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	Title	Pub. Date	Duration
	What You'll Wish You Had Done Before Your Dog Got Loose	06 nov. 2026	00:04:26
Your dog gets loose. Their collar comes off. A gate gets left open. A firework sends them running. And suddenly, every second matters. Most dog parents know tags and microchips are important, but knowing you should be prepared and having a real plan in place before something happens are two very different things. Because the moment your dog disappears is not when you want to discover the gaps in yours. You'll hear: • Why one dog getting spooked by fireworks changed the way I think about lost dog preparedness • What can go wrong when you rely on only one way of identifying or locating your dog • Why layers like tags, microchips, properly fitted gear, and GPS tracking matter before you ever need them Press play if you've ever thought, “My dog would never get loose,” and haven't stopped to ask what would actually happen if they did. Check In On Your Dog From Anywhere Whether you're running errands, traveling, or at work, Waggle lets you check in with your dog in real time with live video, motion alerts, and remote camera controls, giving you peace of mind when you can't be there. Use code EB65 to save up to 65%. 👉 https://tinyurl.com/wagglepets 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waggletv/ Want More Than the Podcast? Come join us inside the community. You'll find courses, conversations, events, and a place to talk about the things that don't fit neatly into a podcast episode. 👉 https://www.skool.com/the-dog-who-asked-for-more-6959/about This podcast explores dog training, dog behavior, dog behavior problems, dog obedience, dog training advice, dog training tips, dog training methods, dog training at home, service dog training, dog anxiety, dog separation anxiety, reactive dogs, dog reactivity, and dog body language. Episodes also cover canine nutrition, dog food, dog enrichment, mental stimulation for dogs, senior dogs, pet loss, and life with dogs. It’s a dog community for people who want to better understand the dog in front of them, make sense of conflicting advice, improve the relationship with their dog, and figure out what actually works for their dog. Some links may be affiliate links. If you choose to purchase, it helps support the podcast and the RV tour.
	The Reason Your Dog Still Flinches at Small Sounds Long After the Stress Is Gone \| Dog Behavior	04 nov. 2026	00:05:16
The house is quiet. Life is more predictable. Your dog is safe. So why are they still flinching at small sounds, struggling with unfamiliar people, or reacting like something bad is about to happen? A dog's behavior doesn't always reflect what's happening right now. Sometimes it reflects what they've learned to expect after living through chronic stress. And even when their environment changes, those reactions don't necessarily disappear with it. In this episode, I'm sharing part of what Fitz and I lived through and how those experiences continue to shape his behavior years later. You'll hear: How years of unpredictability affected Fitz and why some of his fearful reactions are still there today Why a dog's behavior can reflect past experiences long after their environment has changed What recovery can look like when a dog needs time, predictability, and support to begin feeling safer Press play if your dog's reactions don't seem to match the life you're living now and you've wondered why they aren't over it yet. Dog Body Language Library Not sure what your dog's behavior is communicating? Check out the free video library and submit your own videos to help other pet parents! 👉https://thedogwhoaskedformore.com/dog-body-language Want More Than the Podcast? Come join us inside the community. You'll find courses, conversations, events, and a place to talk about the things that don't fit neatly into a podcast episode. 👉 https://www.skool.com/the-dog-who-asked-for-more-6959/about This podcast explores dog training, dog behavior, dog behavior problems, dog obedience, dog training advice, dog training tips, dog training methods, dog training at home, service dog training, dog anxiety, dog separation anxiety, reactive dogs, dog reactivity, and dog body language. Episodes also cover canine nutrition, dog food, dog enrichment, mental stimulation for dogs, senior dogs, pet loss, and life with dogs. It’s a dog community for people who want to better understand the dog in front of them, make sense of conflicting advice, improve the relationship with their dog, and figure out what actually works for their dog. Some links may be affiliate links. If you choose to purchase, it helps support the podcast and the RV tour.
	How Waiting for Your Dogs to Get Along Could Turn Tension Into Fighting \| Dog Behavior	02 nov. 2026	00:05:01
Your older dog snaps at your younger dog. You brace every time they're in the same room. And everyone keeps telling you to give them time. But how long are you supposed to wait before you know something needs to change? Some dogs really do need time to figure each other out. But when tension between two dogs keeps happening, it can be difficult to tell whether you're watching normal dog behavior or a problem that needs more support. And waiting isn't always the answer. You'll hear: Why Toby and Fitz taking two and a half years to find their rhythm didn't mean management was no longer necessary What can separate normal communication between dogs from conflict that may need more support Why noticing whether tension is easing, staying the same, or escalating matters more than simply waiting for your dogs to get along Press play if you've been watching tension between your dogs and wondering whether they need more time or whether it's time to get help. Dog Body Language Library Not sure what your dog's behavior is communicating? Check out the free video library and submit your own videos to help other pet parents! 👉https://thedogwhoaskedformore.com/dog-body-language Want More Than the Podcast? Come join us inside the community. You'll find courses, conversations, events, and a place to talk about the things that don't fit neatly into a podcast episode. 👉 https://www.skool.com/the-dog-who-asked-for-more-6959/about This podcast explores dog training, dog behavior, dog behavior problems, dog obedience, dog training advice, dog training tips, dog training methods, dog training at home, service dog training, dog anxiety, dog separation anxiety, reactive dogs, dog reactivity, and dog body language. Episodes also cover canine nutrition, dog food, dog enrichment, mental stimulation for dogs, senior dogs, pet loss, and life with dogs. It’s a dog community for people who want to better understand the dog in front of them, make sense of conflicting advice, improve the relationship with their dog, and figure out what actually works for their dog. Some links may be affiliate links. If you choose to purchase, it helps support the podcast and the RV tour.
	Why Shame Around Dog Muzzles and Kennels Can Put Your Dog at Risk \| Dog Culture	30 oct. 2026	00:04:58
You know the muzzle helps. You know the kennel works. So why do you still catch yourself explaining, defending, or even hiding the tools that make life easier for your dog? Muzzles, kennels, and gates can make everyday life safer and less stressful. But when other people see danger, punishment, or failed dog training where you see safety and support, even the right management decision can start to feel like something you need to apologize for. You'll hear: Why helpful management tools like muzzles, kennels, and gates can become something dog parents feel pressured to explain How other people's assumptions can change the way you feel about decisions you know are right for your dog Why using management doesn't mean dog training has failed and can be exactly what helps your dog succeed Press play if you've ever found yourself apologizing for something that helps your dog before anyone even asked you to explain it. Want More Support? The free resource mentioned in this episode is now part of a full course inside The Dog Who Asked for More community. Current free courses include: What's Really in Your Dog's Bowl Why Your Dog Won't Settle Caring for Your Aging Dog Pet Travel Preparedness Join the community to access the free courses. 👉 https://www.skool.com/the-dog-who-asked-for-more-6959/about Shop What Em Uses with Fitz & Toby Enrichment tools, nutrition support, and daily essentials — all in one place. 👉 thedogwhoaskedformore.myshopdot.com This podcast explores dog training, dog behavior, dog behavior problems, dog obedience, dog training advice, dog training tips, dog training methods, dog training at home, service dog training, dog anxiety, dog separation anxiety, reactive dogs, dog reactivity, and dog body language. Episodes also cover canine nutrition, dog food, dog enrichment, mental stimulation for dogs, senior dogs, pet loss, and life with dogs. It’s a dog community for people who want to better understand the dog in front of them, make sense of conflicting advice, improve the relationship with their dog, and figure out what actually works for their dog. Some links may be affiliate links. If you choose to purchase, it helps support the podcast and the RV tour.
	What Your Dog's Training Plan Might Be Missing When Nothing Seems to Work	28 oct. 2026	00:15:44
When a dog is terrified, knowing how to help them can feel anything but straightforward. And when a training approach doesn't seem to be working, how do you decide what to try next? Dog trainer William Garrido shares the story of Sophia, one of the most fearful dogs he'd ever worked with, and his decision to use a controversial training approach after earlier attempts hadn't helped. We also talk about Fitz, whose experience with different training tools led me in a very different direction. You'll hear: Why Sophia's extreme fear challenged William's assumptions about dog training How Sophia and Fitz responded differently to the approaches their trainers tried What their stories reveal about the importance of observing your dog's behavior rather than assuming one approach will work for every dog Press play for a conversation about fearful dogs, difficult training decisions, and why understanding the individual dog matters when you're trying to figure out what comes next. Dog Body Language Library Not sure what your dog's behavior is communicating? Check out the free video library and submit your own videos to help other pet parents! 👉https://thedogwhoaskedformore.com/dog-body-language Want More Than the Podcast? Come join us inside the community. You'll find courses, conversations, events, and a place to talk about the things that don't fit neatly into a podcast episode. 👉 https://www.skool.com/the-dog-who-asked-for-more-6959/about This podcast explores dog training, dog behavior, dog behavior problems, dog obedience, dog training advice, dog training tips, dog training methods, dog training at home, service dog training, dog anxiety, dog separation anxiety, reactive dogs, dog reactivity, and dog body language. Episodes also cover canine nutrition, dog food, dog enrichment, mental stimulation for dogs, senior dogs, pet loss, and life with dogs. It’s a dog community for people who want to better understand the dog in front of them, make sense of conflicting advice, improve the relationship with their dog, and figure out what actually works for their dog. Some links may be affiliate links. If you choose to purchase, it helps support the podcast and the RV tour.
	How Trying to Help Your Dogs Get Along Could Make Their Conflict Worse \| Dog Behavior	26 oct. 2026	00:04:53
You know the plan isn't working. Everyone is more stressed, you're constantly managing the fallout, and yet changing course somehow feels harder than trying one more time. When consistency gets treated like the answer to every dog training problem, walking away from a plan can feel like admitting you didn't try hard enough. But sometimes the thing keeping you and your dog stuck isn't a lack of effort. It's the pressure to make the original plan succeed, even when it's making life harder. You'll hear: Why changing a dog training or management plan that isn't working doesn't mean you've given up on your dog How trying different setups with Fitz and Ernie eventually led to a solution that created less stress for everyone Why new information can be a reason to change course instead of proof that you made the wrong decision Press play if you've ever kept trying to make a plan work because stopping felt too much like failing your dog. Read Em's Weekly Blog The podcast starts the conversation. The blog takes it deeper. Every week, you'll find expanded insights from the latest episodes, practical takeaways you can use with your own dog, and Monday articles that tackle the everyday questions and challenges dog parents face. 👉https://thedogwhoaskedformore.com/blog Want More Than the Podcast? Come join us inside the community. You'll find courses, conversations, events, and a place to talk about the things that don't fit neatly into a podcast episode. 👉 https://www.skool.com/the-dog-who-asked-for-more-6959/about This podcast explores dog training, dog behavior, dog behavior problems, dog obedience, dog training advice, dog training tips, dog training methods, dog training at home, service dog training, dog anxiety, dog separation anxiety, reactive dogs, dog reactivity, and dog body language. Episodes also cover canine nutrition, dog food, dog enrichment, mental stimulation for dogs, senior dogs, pet loss, and life with dogs. It’s a dog community for people who want to better understand the dog in front of them, make sense of conflicting advice, improve the relationship with their dog, and figure out what actually works for their dog. Some links may be affiliate links. If you choose to purchase, it helps support the podcast and the RV tour.
	Why Your Dog's Training Seems to Fall Apart After Taking a Break \| Dog Training	23 oct. 2026	00:04:33
Your dog knew how to do this. They've done it dozens of times. So why does one hesitant session suddenly make it feel like all your dog training progress has disappeared? When something changes, even something small, your dog may need time to get comfortable again. But when a skill that once looked easy suddenly becomes difficult, it's easy to assume you're back at the beginning. You'll hear: Why hesitation after a break or change doesn't automatically mean your dog has forgotten what they learned How Fitz's nail filing changes when a new board or time away makes something familiar feel different How smaller steps can help your dog rebuild confidence without treating one difficult day like a complete setback Press play if one difficult training session has ever made you wonder whether all the progress you've worked for was suddenly gone. Want More Support? The free resource mentioned in this episode is now part of a full course inside The Dog Who Asked for More community. Current free courses include: What's Really in Your Dog's Bowl Why Your Dog Won't Settle Caring for Your Aging Dog Pet Travel Preparedness Join the community to access the free courses. 👉 https://www.skool.com/the-dog-who-asked-for-more-6959/about Shop What Em Uses with Fitz & Toby Enrichment tools, nutrition support, and daily essentials — all in one place. 👉 thedogwhoaskedformore.myshopdot.com This podcast explores dog training, dog behavior, dog behavior problems, dog obedience, dog training advice, dog training tips, dog training methods, dog training at home, service dog training, dog anxiety, dog separation anxiety, reactive dogs, dog reactivity, and dog body language. Episodes also cover canine nutrition, dog food, dog enrichment, mental stimulation for dogs, senior dogs, pet loss, and life with dogs. It’s a dog community for people who want to better understand the dog in front of them, make sense of conflicting advice, improve the relationship with their dog, and figure out what actually works for their dog. Some links may be affiliate links. If you choose to purchase, it helps support the podcast and the RV tour.
	How Getting a Second Puppy Could Make Your First Puppy's Problems Worse \| Dog Behavior	21 oct. 2026	00:05:26
One puppy already has you exhausted. Getting them a playmate can sound like the perfect way to take some of that energy off your plate. But bringing home a second puppy doesn't automatically make raising the first one easier. Two puppies close in age can mean twice the training, twice the management, and challenges you never expected, especially when they become more dependent on each other than comfortable being apart. You'll hear: Why adding a second puppy can make the dog training problems you're already struggling with harder What people call littermate syndrome and how it can affect puppies who aren't actually siblings How separate training, walks, and everyday experiences can help two young dogs build confidence independently Press play if you're considering a second puppy to make life easier or already raising two young dogs and wondering why everything suddenly feels harder. Want More Support? The free resource mentioned in this episode is now part of a full course inside The Dog Who Asked for More community. Current free courses include: What's Really in Your Dog's Bowl Why Your Dog Won't Settle Caring for Your Aging Dog Pet Travel Preparedness Join the community to access the free courses. 👉 https://www.skool.com/the-dog-who-asked-for-more-6959/about Shop What Em Uses with Fitz & Toby Enrichment tools, nutrition support, and daily essentials — all in one place. 👉 thedogwhoaskedformore.myshopdot.com This podcast explores dog training, dog behavior, dog behavior problems, dog obedience, dog training advice, dog training tips, dog training methods, dog training at home, service dog training, dog anxiety, dog separation anxiety, reactive dogs, dog reactivity, and dog body language. Episodes also cover canine nutrition, dog food, dog enrichment, mental stimulation for dogs, senior dogs, pet loss, and life with dogs. It’s a dog community for people who want to better understand the dog in front of them, make sense of conflicting advice, improve the relationship with their dog, and figure out what actually works for their dog. Some links may be affiliate links. If you choose to purchase, it helps support the podcast and the RV tour.
