stronger bond while creating a calmer daily life with their dogs. Episodes cover canine nutrition, dog body language, dog communication, dog food and behavior, gut health, dog wellness, enrichment for dogs, dog enrichment activities, routines, dog lifestyle, and regulation — so life with your dog can feel calmer, more manageable, and more sustainable. Hosted by a dog trainer, canine nutrition coach, and retired vet tech, the show blends training, nutrition, and enrichment to support and bond with sensitive, anxious, pure-bred, and rescue dogs at home and in real life.

Affiliate links support the podcast and help fuel the RV dream 💛

Have you ever looked at your dog and wondered why nothing seems to help?

Maybe you've tried more exercise, more training, more structure, and more consistency, but your dog still seems overwhelmed, reactive, or constantly on edge. What if the behavior you're seeing isn't a training problem at all?

In this deeply personal solo episode, I share the moment I realized Fitz wasn't "too much"—he was struggling. What I thought was high energy, stubbornness, and difficult behavior was actually emotional distress. That realization completely changed how I approached dog training, dog behavior, and our relationship.

In This Episode, You'll Hear:

• How to tell the difference between big behavior and emotional distress—and why reactive dog behavior is often misunderstood.
• Why nervous system regulation, emotional safety, and trust matter more than structure alone when working with a reactive dog.
• How shifting from control to communication helped strengthen my relationship with my dog and create lasting change.

If you've ever felt overwhelmed by your dog's behavior, questioned whether you're doing enough, or worried that your dog is simply "too much," this episode will help you see things through a different lens.

Listen now for an honest conversation about reactive dogs, dog behavior, dog anxiety, emotional regulation, trust building, nervous system healing, relationship with your dog, and what happens when you stop asking how to fix your dog and start asking what they're trying to tell you. 🐾💜

Free Enrichment Guide: Paws, Brains, and Fun

Start here. This free guide introduces simple, low-pressure enrichment ideas to help your dog feel calmer, more fulfilled, and more connected in everyday life.

👉 https://tinyurl.com/tdwafmenrichmentebook

Free 15-Minute Clarity Call

Feeling stuck or unsure what your dog needs?

We’ll talk through what’s going on and find the next step together.👉 https://tinyurl.com/tdwafmbooknow

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Email ⁠em@thedogwhoaskedformore.com to get in touch with Em

This podcast explores real life with dogs — including dog behavior, reactivity, dog anxiety, stress in dogs, fearful dogs, and everyday training challenges. It’s for dog parents who are overwhelmed navigating life with dogs and want a clearer understanding of their dog, practical support, and a stronger bond while creating a calmer daily life with their dogs. Episodes cover canine nutrition, dog body language, dog communication, dog food and behavior, gut health, dog wellness, enrichment for dogs, dog enrichment activities, routines, dog lifestyle, and regulation — so life with your dog can feel calmer, more manageable, and more sustainable. Hosted by a dog trainer, canine nutrition coach, and retired vet tech, the show blends training, nutrition, and enrichment to support and bond with sensitive, anxious, pure-bred, and rescue dogs at home and in real life.

Affiliate links support the podcast and help fuel the RV dream 💛

Have you ever wondered if the dog training advice you've been given is actually helping your dog—or just making things harder?

With so much dog training content online, it can be difficult to know who to trust. From dominance theory and punishment-based methods to force free training and behavior science, dog parents are constantly being told different things about what their dogs need.

In this fascinating conversation, I sit down with dog trainer, educator, and author Annie Grossman to talk about the science of dog behavior, why curiosity matters more than control, and how understanding your dog's emotional experience can completely change the way you approach training. Annie shares the story behind her book How to Train Your Dog with Love and Science and the lessons she's learned from working with thousands of dogs and their humans.

In This Episode, You'll Hear:

• Why dog behavior is rooted in science—not dominance, energy, or outdated training myths—and how understanding that changes everything.
• How reading dog body language, building trust, and creating emotional safety can help prevent behavior problems before they start.
• Why every dog is an individual, how breed tendencies fit into the bigger picture, and what dog parents often misunderstand about training.

If you've ever felt overwhelmed by conflicting dog training advice, questioned whether you're doing enough for your dog, or simply want a deeper understanding of how dogs learn, this episode will give you a fresh perspective.