	Why “Just Bring Your Dog” Isn't as Simple as People Think \| Life With Dogs	19 oct. 2026	00:05:12
“Just bring him. He’ll be fine.” It sounds simple when you’re not the one who knows exactly what could happen if he isn’t. Sometimes the exhausting part of knowing your dog isn’t making the decision. It’s having to explain that decision over and over to people who don’t understand why something easy for their dog isn’t easy for yours. And when you're managing dog behavior that other people don't see or understand, even the simplest decisions can feel like something you have to defend. You'll hear: Why even well-meaning comments can leave you feeling like you have to defend your dog Why Fitz spends family gatherings happily away from the chaos What changes when you stop trying to convince everyone else that you know what your dog needs Press play if you’re tired of explaining decisions about your dog that you already know are right. Check In On Your Dog From Anywhere Whether you're running errands, traveling, or at work, Waggle lets you check in with your dog in real time with live video, motion alerts, and remote camera controls, giving you peace of mind when you can't be there. Use code EB65 to save up to 65%. 👉 https://tinyurl.com/wagglepets 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waggletv/ Want More Than the Podcast? Come join us inside the community. You'll find courses, conversations, events, and a place to talk about the things that don't fit neatly into a podcast episode. 👉 https://www.skool.com/the-dog-who-asked-for-more-6959/about This podcast explores dog training, dog behavior, dog behavior problems, dog obedience, dog training advice, dog training tips, dog training methods, dog training at home, service dog training, dog anxiety, dog separation anxiety, reactive dogs, dog reactivity, and dog body language. Episodes also cover canine nutrition, dog food, dog enrichment, mental stimulation for dogs, senior dogs, pet loss, and life with dogs. It’s a dog community for people who want to better understand the dog in front of them, make sense of conflicting advice, improve the relationship with their dog, and figure out what actually works for their dog. Some links may be affiliate links. If you choose to purchase, it helps support the podcast and the RV tour.
	Why Your Dog Doesn’t Need to Learn to Handle Everything \| Dog Behavior	16 oct. 2026	00:04:40
If your dog struggles with something, it can feel like you're supposed to train until they don't. But does your dog actually need to handle every situation in the first place? Halloween brings that pressure out fast. Doorbells, costumes, kids, strangers, and plenty of advice about getting your dog ready for all of it. Sometimes the better question is whether they need to participate at all. You'll hear: Why skipping something isn't automatically the same as giving up on your dog Why Em stopped treating Halloween as something Fitz needed to learn to handle The question to ask before turning another difficult situation into a training project Press play if you've ever felt guilty for protecting your dog from something instead of teaching them to tolerate it. Read Em's Weekly Blog The podcast starts the conversation. The blog takes it deeper. Every week, you'll find expanded insights from the latest episodes, practical takeaways you can use with your own dog, and Monday articles that tackle the everyday questions and challenges dog parents face. 👉https://thedogwhoaskedformore.com/blog Help Us Hit the Road We're raising money to take this podcast on the road — an RV, a microphone, and 20 years of experience coming to you. 👉 https://tinyurl.com/fuelthepodcast Shop What Em Uses with Fitz & Toby Enrichment tools, nutrition support, and daily essentials — all in one place. 👉 thedogwhoaskedformore.myshopdot.com Free 15-Minute Clarity Call Feeling stuck or unsure what your dog needs? Book a short call, and we'll talk through what's going on. 👉 https://thedogwhoaskedformore.hbportal.co/schedule/668856198dc476001953809b Want More Than the Podcast? Come join us inside the community. You'll find courses, conversations, events, and a place to talk about the things that don't fit neatly into a podcast episode. 👉 https://www.skool.com/the-dog-who-asked-for-more-6959/about This podcast explores dog training, dog behavior, dog behavior problems, dog obedience, dog training advice, dog training tips, dog training methods, dog training at home, service dog training, dog anxiety, dog separation anxiety, reactive dogs, dog reactivity, and dog body language. Episodes also cover canine nutrition, dog food, dog enrichment, mental stimulation for dogs, senior dogs, pet loss, and life with dogs. It’s a dog community for people who want to better understand the dog in front of them, make sense of conflicting advice, improve the relationship with their dog, and figure out what actually works for their dog. Some links may be affiliate links. If you choose to purchase, it helps support the podcast and the RV tour.
	What Happens When Helping Your Dog Means Questioning Something You Were Certain Was Wrong \| Dog Training	14 oct. 2026	00:13:17
You can have strong beliefs about what you would never do with a dog. Then one dog comes along and makes you question all of them. Kylie never expected Maya to need the kind of tools she once saw as punishment. But when safety, reactivity, and separation anxiety changed their daily life, figuring out what worked meant confronting some of her own beliefs about what being a good dog parent was supposed to look like. You'll hear: Why Kylie felt so much guilt using tools she'd never considered with another dog What changed after multiple trainers couldn't give Maya what she needed How seeing Maya's life get bigger forced Kylie to rethink what she'd once believed Press play if your dog has ever needed something that made you question your own idea of being a good dog parent. Check In On Your Dog From Anywhere Whether you're running errands, traveling, or at work, Waggle lets you check in with your dog in real time with live video, motion alerts, and remote camera controls, giving you peace of mind when you can't be there. Use code EB65 to save up to 65%. 👉 https://tinyurl.com/wagglepets 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waggletv/ Help Us Hit the Road We're raising money to take this podcast on the road. An RV, a microphone, and 20 years of experience coming to you. 👉 https://tinyurl.com/fuelthepodcast Shop What Em Uses with Fitz & Toby Enrichment tools, nutrition support, and the everyday products we actually use, all in one place. 👉 https://thedogwhoaskedformore.myshopdot.com Free 15-Minute Clarity Call Feeling stuck or unsure what your dog needs? Book a short call, and we'll talk through what's going on. 👉 https://thedogwhoaskedformore.hbportal.co/schedule/668856198dc476001953809b Want More Than the Podcast? Come join us inside the community. You'll find courses, conversations, events, and a place to talk about the things that don't fit neatly into a podcast episode. 👉 https://www.skool.com/the-dog-who-asked-for-more-6959/about This podcast explores dog training, dog behavior, dog behavior problems, dog obedience, dog training advice, dog training tips, dog training methods, dog training at home, service dog training, dog anxiety, dog separation anxiety, reactive dogs, dog reactivity, and dog body language. Episodes also cover canine nutrition, dog food, dog enrichment, mental stimulation for dogs, senior dogs, pet loss, and life with dogs. It’s a dog community for people who want to better understand the dog in front of them, make sense of conflicting advice, improve the relationship with their dog, and figure out what actually works for their dog. Some links may be affiliate links. If you choose to purchase, it helps support the podcast and the RV tour.
	Why a Life That Works for Your Dog Can Still Feel Like It Isn’t Enough \| Life With Dogs	12 oct. 2026	00:04:40
Nothing about your life with your dog changed. Then you scrolled past someone else's version of it, and suddenly yours didn't feel like enough. Perfect bowls, elaborate enrichment, matching gear, picture-ready spaces. None of it means your dog has a better life, but seeing enough of it can make you question things you were perfectly happy with before. You'll hear: How ordinary dog care quietly became something we're expected to perform Why Em still catches herself comparing even when she knows better The question that matters more than whether your life with your dog looks like anyone else's Press play if you've ever looked at someone else's dog life and wondered if you should be doing more. Read Em's Weekly Blog The podcast starts the conversation. The blog takes it deeper. Every week, you'll find expanded insights from the latest episodes, practical takeaways you can use with your own dog, and Monday articles that tackle the everyday questions and challenges dog parents face. 👉https://thedogwhoaskedformore.com/blog Help Us Hit the Road We're raising money to take this podcast on the road — an RV, a microphone, and 20 years of experience coming to you. 👉 https://tinyurl.com/fuelthepodcast Shop What Em Uses with Fitz & Toby Enrichment tools, nutrition support, and daily essentials — all in one place. 👉 thedogwhoaskedformore.myshopdot.com Free 15-Minute Clarity Call Feeling stuck or unsure what your dog needs? Book a short call, and we'll talk through what's going on. 👉 https://thedogwhoaskedformore.hbportal.co/schedule/668856198dc476001953809b Want More Than the Podcast? Come join us inside the community. You'll find courses, conversations, events, and a place to talk about the things that don't fit neatly into a podcast episode. 👉 https://www.skool.com/the-dog-who-asked-for-more-6959/about This podcast explores dog training, dog behavior, dog behavior problems, dog obedience, dog training advice, dog training tips, dog training methods, dog training at home, service dog training, dog anxiety, dog separation anxiety, reactive dogs, dog reactivity, and dog body language. Episodes also cover canine nutrition, dog food, dog enrichment, mental stimulation for dogs, senior dogs, pet loss, and life with dogs. It’s a dog community for people who want to better understand the dog in front of them, make sense of conflicting advice, improve the relationship with their dog, and figure out what actually works for their dog. Some links may be affiliate links. If you choose to purchase, it helps support the podcast and the RV tour.
	Why Your Dog Is Already Stressed Before Halloween Even Starts \| Dog Behavior	09 oct. 2026	00:05:14
Halloween is still weeks away, but your dog already seems a little less able to handle things they normally would. October changes more than what shows up on your porch. Your walks move, the afternoons get busier, the weather changes, and your dog's normal routine can quietly look very different before Halloween night ever arrives. You'll hear: The small October changes that can make ordinary situations harder for your dog Why one seemingly minor trigger can suddenly cause a much bigger reaction What Em changes for Fitz and Toby instead of trying to keep their routine exactly the same Press play if your dog seems more reactive or on edge this month and you can't point to one obvious reason why. Dog Body Language Library Not sure what your dog's behavior is communicating? Check out the free video library and submit your own videos to help other pet parents! 👉https://thedogwhoaskedformore.com/dog-body-language Help Us Hit the Road We're raising money to take this podcast on the road — an RV, a microphone, and 20 years of experience coming to you. 👉 https://tinyurl.com/fuelthepodcast Shop What Em Uses with Fitz & Toby Enrichment tools, nutrition support, and daily essentials — all in one place. 👉 thedogwhoaskedformore.myshopdot.com Free 15-Minute Clarity Call Feeling stuck or unsure what your dog needs? Book a short call, and we'll talk through what's going on. 👉 https://thedogwhoaskedformore.hbportal.co/schedule/668856198dc476001953809b Want More Than the Podcast? Come join us inside the community. You'll find courses, conversations, events, and a place to talk about the things that don't fit neatly into a podcast episode. 👉 https://www.skool.com/the-dog-who-asked-for-more-6959/about This podcast explores dog training, dog behavior, dog behavior problems, dog obedience, dog training advice, dog training tips, dog training methods, dog training at home, service dog training, dog anxiety, dog separation anxiety, reactive dogs, dog reactivity, and dog body language. Episodes also cover canine nutrition, dog food, dog enrichment, mental stimulation for dogs, senior dogs, pet loss, and life with dogs. It’s a dog community for people who want to better understand the dog in front of them, make sense of conflicting advice, improve the relationship with their dog, and figure out what actually works for their dog. Some links may be affiliate links. If you choose to purchase, it helps support the podcast and the RV tour.
	How One Dog Product Can Change More Than You Ever Expected	07 oct. 2026	00:16:24
Most dog products are just things we buy. Every once in a while, one changes something much bigger than expected. At SuperZoo, I asked pet brands about the moment they realized something they made had genuinely changed someone's day to day life with their dog. Their answers went far beyond whether the product worked, and some of them got emotional telling me why. You'll hear: The everyday problems that became easier because someone finally had the right tool The stories behind products that helped dogs get back to things their families thought they had lost The moments that made the people behind these brands realize who they were actually helping Press play if you've ever wondered how much difference one thing you buy for your dog can really make. Featured Brands AnimaSol — 0:41 Cleverpup — 1:20 MagnaPup — 2:15 Zen Melts/PetPaxCo — 3:16 TickCheck — 3:56 PopperPets — 4:19 YowUp — 5:28 Rex Specs — 6:00 Totoniks — 6:49 CBD Dog Health/Myco Dog — 7:36 Kingdom — 8:10 Woof — 9:40 PissOff — 10:29 RAWz — 11:09 Springland — 11:23 Dog Bandana Co — 11:56 Best Friend Supplies Co — 12:42 Jiby Dog Crew — 13:06 Simple Food Project — 13:27 Modern Beast — 14:04 Bundle x Joy — 14:48 Help Us Hit the Road We're raising money to take this podcast on the road — an RV, a microphone, and 20 years of experience coming to you. 👉 https://tinyurl.com/fuelthepodcast Shop What Em Uses with Fitz & Toby Enrichment tools, nutrition support, and daily essentials — all in one place. 👉 thedogwhoaskedformore.myshopdot.com Free 15-Minute Clarity Call Feeling stuck or unsure what your dog needs? Book a short call, and we'll talk through what's going on. 👉 https://thedogwhoaskedformore.hbportal.co/schedule/668856198dc476001953809b Want More Than the Podcast? Come join us inside the community. You'll find courses, conversations, events, and a place to talk about the things that don't fit neatly into a podcast episode. 👉 https://www.skool.com/the-dog-who-asked-for-more-6959/about This podcast explores dog training, dog behavior, dog behavior problems, dog obedience, dog training advice, dog training tips, dog training methods, dog training at home, service dog training, dog anxiety, dog separation anxiety, reactive dogs, dog reactivity, and dog body language. Episodes also cover canine nutrition, dog food, dog enrichment, mental stimulation for dogs, senior dogs, pet loss, and life with dogs. It’s a dog community for people who want to better understand the dog in front of them, make sense of conflicting advice, improve the relationship with their dog, and figure out what actually works for their dog. Some links may be affiliate links. If you choose to purchase, it helps support the podcast and the RV tour.
	Why One More Training Rep Won’t Help When Your Dog Isn’t Getting It \| Dog Training	05 oct. 2026	00:05:17
You run it again because surely one more try is the one that finally clicks. But somewhere along the way, more effort stops moving either of you forward. It can be hard to call a training session when something still isn't working, especially when stopping feels like giving up. Knowing when you've reached that point can change what happens the next time you try. You'll hear: The subtle signs your dog may be done before you realize it Why Em still catches herself pushing for one more rep with Fitz What can happen when you stop measuring progress by how much you get done Press play if you've ever kept a training session going because stopping felt harder than trying one more time. Free Enrichment Guide Simple, low-pressure enrichment ideas to help your dog feel calmer and more fulfilled. 👉 https://tinyurl.com/livingwiththedoginfrontofyou Help Us Hit the Road We're raising money to take this podcast on the road — an RV, a microphone, and 20 years of experience coming to you. 👉 https://tinyurl.com/fuelthepodcast Shop What Em Uses with Fitz & Toby Enrichment tools, nutrition support, and daily essentials — all in one place. 👉 thedogwhoaskedformore.myshopdot.com Free 15-Minute Clarity Call Feeling stuck or unsure what your dog needs? Book a short call, and we'll talk through what's going on. 👉 https://thedogwhoaskedformore.hbportal.co/schedule/668856198dc476001953809b Want More Than the Podcast? Come join us inside the community. You'll find courses, conversations, events, and a place to talk about the things that don't fit neatly into a podcast episode. 👉 https://www.skool.com/the-dog-who-asked-for-more-6959/about This podcast explores dog training, dog behavior, dog behavior problems, dog obedience, dog training advice, dog training tips, dog training methods, dog training at home, service dog training, dog anxiety, dog separation anxiety, reactive dogs, dog reactivity, and dog body language. Episodes also cover canine nutrition, dog food, dog enrichment, mental stimulation for dogs, senior dogs, pet loss, and life with dogs. It’s a dog community for people who want to better understand the dog in front of them, make sense of conflicting advice, improve the relationship with their dog, and figure out what actually works for their dog. Some links may be affiliate links. If you choose to purchase, it helps support the podcast and the RV tour.
	When to Stop Playing, Even When Your Dog Is Asking for More \| Dog Behavior	02 oct. 2026	00:05:01
You gave your dog the walk, the fetch, the training, and somehow you're the only one ready to collapse. When a full day of trying to meet your dog's needs leaves you with even more chaos, it's easy to assume you still haven't done enough. But before you add one more round of anything, there may be something important you're missing. You'll hear: Why a dog asking for more doesn't always mean they need more How Em got stuck in the same cycle with Fitz, even when she knew better What to change during the day when piling on more activity isn't helping Press play if you're exhausted from trying to wear your dog out and wondering how they could possibly still have energy left. Why Won't Your Dog Settle? Not sure if it's overstimulation, boredom, or reactivity? Grab the free download and find out what's actually going on. 👉https://thedogwhoaskedformore.hbportal.co/public/6a83ba6887c0a7052346c6e3 Help Us Hit the Road We're raising money to take this podcast on the road — an RV, a microphone, and 20 years of experience coming to you. 👉 https://tinyurl.com/fuelthepodcast Shop What Em Uses with Fitz & Toby Enrichment tools, nutrition support, and daily essentials — all in one place. 👉 thedogwhoaskedformore.myshopdot.com Free 15-Minute Clarity Call Feeling stuck or unsure what your dog needs? Book a short call, and we'll talk through what's going on. 👉 https://thedogwhoaskedformore.hbportal.co/schedule/668856198dc476001953809b Questions 📧 em@thedogwhoaskedformore.com This podcast explores dog training, dog behavior, dog behavior problems, dog obedience, dog training advice, dog training tips, dog training methods, dog training at home, service dog training, dog anxiety, dog separation anxiety, reactive dogs, dog reactivity, and dog body language. Episodes also cover canine nutrition, dog food, dog enrichment, mental stimulation for dogs, senior dogs, pet loss, and life with dogs. It’s a dog community for people who want to better understand the dog in front of them, make sense of conflicting advice, improve the relationship with their dog, and figure out what actually works for their dog. Some links may be affiliate links. If you choose to purchase, it helps support the podcast and the RV tour.
	How Dog Products Change When Brands Actually Listen to Pet Parents	30 sept. 2026	00:11:31
Buying something for your dog is easy. Knowing whether it’s actually worth your money is the harder part. Some of the most useful details about a product never become the headline on the package. At SuperZoo, I talked with the people behind a wide range of dog brands about what they’ve learned after their products reached real customers, including the feedback that changed what they make and the features people often don’t discover until after they buy. You'll hear: How feedback from dog parents has influenced products that are on shelves today Overlooked features and unexpected uses that could make products you already buy more useful What brand founders and representatives think dog parents should understand before choosing where to spend their money Press play if you want to hear what dog brands wish you knew before their products ended up in your cart. In this episode: 0:00 Intro 0:47 APPA & Global Pet Expo 1:27 Meet the Brands 2:01 Ava's Pet Palace 2:29 Furei 2:57 TickMitt 3:41 MetroPaws 4:24 Natoo 4:39 The Overlooked Question 4:56 Earth Rated 5:31 Uproot Clean 6:18 SwiftPaws 7:10 Your Dog Is Bored (Moji) 7:52 Ollie B Good 8:15 Yumwoof 8:58 Real Dog Box 9:35 Modern Beast 10:03 Meet Michelle 10:15 ShopDot 10:47 Outro Shop What Em Uses with Fitz & Toby Enrichment tools, nutrition support, and daily essentials — all in one place. 👉 thedogwhoaskedformore.myshopdot.com Free 15-Minute Clarity Call Feeling stuck or unsure what your dog needs? Book a short call, and we'll talk through what's going on. 👉 https://thedogwhoaskedformore.hbportal.co/schedule/668856198dc476001953809b Questions 📧 em@thedogwhoaskedformore.com This podcast explores dog training, dog behavior, dog behavior problems, dog obedience, dog training advice, dog training tips, dog training methods, dog training at home, service dog training, dog anxiety, dog separation anxiety, reactive dogs, dog reactivity, and dog body language. Episodes also cover canine nutrition, dog food, dog enrichment, mental stimulation for dogs, senior dogs, pet loss, and life with dogs. It’s a dog community for people who want to better understand the dog in front of them, make sense of conflicting advice, improve the relationship with their dog, and figure out what actually works for their dog. Some links may be affiliate links. If you choose to purchase, it helps support the podcast and the RV tour.
	Why Doubting the Life You Built Around Your Dog Doesn’t Mean You Got It Wrong \| Life With Dogs	28 sept. 2026	00:04:58
Building your life around your dog can feel completely right and still leave room for the question you don’t always want to ask: Did I make the right call? Big decisions rarely come with proof that everything is going to work out. When your work, finances, routines, and future have all been shaped by the dog beside you, even seeing those choices pay off doesn’t always make the uncertainty disappear. You'll hear: Why loving the life you built doesn’t automatically stop you from questioning the decisions that got you there What happened when the parts of my life I was most afraid to rely on became the things that carried me through Why uncertainty doesn’t necessarily mean you chose wrong, even when there’s no guarantee about what happens next Press play if your dog has changed the direction of your life and you still sometimes wonder if you got it right. Read Em's Weekly Blog The podcast starts the conversation. The blog takes it deeper. Every week, you'll find expanded insights from the latest episodes, practical takeaways you can use with your own dog, and Monday articles that tackle the everyday questions and challenges dog parents face. 👉https://thedogwhoaskedformore.com/blog Help Us Hit the Road We're raising money to take this podcast on the road — an RV, a microphone, and 20 years of experience coming to you. 👉 https://tinyurl.com/fuelthepodcast Shop What Em Uses with Fitz & Toby Enrichment tools, nutrition support, and daily essentials — all in one place. 👉 thedogwhoaskedformore.myshopdot.com Free 15-Minute Clarity Call Feeling stuck or unsure what your dog needs? Book a short call, and we'll talk through what's going on. 👉 https://thedogwhoaskedformore.hbportal.co/schedule/668856198dc476001953809b Questions 📧 em@thedogwhoaskedformore.com This podcast explores dog training, dog behavior, dog behavior problems, dog obedience, dog training advice, dog training tips, dog training methods, dog training at home, service dog training, dog anxiety, dog separation anxiety, reactive dogs, dog reactivity, and dog body language. Episodes also cover canine nutrition, dog food, dog enrichment, mental stimulation for dogs, senior dogs, pet loss, and life with dogs. It’s a dog community for people who want to better understand the dog in front of them, make sense of conflicting advice, improve the relationship with their dog, and figure out what actually works for their dog. Some links may be affiliate links. If you choose to purchase, it helps support the podcast and the RV tour.
	Why More Exercise Isn’t Helping Your Dog Settle \| Dog Behavior	25 sept. 2026	00:04:47
You did the long walk. You played fetch until your arm gave out. And somehow your dog is still pacing around the house like the day just started. “Tire them out” sounds like good advice when your dog has endless energy, but more activity doesn’t always lead to a calmer dog. Sometimes the thing you’re doing to wear them out is actually winding them up even more, leaving you exhausted and your dog still unable to settle. You'll hear: Why doing more exercise and activity can leave your dog more wired instead of more tired How the type of activity you choose can change what happens after the game, walk, or play session ends What I had to change with Fitz when throwing the ball longer and doing more wasn’t getting us any closer to calm Press play if you keep trying to tire your dog out and can’t figure out why they still won’t settle. Why Won't Your Dog Settle? Not sure if it's overstimulation, boredom, or reactivity? Grab the free download and find out what's actually going on. 👉https://thedogwhoaskedformore.hbportal.co/public/6a83ba6887c0a7052346c6e3 Help Us Hit the Road We're raising money to take this podcast on the road — an RV, a microphone, and 20 years of experience coming to you. 👉 https://tinyurl.com/fuelthepodcast Shop What Em Uses with Fitz & Toby Enrichment tools, nutrition support, and daily essentials — all in one place. 👉 thedogwhoaskedformore.myshopdot.com Free 15-Minute Clarity Call Feeling stuck or unsure what your dog needs? Book a short call, and we'll talk through what's going on. 👉 https://thedogwhoaskedformore.hbportal.co/schedule/668856198dc476001953809b Questions 📧 em@thedogwhoaskedformore.com This podcast explores dog training, dog behavior, dog behavior problems, dog obedience, dog training advice, dog training tips, dog training methods, dog training at home, service dog training, dog anxiety, dog separation anxiety, reactive dogs, dog reactivity, and dog body language. Episodes also cover canine nutrition, dog food, dog enrichment, mental stimulation for dogs, senior dogs, pet loss, and life with dogs. It’s a dog community for people who want to better understand the dog in front of them, make sense of conflicting advice, improve the relationship with their dog, and figure out what actually works for their dog. Some links may be affiliate links. If you choose to purchase, it helps support the podcast and the RV tour.
	What Pet Creators See Behind the Scenes That Pet Parents Don’t \| Pet Industry	23 sept. 2026	00:07:44
The creators you trust the most have opinions about this industry they don't usually put in a caption. At Superzoo in August, instead of collecting swag and taking panel photos, three questions got asked to creator after creator, not the polished, brand-deal-ready answers you see on Instagram, but the real ones. What brand would they actually recommend if nobody was paying them to say it. What myth about training, nutrition, or behavior got busted for them personally. And what's happening behind the scenes in this industry that never makes it into a caption. Nobody had to be honest. They could have given the pitch. They didn't. You'll hear: The specific brands and products creators actually stand behind, the ones they'd recommend even without a partnership attached The training, nutrition, and behavior myths that got busted for people who work in this space every day, and what changed their minds What multiple creators admitted about this being a business first, even when the content doesn't feel like one Press play if you've ever scrolled through dog content wondering which recommendations were real and which ones were paid for. Shop What Em Uses with Fitz & Toby Enrichment tools, nutrition support, and daily essentials — all in one place. 👉 thedogwhoaskedformore.myshopdot.com Free 15-Minute Clarity Call Feeling stuck or unsure what your dog needs? Book a short call, and we'll talk through what's going on. 👉 https://thedogwhoaskedformore.hbportal.co/schedule/668856198dc476001953809b Questions 📧 em@thedogwhoaskedformore.com This podcast explores life with dogs, dog behavior, dog behavior problems, dog obedience, dog anxiety, reactive dogs, dog reactivity, and dog training. It's for the dog community navigating overwhelm, guilt, burnout, and self-doubt while struggling to keep up with a dog who asks for more. Episodes cover canine nutrition, dog food, dog enrichment, dog body language, dog communication, emotional healing, self-trust, personal growth, and finding real relief in the connection you have with your dog. Whether you're raising a reactive dog, feeling discouraged, or simply trying to better understand your dog and yourself, this podcast helps you create a calmer life together and strengthen the bond that changes both of you. We're now building to take this conversation on the road, bringing honest support directly to dog parents around the world. Some links may be affiliate links. If you choose to purchase, it helps support the podcast and the RV tour.
	How Task Training at Home Can Give You the Wrong Idea About Service Dog Potential \| Dog Training	21 sept. 2026	00:04:57
Your dog can learn the tasks perfectly at home and still not be capable of doing the job of a service dog. I wanted Fitz to be a service dog badly enough to train him myself. He learned real tasks, including retrieval, deep pressure therapy, and migraine alerts. At home, he was good at them. Then we went out in public, and the dog I hoped he could become collided with the dog actually standing in front of me. Because learning the tasks is only one part of what a service dog has to be able to do. You'll hear: Why a dog can successfully learn service dog tasks at home and still struggle with what the job requires in public What happened when I had to separate what I needed Fitz to become from what he was actually capable of Why changing the plan doesn't mean the training was wasted or that your dog failed Press play if you've ever looked at your dog and wondered if they could become a service dog, or had to accept that what you hoped they could do wasn't what they were actually capable of. Why Won't Your Dog Settle? Not sure if it's overstimulation, boredom, or reactivity? Grab the free download and find out what's actually going on. 👉https://thedogwhoaskedformore.hbportal.co/public/6a83ba6887c0a7052346c6e3 Help Us Hit the Road We're raising money to take this podcast on the road — an RV, a microphone, and 20 years of experience coming to you. 👉 https://tinyurl.com/fuelthepodcast Shop What Em Uses with Fitz & Toby Enrichment tools, nutrition support, and daily essentials — all in one place. 👉 thedogwhoaskedformore.myshopdot.com Free 15-Minute Clarity Call Feeling stuck or unsure what your dog needs? Book a short call, and we'll talk through what's going on. 👉 https://thedogwhoaskedformore.hbportal.co/schedule/668856198dc476001953809b Questions 📧 em@thedogwhoaskedformore.com This podcast explores life with dogs, dog behavior, dog behavior problems, dog obedience, dog anxiety, reactive dogs, dog reactivity, and dog training. It's for the dog community navigating overwhelm, guilt, burnout, and self-doubt while struggling to keep up with a dog who asks for more. Episodes cover canine nutrition, dog food, dog enrichment, dog body language, dog communication, emotional healing, self-trust, personal growth, and finding real relief in the connection you have with your dog. Whether you're raising a reactive dog, feeling discouraged, or simply trying to better understand your dog and yourself, this podcast helps you create a calmer life together and strengthen the bond that changes both of you. We're now building to take this conversation on the road, bringing honest support directly to dog parents around the world. Some links may be affiliate links. If you choose to purchase, it helps support the podcast and the RV tour.