Listen now for an eye-opening conversation about dog training, dog behavior, trust building, positive dog training, dog body language, emotional regulation, force free training, relationship with your dog, and the science behind creating lasting behavior change. 🐾💜

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Email ⁠⁠em@thedogwhoaskedformore.com⁠⁠ to get in touch with Em

This podcast explores real life with dogs — including dog behavior, reactivity, dog anxiety, stress in dogs, fearful dogs, and everyday training challenges. It’s for dog parents who are overwhelmed navigating life with dogs and want a clearer understanding of their dog, practical support, and a stronger bond while creating a calmer daily life with their dogs. Episodes cover canine nutrition, dog body language, dog communication, dog food and behavior, gut health, dog wellness, enrichment for dogs, dog enrichment activities, routines, dog lifestyle, and regulation — so life with your dog can feel calmer, more manageable, and more sustainable. Hosted by a dog trainer, canine nutrition coach, and retired vet tech, the show blends training, nutrition, and enrichment to support and bond with sensitive, anxious, pure-bred, and rescue dogs at home and in real life.

Affiliate links support the podcast and help fuel the RV dream 💛

Have you ever felt like you're doing everything right with your dog and somehow things still aren't getting better?

Many dog parents throw themselves into training, follow every recommendation, watch every video, and try every tool they can find. But when your dog is still struggling—and you're still feeling overwhelmed—it can start to feel like you're the problem.

In this honest solo episode, I share one of the hardest parts of life with a reactive dog: the moment when you're trying your absolute best and it still doesn't feel like enough. We talk about dog training burnout, reactive dogs, overwhelm, self criticism, and the pressure so many pet parents carry when progress doesn't look the way they expected.

In This Episode, You'll Hear:

• Why following every dog training protocol doesn't always create the results you're hoping for—and why that doesn't mean you're failing.
• How dog training burnout, guilt, and second guessing can quietly damage your confidence and your relationship with your dog.
• Why trust, emotional regulation, and connection often matter more than perfect obedience when you're living with a reactive dog.

If you've ever sat in your car after a difficult walk, questioned whether you're doing enough, or felt emotionally exhausted by your dog's behavior struggles, this episode is a reminder that you're not alone—and that there may be a different path forward.

Listen now for a compassionate conversation about reactive dogs, dog training struggles, emotional resilience, self compassion, trust building, dog behavior, overwhelm, and what happens when you stop chasing perfection and start focusing on what your dog actually needs. 🐾💜

Dog Nutrition Quiz

Not sure if what you’re feeding is actually supporting your dog? Take the free quiz and get access to the Mini Bowl Blueprint

👉⁠ https://tinyurl.com/feedingquiz

Free 15-Minute Clarity Call

Feeling stuck or unsure what your dog needs? We’ll talk through what’s going on and find the next step together.

👉⁠ https://tinyurl.com/tdwafmbooknow⁠

PetMatRx Supplements We Trust

Supplements that support gut health and daily wellness.

Use code FITZ20 to save.

👉⁠ https://tinyurl.com/PETMATRXtdwafm⁠

Email ⁠⁠em@thedogwhoaskedformore.com⁠⁠ to get in touch with Em

This podcast explores real life with dogs — including dog behavior, reactivity, dog anxiety, stress in dogs, fearful dogs, and everyday training challenges. It’s for dog parents who are overwhelmed navigating life with dogs and want a clearer understanding of their dog, practical support, and a stronger bond while creating a calmer daily life with their dogs. Episodes cover canine nutrition, dog body language, dog communication, dog food and behavior, gut health, dog wellness, enrichment for dogs, dog enrichment activities, routines, dog lifestyle, and regulation — so life with your dog can feel calmer, more manageable, and more sustainable. Hosted by a dog trainer, canine nutrition coach, and retired vet tech, the show blends training, nutrition, and enrichment to support and bond with sensitive, anxious, pure-bred, and rescue dogs at home and in real life.

Affiliate links support the podcast and help fuel the RV dream 💛

Have you ever wondered what actually happens after a dog leaves an overcrowded shelter?