	What You Gain When You Stop Chasing the Life Everyone Else Expects for Your Dog \| Dog Training	18 sept. 2026	00:04:52
There's a version of your life with this dog that you pictured a while back. It doesn't look anything like the one you're actually living now, and somehow that's become other people's business. At some point you stopped going to the places that used to be part of every week together, without ever deciding it in one clear moment. You just noticed what actually worked for your dog and kept doing that instead. People who only see the outside of it tend to have an opinion either way, and it rarely matches what building this actually took. You can be completely at peace with how you live now and still catch yourself defending it anyway. You'll hear: The surprising reason a dog can be perfectly fine with strangers but bark at the people he already knows, and what that has to do with his past The two contradicting comments that show up no matter which way you go, and why neither one is actually about your dog The moment that turns "I gave something up" into "I built something that fits," and how to tell which one you're actually standing in Press play if you've ever had to explain a life that makes complete sense to you and to no one else in the room. Why Won't Your Dog Settle? Not sure if it's overstimulation, boredom, or reactivity? Grab the free download and find out what's actually going on. 👉https://thedogwhoaskedformore.hbportal.co/public/6a83ba6887c0a7052346c6e3 Help Us Hit the Road We're raising money to take this podcast on the road — an RV, a microphone, and 20 years of experience coming to you. 👉 https://tinyurl.com/fuelthepodcast Shop What Em Uses with Fitz & Toby Enrichment tools, nutrition support, and daily essentials — all in one place. 👉 thedogwhoaskedformore.myshopdot.com Free 15-Minute Clarity Call Feeling stuck or unsure what your dog needs? Book a short call, and we'll talk through what's going on. 👉 https://thedogwhoaskedformore.hbportal.co/schedule/668856198dc476001953809b Questions 📧 em@thedogwhoaskedformore.com This podcast explores life with dogs, dog behavior, dog behavior problems, dog obedience, dog anxiety, reactive dogs, dog reactivity, and dog training. It's for the dog community navigating overwhelm, guilt, burnout, and self-doubt while struggling to keep up with a dog who asks for more. Episodes cover canine nutrition, dog food, dog enrichment, dog body language, dog communication, emotional healing, self-trust, personal growth, and finding real relief in the connection you have with your dog. Whether you're raising a reactive dog, feeling discouraged, or simply trying to better understand your dog and yourself, this podcast helps you create a calmer life together and strengthen the bond that changes both of you. We're now building to take this conversation on the road, bringing honest support directly to dog parents around the world. Some links may be affiliate links. If you choose to purchase, it helps support the podcast and the RV tour.
	Why Speaking Up Matters When Someone Invades Your Dog’s Personal Space \| Dog Body Language	16 sept. 2026	00:05:11
You've said it out loud before anyone's hand even moves. Somehow you're still the one bracing for what happens next. Most people don't think there's anything to ask permission for when a dog looks friendly enough to grab, so the asking never happens. You end up being the one who has to say something, again, with every new person who doesn't bother to check first. You can be completely right about what your dog needs and still feel your shoulders tense the moment a stranger walks through the door. You'll hear: The night a guest was told plainly to leave a dog alone, ignored it, and what that dog did in response The quiet signals a nervous dog gives off long before anyone notices, the kind that get missed in a room full of people Why you don't have to defend your dog's limits to a new person every single time, and the shift that finally made that stick Press play if you've ever stood there weighing whether to speak up, already knowing exactly how it would go if you didn't. Dog Body Language Library Not sure what your dog's behavior is communicating? Check out the free video library and submit your own videos to help other pet parents! 👉https://thedogwhoaskedformore.com/dog-body-language Help Us Hit the Road We're raising money to take this podcast on the road — an RV, a microphone, and 20 years of experience coming to you. 👉 https://tinyurl.com/fuelthepodcast Shop What Em Uses with Fitz & Toby Enrichment tools, nutrition support, and daily essentials — all in one place. 👉 thedogwhoaskedformore.myshopdot.com Free 15-Minute Clarity Call Feeling stuck or unsure what your dog needs? Book a short call, and we'll talk through what's going on. 👉 https://thedogwhoaskedformore.hbportal.co/schedule/668856198dc476001953809b Questions 📧 em@thedogwhoaskedformore.com This podcast explores life with dogs, dog behavior, dog behavior problems, dog obedience, dog anxiety, reactive dogs, dog reactivity, and dog training. It's for the dog community navigating overwhelm, guilt, burnout, and self-doubt while struggling to keep up with a dog who asks for more. Episodes cover canine nutrition, dog food, dog enrichment, dog body language, dog communication, emotional healing, self-trust, personal growth, and finding real relief in the connection you have with your dog. Whether you're raising a reactive dog, feeling discouraged, or simply trying to better understand your dog and yourself, this podcast helps you create a calmer life together and strengthen the bond that changes both of you. We're now building to take this conversation on the road, bringing honest support directly to dog parents around the world. Some links may be affiliate links. If you choose to purchase, it helps support the podcast and the RV tour.
	Why More Research Is Making Your Dog Product Decisions Harder \| Dog Products	14 sept. 2026	00:04:46
Somewhere in your house right now is a supplement you bought after one comment section convinced you it mattered, sitting next to a bag of food you're not sure you'll finish before switching again. Caring about your dog's food, training, and health doesn't come with an answer key, and the more you research, the less certain you often feel, not because you're getting something wrong, but because every product comes with a comment section arguing both sides. This isn't about being disorganized or indecisive. It's what happens when you love something that can't tell you in words whether you got it right. You'll hear: Why researching more about your dog's food or training can leave you feeling less confident instead of more The real reason behind constantly switching dog food, and why it usually has nothing to do with the food itself What changes when you stop trying to carry every decision about your dog alone Press play if you've got an abandoned cart of dog products right now and need to hear that caring this much was never the problem. Help Us Hit the Road We're raising money to take this podcast on the road — an RV, a microphone, and 20 years of experience coming to you. 👉 https://tinyurl.com/fuelthepodcast Shop What Em Uses with Fitz & Toby Enrichment tools, nutrition support, and daily essentials — all in one place. 👉 thedogwhoaskedformore.myshopdot.com Free 15-Minute Clarity Call Feeling stuck or unsure what your dog needs? Book a short call, and we'll talk through what's going on. 👉 https://thedogwhoaskedformore.hbportal.co/schedule/668856198dc476001953809b Questions 📧 em@thedogwhoaskedformore.com This podcast explores life with dogs, dog behavior, dog behavior problems, dog obedience, dog anxiety, reactive dogs, dog reactivity, and dog training. It's for the dog community navigating overwhelm, guilt, burnout, and self-doubt while struggling to keep up with a dog who asks for more. Episodes cover canine nutrition, dog food, dog enrichment, dog body language, dog communication, emotional healing, self-trust, personal growth, and finding real relief in the connection you have with your dog. Whether you're raising a reactive dog, feeling discouraged, or simply trying to better understand your dog and yourself, this podcast helps you create a calmer life together and strengthen the bond that changes both of you. We're now building to take this conversation on the road, bringing honest support directly to dog parents around the world. Some links may be affiliate links. If you choose to purchase, it helps support the podcast and the RV to
	How to See Progress When Your Dog Is Still Reacting \| Dog Training	11 sept. 2026	00:05:09
You scroll past the before and after videos, the dog who used to lunge, now walking calmly on a loose leash, the caption that says six months. Then you look at your own dog, who's been in it for a year, two years, more, and still reacts to the exact same thing they reacted to on day one. Nobody posts the middle. They post the before and they post the after, and the eighteen months in between where nothing looked like it was working never makes it into the caption. So you start doing the math on what that says about you, whether you're not consistent enough, whether you missed something, whether your dog is ever going to get there. But you're not just teaching your dog something new. You're undoing something that's already there, and undoing takes longer than starting from nothing, every single time. You'll hear: Why doing everything right, working with a trainer, staying consistent, showing up every day, can still look exactly like day one for a long time What actually changed once progress stopped being measured by whether the reaction still happened at all The small, easy to miss signs that things are working, the ones that never make it into anyone's caption Press play if you've ever watched someone else's after and felt like proof you were still stuck at zero. Read Em's Weekly Blog The podcast starts the conversation. The blog takes it deeper. Every week, you'll find expanded insights from the latest episodes, practical takeaways you can use with your own dog, and Monday articles that tackle the everyday questions and challenges dog parents face. 👉https://thedogwhoaskedformore.com/blog Help Us Hit the Road We're raising money to take this podcast on the road — an RV, a microphone, and 20 years of experience coming to you. 👉 https://tinyurl.com/fuelthepodcast Shop What Em Uses with Fitz & Toby Enrichment tools, nutrition support, and daily essentials — all in one place. 👉 thedogwhoaskedformore.myshopdot.com Free 15-Minute Clarity Call Feeling stuck or unsure what your dog needs? Book a short call, and we'll talk through what's going on. 👉 https://thedogwhoaskedformore.hbportal.co/schedule/668856198dc476001953809b Questions 📧 em@thedogwhoaskedformore.com This podcast explores life with dogs, dog behavior, dog behavior problems, dog obedience, dog anxiety, reactive dogs, dog reactivity, and dog training. It's for the dog community navigating overwhelm, guilt, burnout, and self-doubt while struggling to keep up with a dog who asks for more. Episodes cover canine nutrition, dog food, dog enrichment, dog body language, dog communication, emotional healing, self-trust, personal growth, and finding real relief in the connection you have with your dog. Whether you're raising a reactive dog, feeling discouraged, or simply trying to better understand your dog and yourself, this podcast helps you create a calmer life together and strengthen the bond that changes both of you. We're now building to take this conversation on the road, bringing honest support directly to dog parents around the world. Some links may be affiliate links. If you choose to purchase, it helps support the podcast and the RV tour
	What Happens to a Working Dog When the Job They Built Their Life Around Is Gone? \| Working Dogs	09 sept. 2026	00:10:10
The dog who once had to earn every reward with a task will still find a way to steal your Thanksgiving turkey once nobody's watching. Roadie spent his career as a military working dog, sharp, disciplined, always on the job. When Paul brought him home for good, neither of them knew what came next. The chewing that replaced the anticipation of a task. The people food he'd never been allowed to want, and then wanted constantly. The slow, hard-won lesson that he was allowed to just lie in the middle of the living room floor and watch everyone he loved, instead of working for it. You'll hear: What the first genuinely uneventful day at home looked like for a dog who had never had one before The specific things Roadie had to unlearn, and the things Paul had to unlearn about how he treated him What aging looked like once Roadie was just a house dog instead of a working one, and the small, ordinary moment Paul says he'd give anything to have back Press play if you've ever watched a dog who was built for a job try to figure out how to just be loved instead. Read Em's Weekly Blog The podcast starts the conversation. The blog takes it deeper. Every week, you'll find expanded insights from the latest episodes, practical takeaways you can use with your own dog, and Monday articles that tackle the everyday questions and challenges dog parents face. 👉https://thedogwhoaskedformore.com/blog Help Us Hit the Road We're raising money to take this podcast on the road — an RV, a microphone, and 20 years of experience coming to you. 👉 https://tinyurl.com/fuelthepodcast Shop What Em Uses with Fitz & Toby Enrichment tools, nutrition support, and daily essentials — all in one place. 👉 thedogwhoaskedformore.myshopdot.com Free 15-Minute Clarity Call Feeling stuck or unsure what your dog needs? Book a short call, and we'll talk through what's going on. 👉 https://thedogwhoaskedformore.hbportal.co/schedule/668856198dc476001953809b Questions 📧 em@thedogwhoaskedformore.com This podcast explores life with dogs, dog behavior, dog behavior problems, dog obedience, dog anxiety, reactive dogs, dog reactivity, and dog training. It's for the dog community navigating overwhelm, guilt, burnout, and self-doubt while struggling to keep up with a dog who asks for more. Episodes cover canine nutrition, dog food, dog enrichment, dog body language, dog communication, emotional healing, self-trust, personal growth, and finding real relief in the connection you have with your dog. Whether you're raising a reactive dog, feeling discouraged, or simply trying to better understand your dog and yourself, this podcast helps you create a calmer life together and strengthen the bond that changes both of you. We're now building to take this conversation on the road, bringing honest support directly to dog parents around the world. Some links may be affiliate links. If you choose to purchase, it helps support the podcast and the RV tour.
	Your Dog Slows Down and Suddenly It Feels Like You’re Running Out of Time \| Senior Dog	07 sept. 2026	00:05:10
Everything else in your life has changed shape more than once. Your dog has been there for all of it. You've moved, changed jobs, changed relationships, watched people come and go. Your body's changed, your routines have been torn up and rebuilt more times than you can count. And somewhere in the middle of all that, your dog just kept being your dog, same greeting, same spot on the couch, same way they look at you whether it's been an hour or a year. You didn't plan for them to become the one fixed point. It just happened. You'll hear: Why becoming someone's stability changes how you protect that relationship, often without you noticing it's happening What so many people going through a divorce, a move, or a hard rebuild all say about their dog without realizing it's the same sentence Why understanding exactly why your dog matters this much doesn't make you need them any less Press play if your dog has quietly become the one thing that didn't have to change, and you've never said that part out loud. Read Em's Weekly Blog The podcast starts the conversation. The blog takes it deeper. Every week, you'll find expanded insights from the latest episodes, practical takeaways you can use with your own dog, and Monday articles that tackle the everyday questions and challenges dog parents face. 👉https://thedogwhoaskedformore.com/blog Help Us Hit the Road We're raising money to take this podcast on the road — an RV, a microphone, and 20 years of experience coming to you. 👉 https://tinyurl.com/fuelthepodcast Shop What Em Uses with Fitz & Toby Enrichment tools, nutrition support, and daily essentials — all in one place. 👉 thedogwhoaskedformore.myshopdot.com Free 15-Minute Clarity Call Feeling stuck or unsure what your dog needs? Book a short call, and we'll talk through what's going on. 👉 https://thedogwhoaskedformore.hbportal.co/schedule/668856198dc476001953809b Questions 📧 em@thedogwhoaskedformore.com This podcast explores life with dogs, dog behavior, dog behavior problems, dog obedience, dog anxiety, reactive dogs, dog reactivity, and dog training. It's for the dog community navigating overwhelm, guilt, burnout, and self-doubt while struggling to keep up with a dog who asks for more. Episodes cover canine nutrition, dog food, dog enrichment, dog body language, dog communication, emotional healing, self-trust, personal growth, and finding real relief in the connection you have with your dog. Whether you're raising a reactive dog, feeling discouraged, or simply trying to better understand your dog and yourself, this podcast helps you create a calmer life together and strengthen the bond that changes both of you. We're now building to take this conversation on the road, bringing honest support directly to dog parents around the world. Some links may be affiliate links. If you choose to purchase, it helps support the podcast and the RV tour.
	You’re Doing the Bare Minimum for Your Dog Today. And You Feel Terrible About It. \| Dog Enrichment	04 sept. 2026	00:07:15
Your dog needs you today, but you have nothing left. There are days when everything they ask for feels like too much, not because you don't love them, not because you're doing it wrong, but because you were already empty before they brought you the ball for the first time that morning. And they don't know that. They just know you're there, and the gap between what they need and what you have left can feel impossible to close. So you start doing the math: what's the minimum I can give today and still feel okay about it? You'll hear: Why most advice about meeting your dog's needs assumes you have unlimited energy to give, and what that leaves out completely The third option between giving everything and giving nothing that actually works on the days the math doesn't add up Why a version of you that's calm and present might do more for your dog than a version of you that's exhausted but going through all the motions Press play if you've ever thrown the ball anyway, not because you had it in you, but because you love them and there was nobody else. Free Enrichment Guide Simple, low-pressure enrichment ideas to help your dog feel calmer and more fulfilled. 👉 https://tinyurl.com/livingwiththedoginfrontofyou Help Us Hit the Road We're raising money to take this podcast on the road — an RV, a microphone, and 20 years of experience coming to you. 👉 https://tinyurl.com/fuelthepodcast Shop What Em Uses with Fitz & Toby Enrichment tools, nutrition support, and daily essentials — all in one place. 👉 thedogwhoaskedformore.myshopdot.com Free 15-Minute Clarity Call Feeling stuck or unsure what your dog needs? Book a short call, and we'll talk through what's going on. 👉 https://thedogwhoaskedformore.hbportal.co/schedule/668856198dc476001953809b Questions 📧 em@thedogwhoaskedformore.com This podcast explores life with dogs, dog behavior, dog behavior problems, dog obedience, dog anxiety, reactive dogs, dog reactivity, and dog training. It's for the dog community navigating overwhelm, guilt, burnout, and self-doubt while struggling to keep up with a dog who asks for more. Episodes cover canine nutrition, dog food, dog enrichment, dog body language, dog communication, emotional healing, self-trust, personal growth, and finding real relief in the connection you have with your dog. Whether you're raising a reactive dog, feeling discouraged, or simply trying to better understand your dog and yourself, this podcast helps you create a calmer life together and strengthen the bond that changes both of you. We're now building to take this conversation on the road, bringing honest support directly to dog parents around the world. Some links may be affiliate links. If you choose to purchase, it helps support the podcast and the RV tour.
	When Did Asking for Help With Your Dog Start Feeling So Risky? \| Dog Community	02 sept. 2026	00:07:25
Someone in the dog community made you feel like you were doing it wrong, and part of you still wonders if they were right. Maybe you asked a question in a Facebook group or a Reddit thread and got judgment instead of an answer. Maybe you tried to help someone else and got torn apart for it. The dog community can be one of the most supportive places on the internet, and it can also be one of the cruelest, and that cruelty has a specific shape: gatekeeping, pile-ons, moderators who make people feel small instead of safe. After it happens once, most people go quiet. They stop asking the question out loud. But the question doesn't go away, it just stops getting said. You'll hear: The specific moment a moderator publicly humiliated Em, and what happened afterward that revealed the whole thing was never really personal Why years of vet med experience and multiple certifications still weren't enough to protect against being made to feel wrong What actually changes when a space is built to treat still figuring it out as normal, instead of as evidence you shouldn't be there Press play if you've ever stopped asking a question about your dog because somewhere, once, someone made you feel small for asking it. Read Em's Weekly Blog The podcast starts the conversation. The blog takes it deeper. Every week, you'll find expanded insights from the latest episodes, practical takeaways you can use with your own dog, and Monday articles that tackle the everyday questions and challenges dog parents face. 👉https://thedogwhoaskedformore.com/blog Help Us Hit the Road We're raising money to take this podcast on the road — an RV, a microphone, and 20 years of experience coming to you. 👉 https://tinyurl.com/fuelthepodcast Shop What Em Uses with Fitz & Toby Enrichment tools, nutrition support, and daily essentials — all in one place. 👉 thedogwhoaskedformore.myshopdot.com Free 15-Minute Clarity Call Feeling stuck or unsure what your dog needs? Book a short call, and we'll talk through what's going on. 👉 https://thedogwhoaskedformore.hbportal.co/schedule/668856198dc476001953809b Questions 📧 em@thedogwhoaskedformore.com This podcast explores life with dogs, dog behavior, dog behavior problems, dog obedience, dog anxiety, reactive dogs, dog reactivity, and dog training. It's for the dog community navigating overwhelm, guilt, burnout, and self-doubt while struggling to keep up with a dog who asks for more. Episodes cover canine nutrition, dog food, dog enrichment, dog body language, dog communication, emotional healing, self-trust, personal growth, and finding real relief in the connection you have with your dog. Whether you're raising a reactive dog, feeling discouraged, or simply trying to better understand your dog and yourself, this podcast helps you create a calmer life together and strengthen the bond that changes both of you. We're now building to take this conversation on the road, bringing honest support directly to dog parents around the world. Some links may be affiliate links. If you choose to purchase, it helps support the podcast and the RV tour.
	Why Your Stress Level Matters When You’re Managing a Reactive Dog \| Dog Training	31 août 2026	00:07:29
You know where every dog is before anyone else does, the one at the end of the block, the one behind the fence, the one two streets over. You've already calculated the exits before you're even out the front door. Most people who manage a reactive dog for long enough stop noticing they're doing it at all. The route planning, the scanning, the constant recalculating, it just becomes how you move through the world. And it works. Most of the time you catch the thing before it becomes a thing. But nobody sees the three decisions you made before you even reached the corner, and invisible work that isn't acknowledged doesn't disappear. It compounds. You'll hear: Why the better you get at keeping your dog calm, the more on edge you start to feel yourself, even when nothing's happening The specific way stress moves back and forth between a dog and the person holding their leash, even when everything looks fine on the surface What starts to shift once you begin paying as much attention to your own state as you do to your dog's Press play if you've ever come home from a walk that went completely fine and still needed twenty minutes before you felt like yourself again. Dog Body Language Library Not sure what your dog's behavior is communicating? Check out the free video library and submit your own videos to help other pet parents! 👉https://thedogwhoaskedformore.com/dog-body-language Help Us Hit the Road We're raising money to take this podcast on the road — an RV, a microphone, and 20 years of experience coming to you. 👉 https://tinyurl.com/fuelthepodcast Shop What Em Uses with Fitz & Toby Enrichment tools, nutrition support, and daily essentials — all in one place. 👉 thedogwhoaskedformore.myshopdot.com Free 15-Minute Clarity Call Feeling stuck or unsure what your dog needs? Book a short call, and we'll talk through what's going on. 👉 https://thedogwhoaskedformore.hbportal.co/schedule/668856198dc476001953809b Questions 📧 em@thedogwhoaskedformore.com This podcast explores life with dogs, dog behavior, dog behavior problems, dog obedience, dog anxiety, reactive dogs, dog reactivity, and dog training. It's for the dog community navigating overwhelm, guilt, burnout, and self-doubt while struggling to keep up with a dog who asks for more. Episodes cover canine nutrition, dog food, dog enrichment, dog body language, dog communication, emotional healing, self-trust, personal growth, and finding real relief in the connection you have with your dog. Whether you're raising a reactive dog, feeling discouraged, or simply trying to better understand your dog and yourself, this podcast helps you create a calmer life together and strengthen the bond that changes both of you. We're now building to take this conversation on the road, bringing honest support directly to dog parents around the world. Some links may be affiliate links. If you choose to purchase, it helps support the podcast and the RV tour.
	What It Means When You Love Your Dog but Don’t Enjoy Being Around Them \| Dog Training Burnout	28 août 2026	00:06:13
You love your dog. You also spent today wishing they had an off switch. There are days when everything they do is the thing: the pacing, the nudging, the ball dropped at your feet for the fourteenth time, and you are already running on empty before any of it even starts. Then the guilt shows up, because you're supposed to love this, you chose this dog, you know what they need. But loving them completely and needing a break from them can both be true on the exact same day, and neither one cancels the other out. You'll hear: Why the exact same request from your dog feels completely different depending on how much you have left to give that day The specific, twisted logic guilt uses to convince you that being tired means you didn't love them enough, and why that logic is wrong What the realest version of love actually looks like on the hardest days, and why it has nothing to do with feeling good in the moment Press play if you've ever loved your dog completely and still needed them to just stop for five minutes. Free Enrichment Guide Simple, low-pressure enrichment ideas to help your dog feel calmer and more fulfilled. 👉 https://tinyurl.com/livingwiththedoginfrontofyou 🐾 Help Us Hit the Road We're raising money to take this podcast on the road — an RV, a microphone, and 20 years of experience coming to you. 👉 https://tinyurl.com/fuelthepodcast Shop What Em Uses with Fitz & Toby Enrichment tools, nutrition support, and daily essentials — all in one place. 👉 thedogwhoaskedformore.myshopdot.com Free 15-Minute Clarity Call Feeling stuck or unsure what your dog needs? Book a short call, and we'll talk through what's going on. 👉 https://thedogwhoaskedformore.hbportal.co/schedule/668856198dc476001953809b Questions 📧 em@thedogwhoaskedformore.com This podcast explores life with dogs, dog behavior, dog behavior problems, dog obedience, dog anxiety, reactive dogs, dog reactivity, and dog training. It's for the dog community navigating overwhelm, guilt, burnout, and self-doubt while struggling to keep up with a dog who asks for more. Episodes cover canine nutrition, dog food, dog enrichment, dog body language, dog communication, emotional healing, self-trust, personal growth, and finding real relief in the connection you have with your dog. Whether you're raising a reactive dog, feeling discouraged, or simply trying to better understand your dog and yourself, this podcast helps you create a calmer life together and strengthen the bond that changes both of you. We're now building to take this conversation on the road, bringing honest support directly to dog parents around the world. Some links may be affiliate links. If you choose to purchase, it helps support the podcast and the RV tour.
	When Loving Your Next Dog Makes You Miss the One You Lost All Over Again \| Pet Loss	26 août 2026	00:13:38
She wasn't planning to adopt that day. She saw a photo of a dog with crusty eyes and a cone around her neck, and she just knew. Kailynn had lost her dog Pippa to cancer less than a year earlier, and fostering had already become part of how she was healing. Then she saw Tinsley's shelter photo right around the anniversary of Pippa's passing, and something about it made the decision before she'd even thought it through. What she didn't expect was how much of Pippa she'd keep finding inside this new dog, the same rare disease, the same gentle temperament, even the same outfits fitting perfectly. You'll hear: What it actually looked like to keep fostering while still caring for a dying dog, and why that overlap became part of the healing itself The specific health parallels between Tinsley and Pippa that felt like more than coincidence, and how Kailynn made sense of that The moment a routine health scare with Tinsley brought all the grief from Pippa's final days rushing back, and what that taught her about the difference between loving a dog and replacing one Press play if you've ever looked at a dog's photo and said yes before you understood why. Read Em's Weekly Blog The podcast starts the conversation. The blog takes it deeper. Every week, you'll find expanded insights from the latest episodes, practical takeaways you can use with your own dog, and Monday articles that tackle the everyday questions and challenges dog parents face. 👉https://thedogwhoaskedformore.com/blog 🐾 Help Us Hit the Road We're raising money to take this podcast on the road — an RV, a microphone, and 20 years of experience coming to you. 👉 https://tinyurl.com/fuelthepodcast Shop What Em Uses with Fitz & Toby Enrichment tools, nutrition support, and daily essentials — all in one place. 👉 thedogwhoaskedformore.myshopdot.com Free 15-Minute Clarity Call Feeling stuck or unsure what your dog needs? Book a short call, and we'll talk through what's going on. 👉 https://thedogwhoaskedformore.hbportal.co/schedule/668856198dc476001953809b Questions 📧 em@thedogwhoaskedformore.com This podcast explores life with dogs, dog behavior, dog behavior problems, dog obedience, dog anxiety, reactive dogs, dog reactivity, and dog training. It's for the dog community navigating overwhelm, guilt, burnout, and self-doubt while struggling to keep up with a dog who asks for more. Episodes cover canine nutrition, dog food, dog enrichment, dog body language, dog communication, emotional healing, self-trust, personal growth, and finding real relief in the connection you have with your dog. Whether you're raising a reactive dog, feeling discouraged, or simply trying to better understand your dog and yourself, this podcast helps you create a calmer life together and strengthen the bond that changes both of you. We're now building to take this conversation on the road, bringing honest support directly to dog parents around the world. Some links may be affiliate links. If you choose to purchase, it helps support the podcast and the RV tour.
	What Happens When You Can’t Trust the Person in Your House With Your Dog? \| Life With Dogs	24 août 2026	00:06:27
Your dog has been there for parts of your life you've never said out loud. There's a version of this that looks fine from the outside, the version where you're functioning, managing, holding it together well enough that nobody around you knows what it's actually costing. Underneath that, there's a math you're doing constantly, weighing what's safe, what isn't, what you can and can't carry today. And through all of it, your dog is right there. Not asking you to explain anything. Not needing you to have it together. Just staying close while everything else falls apart around both of you. You'll hear: Why leaving isn't simple when your whole life has quietly become tangled up in something that's no longer safe What happened when this got shared honestly, and why so many people recognized the exact same math in their own lives What it actually feels like on the other side, when your nervous system hasn't caught up to the fact that you're safe now Press play if your dog has been carrying you through something you've never said out loud, and you're ready to let that be named. 🐾 Download the Pet Travel Preparedness Guide Preparedness isn't just for road trips. This free guide includes emergency planning checklists, pet go bag essentials, and trusted resources for keeping your pet safe during life's unexpected moments, including situations where leaving home quickly may become necessary. 👉 https://tinyurl.com/pettravelpreparedness 🐾 Help Us Hit the Road We're raising money to take this podcast on the road. An RV, a microphone, and 20 years of experience coming to you. 👉 https://tinyurl.com/fuelthepodcast Shop What Em Uses with Fitz & Toby Enrichment tools, nutrition support, and the everyday products we actually use, all in one place. 👉 https://thedogwhoaskedformore.myshopdot.com Free 15-Minute Clarity Call Feeling stuck or unsure what your dog needs? Book a short call, and we'll talk through what's going on. 👉 https://thedogwhoaskedformore.hbportal.co/schedule/668856198dc476001953809b Questions 📧 em@thedogwhoaskedformore.com This podcast explores life with dogs, dog behavior, dog behavior problems, dog obedience, dog anxiety, reactive dogs, dog reactivity, and dog training. It's for the dog community navigating overwhelm, guilt, burnout, and self-doubt while struggling to keep up with a dog who asks for more. Episodes cover canine nutrition, dog food, dog enrichment, dog body language, dog communication, emotional healing, self-trust, personal growth, and finding real relief in the connection you have with your dog. Whether you're raising a reactive dog, feeling discouraged, or simply trying to better understand your dog and yourself, this podcast helps you create a calmer life together and strengthen the bond that changes both of you. We're now building to take this conversation on the road, bringing honest support directly to dog parents around the world. Some links may be affiliate links. If you choose to purchase, it helps support the podcast and the RV tour.