Every year, shelters across the United States struggle with overcrowding, limited resources, and difficult decisions. But behind many successful adoptions is an entire network of people working tirelessly to give animals a second chance.

In this episode, I sit down with Michael Schneider, founder of Pilots To The Rescue, a nonprofit organization that uses aviation to transport at-risk dogs and cats from overcrowded shelters to rescue partners and adoption centers across the country. Over the last decade, Michael and his team have helped save thousands of animals by connecting shelters in crisis with communities ready to welcome them.

In This Episode, You'll Hear:

• How Pilots To The Rescue transports dogs, cats, and other animals from overcrowded shelters to safety—and what it takes to coordinate these lifesaving missions.
• Why animal transport plays such a critical role in reducing shelter overcrowding and helping adoptable dogs find homes.
• How combining passion, purpose, and service can create meaningful impact for animals, shelters, and communities alike.

Whether you're passionate about animal rescue, dog adoption, shelter advocacy, or simply love hearing stories about people making a difference, this conversation offers a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at one of the most unique rescue organizations in the country.

Listen now for an inspiring conversation about animal rescue, dog adoption, shelter overcrowding, purpose, compassion, community, transportation for rescue animals, and how one pilot turned a love of flying into a mission that has changed thousands of lives. 🐾✈️💜

Dog Nutrition Quiz

Not sure if what you’re feeding is actually supporting your dog?Take the free quiz and get access to the Mini Bowl Blueprint

👉⁠ https://tinyurl.com/feedingquiz

Free 15-Minute Clarity Call

Feeling stuck or unsure what your dog needs? We’ll talk through what’s going on and find the next step together.

👉⁠ https://tinyurl.com/tdwafmbooknow⁠

PetMatRx Supplements We Trust

Supplements that support gut health and daily wellness.

Use code FITZ20 to save.

👉⁠ https://tinyurl.com/PETMATRXtdwafm⁠

Email ⁠⁠em@thedogwhoaskedformore.com⁠⁠ to get in touch with Em

This podcast explores real life with dogs — including dog behavior, reactivity, dog anxiety, stress in dogs, fearful dogs, and everyday training challenges. It’s for dog parents who are overwhelmed navigating life with dogs and want a clearer understanding of their dog, practical support, and a stronger bond while creating a calmer daily life with their dogs. Episodes cover canine nutrition, dog body language, dog communication, dog food and behavior, gut health, dog wellness, enrichment for dogs, dog enrichment activities, routines, dog lifestyle, and regulation — so life with your dog can feel calmer, more manageable, and more sustainable. Hosted by a dog trainer, canine nutrition coach, and retired vet tech, the show blends training, nutrition, and enrichment to support and bond with sensitive, anxious, pure-bred, and rescue dogs at home and in real life.

Affiliate links support the podcast and help fuel the RV dream 💛

Have you ever felt like you're doing everything right with your reactive dog, but nothing seems to be working?

You follow the advice. You buy the equipment. You practice the training exercises. And somehow, your dog still struggles. It's frustrating, discouraging, and can leave you wondering if you're failing your dog.

In this solo episode, I'm sharing the three biggest lessons I wish I had learned sooner during my journey with Fitz. Because looking back, the problem wasn't that I wasn't trying hard enough. The problem was that I was focusing on the wrong things. We talk about reactive dogs, dog training, emotional regulation, trust building, and why progress often looks very different than we expect.

In This Episode, You'll Hear:

• Why daily walks aren't always the best solution for reactive dogs, anxious dogs, or dogs who become easily overwhelmed.
• How to recognize the difference between true setbacks and the messy middle that often comes with real progress.
• Why emotional regulation and feelings of safety matter more than obedience when it comes to lasting behavior change.

If you've ever felt defeated, discouraged, or like your dog training isn't working, this episode is a reminder that reactivity isn't a reflection of your worth as a dog parent. Sometimes the biggest breakthroughs happen when you stop chasing perfect behavior and start building trust.

Listen now for an honest conversation about reactive dogs, dog training, dog behavior, dog anxiety, emotional regulation, trust building, life with a reactive dog, and what happens when you learn to see behavior as communication instead of a problem to fix. 🐾💜

Dog Nutrition Quiz

Not sure if what you’re feeding is actually supporting your dog?Take the free quiz and get access to the Mini Bowl Blueprint

👉⁠ https://tinyurl.com/feedingquiz

Free 15-Minute Clarity Call

Feeling stuck or unsure what your dog needs? We’ll talk through what’s going on and find the next step together.

👉⁠ https://tinyurl.com/tdwafmbooknow⁠

PetMatRx Supplements We Trust

Supplements that support gut health and daily wellness.

Use code FITZ20 to save.

👉⁠ https://tinyurl.com/PETMATRXtdwafm⁠

Email ⁠⁠em@thedogwhoaskedformore.com⁠⁠ to get in touch with Em

This podcast explores real life with dogs — including dog behavior, reactivity, dog anxiety, stress in dogs, fearful dogs, and everyday training challenges. It’s for dog parents who are overwhelmed navigating life with dogs and want a clearer understanding of their dog, practical support, and a stronger bond while creating a calmer daily life with their dogs. Episodes cover canine nutrition, dog body language, dog communication, dog food and behavior, gut health, dog wellness, enrichment for dogs, dog enrichment activities, routines, dog lifestyle, and regulation — so life with your dog can feel calmer, more manageable, and more sustainable. Hosted by a dog trainer, canine nutrition coach, and retired vet tech, the show blends training, nutrition, and enrichment to support and bond with sensitive, anxious, pure-bred, and rescue dogs at home and in real life.

Affiliate links support the podcast and help fuel the RV dream 💛

Have you ever worried about what would happen if your dog got loose?

Whether you have a reactive dog, an adventurous dog, a service dog, or simply a dog who loves to explore, the thought of losing them can be one of the biggest fears dog parents carry. As technology continues to evolve, new tools are changing the way we think about dog safety, dog training, and staying connected to our dogs.

In this episode, I'm joined by the team from SATELLAI for a conversation about GPS tracking, virtual fencing, activity monitoring, dog behavior, and the future of canine technology. We explore how these tools can help dog parents better understand their dogs, support training goals, and create more peace of mind without replacing the trust and relationship that matter most.

1. How GPS tracking and virtual fencing can help keep your dog safe at home and on adventures.
2. What activity monitoring and AI-powered insights can reveal about your dog's health, behavior, and daily routines.
3. How technology can support dog training, recall, and confidence while strengthening your partnership with your dog.

If you've ever felt anxious about your dog getting loose, struggled with recall training, or wanted more insight into your dog's behavior and wellbeing, this episode offers a fascinating look at what's possible.

Listen now for an honest conversation about dog safety, dog training, recall, dog behavior, service dogs, reactive dogs, trust building, companionship, and the tools helping dog parents feel more connected to their dogs than ever before. 🐾💜

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Dog Nutrition Quiz

Not sure if what you’re feeding is actually supporting your dog?Take the free quiz and get access to the Mini Bowl Blueprint

👉⁠ https://tinyurl.com/feedingquiz

Free 15-Minute Clarity Call

Feeling stuck or unsure what your dog needs? We’ll talk through what’s going on and find the next step together.

👉⁠ https://tinyurl.com/tdwafmbooknow⁠

PetMatRx Supplements We Trust

Supplements that support gut health and daily wellness.

Use code FITZ20 to save.

👉⁠ https://tinyurl.com/PETMATRXtdwafm⁠

Email ⁠⁠em@thedogwhoaskedformore.com⁠⁠ to get in touch with Em

This podcast explores real life with dogs — including dog behavior, reactivity, dog anxiety, stress in dogs, fearful dogs, and everyday training challenges. It’s for dog parents who are overwhelmed navigating life with dogs and want a clearer understanding of their dog, practical support, and a stronger bond while creating a calmer daily life with their dogs. Episodes cover canine nutrition, dog body language, dog communication, dog food and behavior, gut health, dog wellness, enrichment for dogs, dog enrichment activities, routines, dog lifestyle, and regulation — so life with your dog can feel calmer, more manageable, and more sustainable. Hosted by a dog trainer, canine nutrition coach, and retired vet tech, the show blends training, nutrition, and enrichment to support and bond with sensitive, anxious, pure-bred, and rescue dogs at home and in real life.

Affiliate links support the podcast and help fuel the RV dream 💛