	How Old Expectations Can Keep You From Seeing What Your Senior Dog Needs Now \| Dog Training	21 août 2026	00:06:08
Your dog used to make it up the stairs without thinking. Now you watch them do the math first. Somewhere along the way, you started lifting your dog onto the couch and stopped noticing it as new. Their back legs don't always cooperate anymore. They hear you call and something doesn't quite connect the way it used to. And your first instinct, because you've spent years training this dog, is to wonder if you need to go back to basics. But this isn't a training problem. This is a 15-year-old dog's body doing something it didn't used to do, and you rebuilding everything you know around what he actually needs now instead of what he used to be able to do. You'll hear: The moment that changed everything, an accident in the night that had nothing to do with behavior and everything to do with age Why shorter walks, ramps, and same-time medication aren't giving up; they're what keeping a senior dog stable actually looks like The mental shift that matters more than any routine change, measuring your dog against who they are now instead of who they used to be Press play if you've caught yourself doing the math on your own senior dog and needed to hear you're not the only one still figuring this out. Is your dog's food actually working for them? A two-minute check-in for dog parents who are doing their best and still not sure if it's enough. 👉 https://tinyurl.com/dogfoodstress 🐾 Help Us Hit the Road We're raising money to take this podcast on the road — an RV, a microphone, and 20 years of experience coming to you. 👉 https://tinyurl.com/fuelthepodcast Shop What Em Uses with Fitz & Toby Enrichment tools, nutrition support, and daily essentials — all in one place. 👉 thedogwhoaskedformore.myshopdot.com Free 15-Minute Clarity Call Feeling stuck or unsure what your dog needs? Book a short call, and we'll talk through what's going on. 👉 https://thedogwhoaskedformore.hbportal.co/schedule/668856198dc476001953809b Questions 📧 em@thedogwhoaskedformore.com This podcast explores life with dogs, dog behavior, dog behavior problems, dog obedience, dog anxiety, reactive dogs, dog reactivity, and dog training. It's for the dog community navigating overwhelm, guilt, burnout, and self-doubt while struggling to keep up with a dog who asks for more. Episodes cover canine nutrition, dog food, dog enrichment, dog body language, dog communication, emotional healing, self-trust, personal growth, and finding real relief in the connection you have with your dog. Whether you're raising a reactive dog, feeling discouraged, or simply trying to better understand your dog and yourself, this podcast helps you create a calmer life together and strengthen the bond that changes both of you. We're now building to take this conversation on the road, bringing honest support directly to dog parents around the world. Some links may be affiliate links. If you choose to purchase, it helps support the podcast and the RV tour
	Why Being a Good Dog Parent Doesn’t Mean Every Rescue Dog Is Right for You \| Dog Training	19 août 2026	00:25:03
Most people think the hard part of adopting a pet ends when the paperwork is signed. But that's usually when the real work starts, and a lot of the struggles that come after could have been caught with the right conversation before you ever brought the animal home. In this episode, Em talks with Amy Castro from Pet Parent Hotline about what actually happens after adoption: why so many dogs get returned once they hit the "too much energy, not enough training" stage, why kids and pets need more thought than most families give it, and why even experienced pet owners forget how much work a new puppy or kitten really is. You'll hear: Why most returned dogs get given up in the same predictable window, and what actually causes it The questions a good rescue wants you to be asking before you ever apply Why "the kids want a pet" is not the same question as "do we actually want a pet" Press play if you're thinking about adopting, or supporting someone who is, and you want to go in with eyes open. Dog Body Language Quiz Not sure what your dog's behavior is communicating? Take the free quiz and get a resource matched to your results. 👉 https://tinyurl.com/dogbodylanguagequiz 🐾 Help Us Hit the Road We're raising money to take this podcast on the road — an RV, a microphone, and 20 years of experience coming to you. 👉 https://tinyurl.com/fuelthepodcast Shop What Em Uses with Fitz & Toby Enrichment tools, nutrition support, and daily essentials — all in one place. 👉 thedogwhoaskedformore.myshopdot.com Free 15-Minute Clarity Call Feeling stuck or unsure what your dog needs? Book a short call, and we'll talk through what's going on. 👉 https://thedogwhoaskedformore.hbportal.co/schedule/668856198dc476001953809b Questions 📧 em@thedogwhoaskedformore.com This podcast explores life with dogs, dog behavior, dog behavior problems, dog obedience, dog anxiety, reactive dogs, dog reactivity, and dog training. It's for the dog community navigating overwhelm, guilt, burnout, and self-doubt while struggling to keep up with a dog who asks for more. Episodes cover canine nutrition, dog food, dog enrichment, dog body language, dog communication, emotional healing, self-trust, personal growth, and finding real relief in the connection you have with your dog. Whether you're raising a reactive dog, feeling discouraged, or simply trying to better understand your dog and yourself, this podcast helps you create a calmer life together and strengthen the bond that changes both of you. We're now building to take this conversation on the road, bringing honest support directly to dog parents around the world. Some links may be affiliate links. If you choose to purchase, it helps support the podcast and the RV tour.
	What Changes When Your Dog Makes the Life You Planned Impossible \| Dog Training	17 août 2026	00:06:53
There's a version of reactive dog life people talk about: the walks that don't go well, the places you stop going. And then there's the version nobody talks about, the one where it starts costing you at work, your income, your ability to say yes to things you need to say yes to. In this episode, Em shares what it actually looked like when Fitz washed out of service dog training and her life was falling apart in other directions at the same time: a relationship she couldn't trust, doors left open overnight, a dog she couldn't safely leave with anyone. She turned down work she couldn't afford to lose because there was no other option, and she talks about what it took to stop trying to get back to the plan and start building something else entirely. You'll hear: Why training alone can't fix a fundamentally unsafe situation at home The real, rarely-discussed financial cost of living with a reactive dog What it looked like to rebuild a life and a career around the dog actually in front of her Press play if your dog's needs have quietly reshaped parts of your life you don't usually talk about. 🐾 Help Us Hit the Road We're raising money to take this podcast on the road — an RV, a microphone, and 20 years of experience coming to you. 👉 https://tinyurl.com/fuelthepodcast Shop What Em Uses with Fitz & Toby Enrichment tools, nutrition support, and daily essentials — all in one place. 👉 thedogwhoaskedformore.myshopdot.com Dog Body Language Quiz Not sure what your dog's behavior is communicating? Take the free quiz and get a resource matched to your results. 👉 https://tinyurl.com/dogbodylanguagequiz Free 15-Minute Clarity Call Feeling stuck or unsure what your dog needs? Book a short call, and we'll talk through what's going on. 👉 https://thedogwhoaskedformore.hbportal.co/schedule/668856198dc476001953809b Questions 📧 em@thedogwhoaskedformore.com This podcast explores life with dogs, dog behavior, dog behavior problems, dog obedience, dog anxiety, reactive dogs, dog reactivity, and dog training. It's for the dog community navigating overwhelm, guilt, burnout, and self-doubt while struggling to keep up with a dog who asks for more. Episodes cover canine nutrition, dog food, dog enrichment, dog body language, dog communication, emotional healing, self-trust, personal growth, and finding real relief in the connection you have with your dog. Whether you're raising a reactive dog, feeling discouraged, or simply trying to better understand your dog and yourself, this podcast helps you create a calmer life together and strengthen the bond that changes both of you. We're now building to take this conversation on the road, bringing honest support directly to dog parents around the world. Some links may be affiliate links. If you choose to purchase, it helps support the podcast and the RV tour.
	What Your Dog Needs Before the Training Can Actually Work \| Dog Training	14 août 2026	00:06:13
You've watched the videos, read the posts, followed the steps exactly, and then it falls apart. Your dog can't focus, or gets it three times and forgets everything on the fourth, or shuts down completely. You start running through the checklist in your head. Is the treat not good enough? Did I move too fast? And underneath all of it, the question you don't say out loud: what if I'm the problem? In this episode, Em shares what she eventually figured out with Fitz: the method wasn't the issue, the conditions were. He needed to play first, then something mental, before training could actually land. She gets into why most training advice skips this part entirely, and what it actually looks like to meet your dog where they actually are instead of where the steps say they should be. You'll hear: Why the same training method can work one day and completely fall apart the next What it actually means for a dog to not be ready to learn yet How changing the order of activities, not the method itself, can change everything Press play if you've ever wondered whether you're the problem, and you're ready to find out it's not that simple. 🐾 Help Us Hit the Road We're raising money to take this podcast on the road — an RV, a microphone, and 20 years of experience coming to you. 👉 https://tinyurl.com/fuelthepodcast Shop What Em Uses with Fitz & Toby Enrichment tools, nutrition support, and daily essentials — all in one place. 👉 thedogwhoaskedformore.myshopdot.com Dog Body Language Quiz Not sure what your dog's behavior is communicating? Take the free quiz and get a resource matched to your results. 👉 https://tinyurl.com/dogbodylanguagequiz Free 15-Minute Clarity Call Feeling stuck or unsure what your dog needs? Book a short call, and we'll talk through what's going on. 👉 https://thedogwhoaskedformore.hbportal.co/schedule/668856198dc476001953809b Questions 📧 em@thedogwhoaskedformore.com This podcast explores life with dogs, dog behavior, dog behavior problems, dog obedience, dog anxiety, reactive dogs, dog reactivity, and dog training. It's for the dog community navigating overwhelm, guilt, burnout, and self-doubt while struggling to keep up with a dog who asks for more. Episodes cover canine nutrition, dog food, dog enrichment, dog body language, dog communication, emotional healing, self-trust, personal growth, and finding real relief in the connection you have with your dog. Whether you're raising a reactive dog, feeling discouraged, or simply trying to better understand your dog and yourself, this podcast helps you create a calmer life together and strengthen the bond that changes both of you. We're now building to take this conversation on the road, bringing honest support directly to dog parents around the world. Some links may be affiliate links. If you choose to purchase, it helps support the podcast and the RV tour.
	Why Following Your Dog’s Prescription Exactly May Not Be Enough \| Dog Health	12 août 2026	00:13:37
She survived a $20,000 heart surgery most vets had never even heard of. Four days later, a pharmacy mistake took her anyway. Krasi and her husband did everything right. They researched, they saved, they flew across the world for a surgery only available in three places. It worked. Daisy came home. Then a routine arrhythmia medication came back from the pharmacy with the wrong dose, ten times what it should have been, and there was no way to know just by looking at the bottle. By the time anyone realized, it was already too late. You'll hear: What actually happened in the four days between picking up the prescription and losing Daisy, and how a mix-up like this slips past people who are doing everything right Why the guilt of not double-checking a pharmacist's work doesn't hold up once you understand how much trust that system asks of every pet parent, and every parent What Daisy's Law is actually trying to change, and why the same mistake that took Daisy could legally happen again with almost no consequence Press play if you've ever trusted a professional completely, and are ready to hear what happens when that trust gets broken. Learn More: Daisy's Story: https://daisyslegacy.org/about/daisys-story/ Learn about Daisy's Law: https://daisyslegacy.org/daisys-law/ Sign the Daisy's Law Petition: https://www.change.org/p/enact-daisy-s-law-companion-animal-family-member-act Contact Daisy's Legacy: info@daisyslegacy.org 🐾 Help Us Hit the Road We're raising money to take this podcast on the road — an RV, a microphone, and 20 years of experience coming to you. 👉 https://tinyurl.com/fuelthepodcast Shop What Em Uses with Fitz & Toby Enrichment tools, nutrition support, and daily essentials — all in one place. 👉 thedogwhoaskedformore.myshopdot.com Free 15-Minute Clarity Call Feeling stuck or unsure what your dog needs? Book a short call, and we'll talk through what's going on. 👉 https://thedogwhoaskedformore.hbportal.co/schedule/668856198dc476001953809b Questions 📧 em@thedogwhoaskedformore.com This podcast explores life with dogs, dog behavior, dog behavior problems, dog obedience, dog anxiety, reactive dogs, dog reactivity, and dog training. It's for the dog community navigating overwhelm, guilt, burnout, and self-doubt while struggling to keep up with a dog who asks for more. Episodes cover canine nutrition, dog food, dog enrichment, dog body language, dog communication, emotional healing, self-trust, personal growth, and finding real relief in the connection you have with your dog. Whether you're raising a reactive dog, feeling discouraged, or simply trying to better understand your dog and yourself, this podcast helps you create a calmer life together and strengthen the bond that changes both of you. We're now building to take this conversation on the road, bringing honest support directly to dog parents around the world. Some links may be affiliate links. If you choose to purchase, it helps support the podcast and the RV tour.
	How Trying to Wear Your Dog Out Can Keep Them Wired \| Dog Enrichment	10 août 2026	00:05:27
You've thrown the ball until your arm gave out, run more miles, extended the walks, done everything that's supposed to work. And your dog still can't settle, still paces, still follows you from room to room like something's about to happen. The exhausting part is that you're doing everything right on paper. In this episode, Em shares what she didn't understand for a long time with Fitz: that fetch and running spike adrenaline in a way that takes hours to come back down from, so instead of tiring him out, she was actually revving him up. She gets into what it actually looks like when a dog's needs are met instead of just occupied, and why tired and settled are two completely different things. You'll hear: Why high-intensity exercise like fetch can make restlessness worse, not better The real difference between a dog who's occupied and a dog whose needs are met What it actually looks like when a dog starts to settle for real Press play if you've been doing everything you know to do and your dog still can't land. Free Enrichment Guide Simple, low-pressure enrichment ideas to help your dog feel calmer and more fulfilled. 👉 https://tinyurl.com/livingwiththedoginfrontofyou Help Us Hit the Road We're raising money to take this podcast on the road — an RV, a microphone, and 20 years of experience coming to you. 👉 https://tinyurl.com/fuelthepodcast Shop What Em Uses with Fitz & Toby Enrichment tools, nutrition support, and daily essentials — all in one place. 👉 thedogwhoaskedformore.myshopdot.com Free 15-Minute Clarity Call Feeling stuck or unsure what your dog needs? Book a short call, and we'll talk through what's going on. 👉 https://thedogwhoaskedformore.hbportal.co/schedule/668856198dc476001953809b Questions 📧 em@thedogwhoaskedformore.com This podcast explores life with dogs, dog behavior, dog behavior problems, dog obedience, dog anxiety, reactive dogs, dog reactivity, and dog training. It's for the dog community navigating overwhelm, guilt, burnout, and self-doubt while struggling to keep up with a dog who asks for more. Episodes cover canine nutrition, dog food, dog enrichment, dog body language, dog communication, emotional healing, self-trust, personal growth, and finding real relief in the connection you have with your dog. Whether you're raising a reactive dog, feeling discouraged, or simply trying to better understand your dog and yourself, this podcast helps you create a calmer life together and strengthen the bond that changes both of you. We're now building to take this conversation on the road, bringing honest support directly to dog parents around the world. Some links may be affiliate links. If you choose to purchase, it helps support the podcast and the RV tour.
	Why Doing Less With Your Dog Can Still Be Enough \| Life with Dogs	07 août 2026	00:05:44
You have nothing left today, and your dog doesn't know that. They don't know about the exhaustion that sleep doesn't fix, or the kind of day where just being a person already cost everything. They just know you're there, and they still want the same thing they always want, the ball, the walk, the attention. And that's when the guilt shows up, the quiet math of did they get enough today, was that enough, is this enough, on a day you could barely get through yourself. But the answer isn't in doing more. It's in noticing that something is different from nothing, even when that something takes five minutes. You'll hear: Why the exact same request from your dog feels completely different on a hard day versus a good one, even though nothing about the dog has changed What actually shifted once low-effort enrichment replaced trying to give the good day version of things on hard days The specific five-minute, low-energy activities that count just as much as an hour, and why your dog can't tell the difference between something and nothing, but they're not judging you either way Press play if you've ever wondered whether the bare minimum was enough for your dog today. Free Enrichment Guide Simple, low-pressure enrichment ideas to help your dog feel calmer and more fulfilled. 👉 https://tinyurl.com/livingwiththedoginfrontofyou Enrichment Playlist https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgZxYcVGMljn8blc0b8GmrYdUbbx7nhnF&si=IMrK6aP6W7tspmhO 🐾 Help Us Hit the Road We're raising money to take this podcast on the road — an RV, a microphone, and 20 years of experience coming to you. 👉 https://tinyurl.com/fuelthepodcast Shop What Em Uses with Fitz & Toby Enrichment tools, nutrition support, and daily essentials — all in one place. 👉 thedogwhoaskedformore.myshopdot.com Free 15-Minute Clarity Call Feeling stuck or unsure what your dog needs? Book a short call, and we'll talk through what's going on. 👉 https://thedogwhoaskedformore.hbportal.co/schedule/668856198dc476001953809b Questions 📧 em@thedogwhoaskedformore.com This podcast explores life with dogs, dog behavior, dog behavior problems, dog obedience, dog anxiety, reactive dogs, dog reactivity, and dog training. It's for the dog community navigating overwhelm, guilt, burnout, and self-doubt while struggling to keep up with a dog who asks for more. Episodes cover canine nutrition, dog food, dog enrichment, dog body language, dog communication, emotional healing, self-trust, personal growth, and finding real relief in the connection you have with your dog. Whether you're raising a reactive dog, feeling discouraged, or simply trying to better understand your dog and yourself, this podcast helps you create a calmer life together and strengthen the bond that changes both of you. We're now building to take this conversation on the road, bringing honest support directly to dog parents around the world. Some links may be affiliate links. If you choose to purchase, it helps support the podcast and the RV tour.
	Why Knowing Your Dog Is Fine Doesn’t Always Help You Stop Worrying \| Dog Gear	05 août 2026	00:07:13
There's a version of leaving your dog you've gotten used to, the sounds, the routine, the timing you can predict without thinking. Then you travel somewhere new, and none of that applies anymore. New space, new sounds, a kennel in a corner you've never seen before, and suddenly you're spending the whole trip only half wherever you actually are. Checking the time. Rushing back early. Doing the math on how long you've been gone instead of looking at the view in front of you. You'll hear: Why knowing your dog is fine and actually seeing that they're fine are two completely different feelings, and why only one of them lets you relax What changed on a specific trip once there was a way to actually watch what was happening instead of just hoping the setup was right Why checking in one more time, even after you already know everything is okay, isn't a flaw, it's just what it feels like to care about something you can't be with right now Press play if you've ever spent a trip half present because part of you never actually left your dog at home. Check In On Your Dog From Anywhere Whether you're running errands, traveling, or at work, Waggle lets you check in with your dog in real time with live video, motion alerts, and remote camera controls, giving you peace of mind when you can't be there. Use code EB65 to save up to 65%. 👉 https://tinyurl.com/wagglepets 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waggletv/ Help Us Hit the Road We're raising money to take this podcast on the road. An RV, a microphone, and 20 years of experience coming to you. 👉 https://tinyurl.com/fuelthepodcast Shop What Em Uses with Fitz & Toby Enrichment tools, nutrition support, and the everyday products we actually use, all in one place. 👉 https://thedogwhoaskedformore.myshopdot.com Free 15-Minute Clarity Call Feeling stuck or unsure what your dog needs? Book a short call, and we'll talk through what's going on. 👉 https://thedogwhoaskedformore.hbportal.co/schedule/668856198dc476001953809b Questions 📧 em@thedogwhoaskedformore.com This podcast explores life with dogs, dog behavior, dog behavior problems, dog obedience, dog anxiety, reactive dogs, dog reactivity, and dog training. It's for the dog community navigating overwhelm, guilt, burnout, and self-doubt while struggling to keep up with a dog who asks for more. Episodes cover canine nutrition, dog food, dog enrichment, dog body language, dog communication, emotional healing, self-trust, personal growth, and finding real relief in the connection you have with your dog. Whether you're raising a reactive dog, feeling discouraged, or simply trying to better understand your dog and yourself, this podcast helps you create a calmer life together and strengthen the bond that changes both of you. We're now building to take this conversation on the road, bringing honest support directly to dog parents around the world. Some links may be affiliate links. If you choose to purchase, it helps support the podcast and the RV tour.
	What It Means When Your Dog Is the Reason You Keep Going \| Life With Dogs	03 août 2026	00:07:32
Your dog knew how bad it really was before anyone else did. There are seasons when everything falls apart at once. In this deeply personal episode, Em shares what it was like surviving an abusive relationship during the pandemic, then getting hit with the Iowa derecho on top of it, and how Toby and Fitz became the one steady thing in a year when nothing else was. You'll hear: What it actually looks like when a dog's routine is the only reason you get out of bed Why leaning on your dog during the hardest seasons isn't something to be embarrassed about How caring for two dogs gave Em a reason to stay in it long enough for things to change Press play if you've ever needed your dog more than you were willing to admit out loud. You don't owe anyone an explanation for how deep that bond runs. Read Em's Weekly Journal The podcast is where we talk about dogs. Substack is where I write about the person they change us into. Every week, you'll get a personal essay about life with dogs, healing, rebuilding, and the quiet ways they shape who we become. 👉 https://substack.com/@thedogwhoaskedformore Help Us Hit the Road We're raising money to take this podcast on the road — an RV, a microphone, and 20 years of experience coming to you. 👉 https://tinyurl.com/fuelthepodcast Shop What Em Uses with Fitz & Toby Enrichment tools, nutrition support, and daily essentials — all in one place. 👉 thedogwhoaskedformore.myshopdot.com Free 15-Minute Clarity Call Feeling stuck or unsure what your dog needs? Book a short call, and we'll talk through what's going on. 👉 https://thedogwhoaskedformore.hbportal.co/schedule/668856198dc476001953809b Questions 📧 em@thedogwhoaskedformore.com This podcast explores life with dogs, dog behavior, dog behavior problems, dog obedience, dog anxiety, reactive dogs, dog reactivity, and dog training. It's for the dog community navigating overwhelm, guilt, burnout, and self-doubt while struggling to keep up with a dog who asks for more. Episodes cover canine nutrition, dog food, dog enrichment, dog body language, dog communication, emotional healing, self-trust, personal growth, and finding real relief in the connection you have with your dog. Whether you're raising a reactive dog, feeling discouraged, or simply trying to better understand your dog and yourself, this podcast helps you create a calmer life together and strengthen the bond that changes both of you. We're now building to take this conversation on the road, bringing honest support directly to dog parents around the world. Some links may be affiliate links. If you choose to purchase, it helps support the podcast and the RV tour.
	What Years of Uneventful Car Rides Can Make You Miss About Your Dog’s Safety \| Dog Gear	31 juil. 2026	00:09:10
Have you ever driven with your dog loose in the car and quietly wondered what would happen if you had to slam on the brakes? For years, Em thought her dogs were safe simply because they rode quietly in the back seat. It wasn't until she started traveling with Fitz, who struggled to settle on long car rides, that she realized comfort and safety aren't the same thing. In this episode, she shares how one road trip changed the way she thinks about dog travel, what she learned during her visit to the Ruffland factory, and why intentional car safety can give both dog and driver more peace of mind. You'll hear: Why dog car safety matters even if your dog has always been a calm traveler How crate training can help an anxious dog settle more comfortably on long trips What to actually look for in a travel crate that keeps a dog safer on the road Press play if you've been putting off changing your dog's travel setup because nothing bad has happened yet, and you want to understand why preparing before an emergency is one of the kindest decisions you can make. 🚗 Start Planning for Safer Travel Thinking about traveling with your dog this fall? Sign up for Ruffland's newsletter to be the first to hear about limited colors, new product releases, and seasonal sales. 👉 https://www.rufflandkennels.com/ 🐶 See My Complete Travel Setup Want to see exactly what I'm using with Fitz and Toby? Here's my current Ruffland setup and the gear I trust on the road. 👉 🐾 Help Us Hit the Road We're raising money to take this podcast on the road — an RV, a microphone, and 20 years of experience coming to you. 👉 https://tinyurl.com/fuelthepodcast Shop What Em Uses with Fitz & Toby Enrichment tools, nutrition support, and daily essentials — all in one place. 👉 thedogwhoaskedformore.myshopdot.com Free 15-Minute Clarity Call Feeling stuck or unsure what your dog needs? Book a short call, and we'll talk through what's going on. 👉 https://thedogwhoaskedformore.hbportal.co/schedule/668856198dc476001953809b Questions 📧 em@thedogwhoaskedformore.com This podcast explores life with dogs, dog behavior, dog behavior problems, dog obedience, dog anxiety, reactive dogs, dog reactivity, and dog training. It's for the dog community navigating overwhelm, guilt, burnout, and self-doubt while struggling to keep up with a dog who asks for more. Episodes cover canine nutrition, dog food, dog enrichment, dog body language, dog communication, emotional healing, self-trust, personal growth, and finding real relief in the connection you have with your dog. Whether you're raising a reactive dog, feeling discouraged, or simply trying to better understand your dog and yourself, this podcast helps you create a calmer life together and strengthen the bond that changes both of you. We're now building to take this conversation on the road, bringing honest support directly to dog parents around the world. Some links may be affiliate links. If you choose to purchase, it helps support the podcast and the RV tour.
	Why Two Dog Supplements With the Same Ingredients Can Be Completely Different \| Dog Nutrition	29 juil. 2026	00:29:34
Have you ever looked at a shelf full of dog supplements and wondered which ones actually work? With so many powders, capsules, oils, and tinctures on the market, it's easy to assume that adding more means giving your dog better support. But what if the real question isn't which supplement to buy, but whether your dog's body can actually use it? Em sits down with canine wellness expert Angela Ardolino to talk about bioavailability, ingredient quality, and why two products that look almost identical on the label can have very different effects. You'll hear: How to evaluate a supplement beyond the marketing and understand what actually makes one product different from another Why ingredient quality, bioavailability, and the ingredients hiding in the "inactive" list matter as much as the active ingredient itself Why simplifying your dog's nutrition may do more than constantly adding something new Press play if you've ever felt overwhelmed by conflicting advice about dog nutrition and wondered whether what you're already giving your dog is actually helping. 🐾 Help Us Hit the Road We're raising money to take this podcast on the road — an RV, a microphone, and 20 years of experience coming to you. 👉https://tinyurl.com/fuelthepodcast Is your dog's food actually working for them? https://thedogwhoaskedformore.hbportal.co/public/69e576ae9fe7a5002b512596 Get Angela's Guide: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jMkD7G_RobmvuHLsTV_LA1KAUG5YACho/view Learn More about Angela: https://angelaardolino.com/ This podcast explores life with dogs, dog behavior, dog behavior problems, dog obedience, dog anxiety, reactive dogs, dog reactivity, and dog training. It's for the dog community navigating overwhelm, guilt, burnout, and self-doubt while struggling to keep up with a dog who asks for more. Episodes cover canine nutrition, dog food, dog enrichment, dog body language, dog communication, emotional healing, self-trust, personal growth, and finding real relief in the connection you have with your dog. Whether you're raising a reactive dog, feeling discouraged, or simply trying to better understand your dog and yourself, this podcast helps you create a calmer life together and strengthen the bond that changes both of you. We're now building to take this conversation on the road, bringing honest support directly to dog parents around the world. Some links may be affiliate links. If you choose to purchase, it helps support the podcast and the RV tour.
	What Your Dog Was Saying Before Their Reaction Became Impossible to Miss \| Dog Body Language	27 juil. 2026	00:07:06
Did your dog's reaction feel like it came out of nowhere? After a bite, a fight, or another frightening incident, it's easy to replay every moment and wonder what you missed. The guilt, the questions, and the belief that you should have seen it coming can stay with you for years. In this episode, I share the deeply personal story of my dog Izzy, the decision that changed my life, and the lesson that has shaped how I understand dog behavior ever since. In this episode, you'll learn: Why many dogs communicate through dog body language long before aggressive dog behavior occurs. How learning to recognize subtle stress signals can help you respond earlier and better understand what your dog is experiencing. Why looking back with today's knowledge doesn't mean you failed your dog, and how that understanding can help you move forward with compassion. If you've been carrying guilt after a difficult experience with your dog or wondering whether you missed the signs, this episode offers an honest conversation about grief, learning, and the language our dogs have been speaking all along. Understanding your dog's communication cannot change the past, but it can change what comes next. 🐾 Help Us Hit the Road We're raising money to take this podcast on the road — an RV, a microphone, and 20 years of experience coming to you. 👉https://tinyurl.com/fuelthepodcast Shop What Em Uses with Fitz & Toby Enrichment tools, nutrition support, and daily essentials — all in one place. 👉 thedogwhoaskedformore.myshopdot.com Dog Body Language Quiz Not sure what your dog's behavior is communicating? Take the free quiz and get a resource matched to your results. 👉 https://tinyurl.com/dogbodylanguagequiz Free 15-Minute Clarity Call Feeling stuck or unsure what your dog needs? Book a short call, and we'll talk through what's going on. 👉 https://tinyurl.com/tdwafmbooknow 📧 em@thedogwhoaskedformore.com This podcast explores life with dogs, dog behavior, dog behavior problems, dog obedience, dog anxiety, reactive dogs, dog reactivity, and dog training. It's for the dog community navigating overwhelm, guilt, burnout, and self-doubt while struggling to keep up with a dog who asks for more. Episodes cover canine nutrition, dog food, dog enrichment, dog body language, dog communication, emotional healing, self-trust, personal growth, and finding real relief in the connection you have with your dog. Whether you're raising a reactive dog, feeling discouraged, or simply trying to better understand your dog and yourself, this podcast helps you create a calmer life together and strengthen the bond that changes both of you. We're now building to take this conversation on the road, bringing honest support directly to dog parents around the world. Some links may be affiliate links. If you choose to purchase, it helps support the podcast and the RV tour.
	Why Your Dog’s Training Stops Working When You Need It Most \| Dog Training	24 juil. 2026	00:07:47
Have you ever watched your dog perform perfectly in one place, then completely fall apart somewhere else? If you have a reactive dog, you've probably felt the frustration of training that works one day and fails the next. But what if the problem isn't the training at all? In this episode, Em talks through what actually happens to a dog's ability to learn once they're pushed past what they can handle, why that changes everything they're capable of in the moment, and why so many behavior challenges seem to come out of nowhere when they rarely do. You'll hear: How to recognize the early body language signals that your dog is becoming overwhelmed before a reaction happens Why your reactive dog may be unable to respond to cues, food, or training once they're past their limit How changing the environment, not the training method, creates faster, more sustainable progress Press play if you've ever wondered why your dog can succeed in one environment and completely struggle in another. Dog Body Language Library Not sure what your dog's behavior is communicating? Check out the free video library and submit your own videos to help other pet parents! 👉https://thedogwhoaskedformore.com/dog-body-language Help Us Hit the Road We're raising money to take this podcast on the road — an RV, a microphone, and 20 years of experience coming to you. 👉 https://tinyurl.com/fuelthepodcast Shop What Em Uses with Fitz & Toby Enrichment tools, nutrition support, and daily essentials — all in one place. 👉 thedogwhoaskedformore.myshopdot.com Free 15-Minute Clarity Call Feeling stuck or unsure what your dog needs? Book a short call, and we'll talk through what's going on. 👉 https://thedogwhoaskedformore.hbportal.co/schedule/668856198dc476001953809b Questions 📧 em@thedogwhoaskedformore.com This podcast explores life with dogs, dog behavior, dog behavior problems, dog obedience, dog anxiety, reactive dogs, dog reactivity, and dog training. It's for the dog community navigating overwhelm, guilt, burnout, and self-doubt while struggling to keep up with a dog who asks for more. Episodes cover canine nutrition, dog food, dog enrichment, dog body language, dog communication, emotional healing, self-trust, personal growth, and finding real relief in the connection you have with your dog. Whether you're raising a reactive dog, feeling discouraged, or simply trying to better understand your dog and yourself, this podcast helps you create a calmer life together and strengthen the bond that changes both of you. We're now building to take this conversation on the road, bringing honest support directly to dog parents around the world. Some links may be affiliate links. If you choose to purchase, it helps support the podcast and the RV tour.
	Why Leaving Your Dog Behind Never Feels Like a Break \| Dog Gear	22 juil. 2026	00:17:32
A dog trainer left his dog in a sprinter van with the AC running while he taught a seminar nearby. Within minutes of the AC failing, the van hit 100 degrees. He only knew because his phone started buzzing. In this episode, Em talks with Kaile from Waggle about the mental load of leaving a dog behind, whether that's at home, in the car, or in an RV, and how real-time monitoring changes what "checking on your dog" actually looks like. They get into Kaile's own story fostering Maya, a death-row shelter dog with real trauma, and what it took to trust that crate training her was the right call and not a failure. You'll hear: A real story of a temperature alert catching a dangerous situation in time to act How monitoring tools can double as training tools, not just safety nets Why leaving your dog safely at home isn't something to feel guilty about Press play if you've ever rushed home early from a trip just to make sure your dog was okay. Code EB65 gets you up to 65% off Waggle's pet monitoring tech. 🐾 Help Us Hit the Road We're raising money to take this podcast on the road. An RV, a microphone, and 20 years of experience coming to you. 👉 https://tinyurl.com/fuelthepodcast Shop What Em Uses with Fitz & Toby Enrichment tools, nutrition support, and the everyday products we actually use, all in one place. 👉 https://thedogwhoaskedformore.myshopdot.com 📹 Check In On Your Dog From Anywhere Whether you're running errands, traveling, or at work, Waggle lets you check in with your dog in real time with live video, motion alerts, and remote camera controls, giving you peace of mind when you can't be there. Use code EB65 to save up to 65%. 👉 https://tinyurl.com/wagglepets 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waggletv/ Free 15-Minute Clarity Call Feeling stuck or unsure what your dog needs? Book a short call, and we'll talk through what's going on. 👉 https://thedogwhoaskedformore.hbportal.co/schedule/668856198dc476001953809b Questions 📧 em@thedogwhoaskedformore.com This podcast explores life with dogs, dog behavior, dog behavior problems, dog obedience, dog anxiety, reactive dogs, dog reactivity, and dog training. It's for the dog community navigating overwhelm, guilt, burnout, and self-doubt while struggling to keep up with a dog who asks for more. Episodes cover canine nutrition, dog food, dog enrichment, dog body language, dog communication, emotional healing, self-trust, personal growth, and finding real relief in the connection you have with your dog. Whether you're raising a reactive dog, feeling discouraged, or simply trying to better understand your dog and yourself, this podcast helps you create a calmer life together and strengthen the bond that changes both of you. We're now building to take this conversation on the road, bringing honest support directly to dog parents around the world. Some links may be affiliate links. If you choose to purchase, it helps support the podcast and the RV tour.
	What If You Accidentally Taught Your Dog the Behavior You’re Trying to Stop? \| Dog Training	20 juil. 2026	00:06:26
Have you ever had one bad day with your dog and immediately wondered if you've ruined everything? If you live with a reactive dog, you know how easy it is to turn a difficult walk, a setback, or a frustrating behavior into a story about who your dog is—or what you're doing wrong. In this episode, we explore why those stories feel so convincing, how they shape your dog training decisions, and what may actually be happening beneath the surface. You'll hear a personal story about a behavior that seemed like a breed trait but turned out to be something unintentionally taught, along with the powerful lesson that came from having someone else look at the situation with fresh eyes. By listening, you'll discover: Why one difficult day with your reactive dog is data—not proof that your dog training is failing. How the stories you tell yourself can keep you stuck and strain your relationship with my dog. A simple way to step back, gather better information, and identify what's really driving challenging behavior. If you're exhausted from second-guessing yourself and wondering whether your dog is getting worse, this episode will help you see setbacks through a clearer, more compassionate lens. Listen now and learn how to separate the facts from the story. Free Enrichment Guide Simple, low-pressure enrichment ideas to help your dog feel calmer and more fulfilled. 👉 https://tinyurl.com/livingwiththedoginfrontofyou Help Us Hit the Road We're raising money to take this podcast on the road — an RV, a microphone, and 20 years of experience coming to you. 👉 https://tinyurl.com/fuelthepodcast Shop What Em Uses with Fitz & Toby Enrichment tools, nutrition support, and daily essentials — all in one place. 👉 thedogwhoaskedformore.myshopdot.com Free 15-Minute Clarity Call Feeling stuck or unsure what your dog needs? Book a short call, and we'll talk through what's going on. 👉 https://thedogwhoaskedformore.hbportal.co/schedule/668856198dc476001953809b Questions 📧 em@thedogwhoaskedformore.com This podcast explores life with dogs, dog behavior, dog behavior problems, dog obedience, dog anxiety, reactive dogs, dog reactivity, and dog training. It's for the dog community navigating overwhelm, guilt, burnout, and self-doubt while struggling to keep up with a dog who asks for more. Episodes cover canine nutrition, dog food, dog enrichment, dog body language, dog communication, emotional healing, self-trust, personal growth, and finding real relief in the connection you have with your dog. Whether you're raising a reactive dog, feeling discouraged, or simply trying to better understand your dog and yourself, this podcast helps you create a calmer life together and strengthen the bond that changes both of you. We're now building to take this conversation on the road, bringing honest support directly to dog parents around the world. Some links may be affiliate links. If you choose to purchase, it helps support the podcast and the RV tour
	Why Pushing Your Dog's Progress Could Be Backfiring \| Dog Training	17 juil. 2026	00:07:16
What if the thing that feels like giving up on your dog is actually the thing they need most? If you're living with a reactive dog, anxious dog, or a dog who seems constantly overwhelmed, you've probably been told to keep pushing forward. More training. More exposure. More practice. More consistency. But what if progress isn't about doing more? In this episode of The Dog Who Asked for More, Em shares the reality of living with Fitz and Toby, the management strategies that became essential from day one, and the powerful lesson that changed everything: sometimes healing happens when we stop pushing and start listening. Together, we'll explore why nervous system regulation matters, how chronic stress impacts learning, and why management isn't a sign of failure—it's often the foundation that makes real progress possible. After listening, you'll learn: Why reactive dogs often need recovery time before training can be effective. How management supports nervous system healing and creates the conditions for lasting behavior change. Why shorter walks, fewer outings, and more intentional choices may actually help your dog make progress faster. Press play to discover why pulling back isn't falling behind—and how giving your dog the space to recover may be the key to helping them move forward. 🐾 Help Us Hit the Road We're raising money to take this podcast on the road — an RV, a microphone, and 20 years of experience coming to you. 👉https://tinyurl.com/fuelthepodcast Shop What Em Uses with Fitz & Toby Enrichment tools, nutrition support, and daily essentials — all in one place. 👉 thedogwhoaskedformore.myshopdot.com Free Enrichment Guide Simple, low-pressure enrichment ideas to help your dog feel calmer and more fulfilled. 👉 https://tinyurl.com/livingwiththedoginfrontofyou Free 15-Minute Clarity Call Feeling stuck? We'll talk through what's going on and find the next step together. 👉 https://tinyurl.com/tdwafmbooknow 📧 em@thedogwhoaskedformore.com This podcast explores life with dogs — including dog behavior, dog anxiety, reactive dogs, dog reactivity, dog training, and the relationship with your dog. It's for dog parents navigating overwhelm, chronic stress, burnout recovery, and the challenges of life with a dog who asks for more. Episodes cover dog nutrition, canine nutrition, pet nutrition, dog food, dog enrichment, dog body language, dog communication, emotional healing, healing with dogs, self-trust, personal growth, and building a deeper connection with your dog. Whether you're raising a reactive dog, feeling discouraged, or simply trying to better understand your dog and yourself, this podcast helps you create a calmer life together and strengthen the bond that changes both of you. We're now taking this conversation on the road, bringing honest support directly to dog parents across the country. Some links may be affiliate links. If you choose to purchase, it helps support the podcast and the RV tour.
	Why the Perfect Dog on Paper Can Be Completely Wrong for Your Life \| Dog Training	15 juil. 2026	00:25:03
Did you choose your dog based on your real life—or the life you hoped you would have? When most people start looking for a dog, they focus on breeds, photos, energy levels, and what life might look like once that dog comes home. But what happens when the reality doesn't match the dream? In this episode, I sit down with Julie Swan of the Honest Dog Breeder Podcast to talk about ethical breeding, rescue dogs, dog behavior, and the often-overlooked role that lifestyle fit plays in long-term success. You'll learn: Why finding the right dog matters more than finding the "best" dog. The green flags and red flags to watch for when choosing a breeder or puppy. How lifestyle mismatches can create dog training challenges that have nothing to do with having a "bad" dog. Whether you're considering a puppy, thinking about adding another dog to your family, or trying to better understand the dog already in front of you, this episode will help you see the difference between a dog problem and a fit problem—and why that distinction changes everything. Listen now and discover what makes a successful relationship with my dog last for years. Download Julie's guide on How to Find the Right Breeder 👉 https://tinyurl.com/howtofindtherightbreeder 🐾 Help Us Hit the Road We're raising money to take this podcast on the road — an RV, a microphone, and 20 years of experience coming to you. 👉https://tinyurl.com/fuelthepodcast Shop What Em Uses with Fitz & Toby Enrichment tools, nutrition support, and daily essentials — all in one place. 👉 thedogwhoaskedformore.myshopdot.com Dog Body Language Quiz Not sure what your dog's behavior is communicating? Take the free quiz and get a resource matched to your results. 👉 https://tinyurl.com/dogbodylanguagequiz Free 15-Minute Clarity Call Feeling stuck or unsure what your dog needs? Book a short call, and we'll talk through what's going on. 👉 https://tinyurl.com/tdwafmbooknow 📧 em@thedogwhoaskedformore.com This podcast explores life with dogs, dog behavior, dog behavior problems, dog obedience, dog anxiety, reactive dogs, dog reactivity, and dog training. It's for the dog community navigating overwhelm, guilt, burnout, and self-doubt while struggling to keep up with a dog who asks for more. Episodes cover canine nutrition, dog food, dog enrichment, dog body language, dog communication, emotional healing, self-trust, personal growth, and finding real relief in the connection you have with your dog. Whether you're raising a reactive dog, feeling discouraged, or simply trying to better understand your dog and yourself, this podcast helps you create a calmer life together and strengthen the bond that changes both of you. We're now building to take this conversation on the road, bringing honest support directly to dog parents around the world. Some links may be affiliate links. If you choose to purchase, it helps support the podcast and the RV tour.

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