The Dog Who Asked for More: Real Life Conversations on Behavior, Training, Enrichment & Nutrition

Does your dog feel on edge all the time—pacing, barking, unable to settle—while you’re left wondering what else you can try?Living with an anxious dog can quietly take over your days. You plan around fireworks, car rides, and even simple errands. You try training, enrichment, routines… and still feel like something’s missing. Not because you’re doing it wrong, but because some dogs need a little more support than training alone can offer.In this conversation, Em and Josh sit down with the team from Fat Sam’s for Pets to talk honestly about CBD—what it is, what it isn’t, and where it might fit into real life with a nervous dog. Together they explore safety, realistic expectations, and how calming supplements can gently support the nervous system alongside enrichment and daily care, so both you and your dog can feel a little steadier.Press play if you’re looking for options, clarity, and a softer way forward.Guest Info: Instagram: @fatsamsforpetsLearn more: urbanapothecary.shop/cbd-for-petsEducational Resource: Cannabinoids ExplainedSponsored by Fat Sam’s for PetsSave with code SUDT → urbanapothecary.shop/cbd-for-petsFree Resources & SupportDog Nutrition QuizNot sure if what you’re feeding is actually supporting your dog? Take the free quiz and get access to the Mini Bowl Blueprint👉⁠ https://tinyurl.com/feedingquizFree 15-Minute Clarity CallFeeling stuck or unsure what your dog needs? We’ll talk through what’s going on and find the next step together.👉⁠ https://tinyurl.com/tdwafmbooknow⁠PetMatRx Supplements We TrustSupplements that support gut health and daily wellness. Use code FITZ20 to save.👉⁠ https://tinyurl.com/PETMATRXtdwafm⁠Email ⁠⁠em@thedogwhoaskedformore.com⁠⁠ to get in touch with EmThis podcast explores real life with dogs — including dog behavior, reactivity, dog anxiety, stress in dogs, fearful dogs, and everyday training challenges. It’s for dog parents who are overwhelmed navigating life with dogs and want a clearer understanding of their dog, practical support, and a stronger bond while creating a calmer daily life with their dogs. Episodes cover canine nutrition, dog body language, dog communication, dog food and behavior, gut health, dog wellness, enrichment for dogs, dog enrichment activities, routines, dog lifestyle, and regulation — so life with your dog can feel calmer, more manageable, and more sustainable. Hosted by a dog trainer, canine nutrition coach, and retired vet tech, the show blends training, nutrition, and enrichment to support and bond with sensitive, anxious, pure-bred, and rescue dogs at home and in real life.Affiliate links support the podcast and help fuel the RV dream 💛

⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode contains graphic details and emotional discussion surrounding severe aggression, idiopathic rage syndrome, and humane euthanasia. It is not intended for children and may not be suitable for all environments. Please use headphones and care while listening.Have you ever looked at your dog and thought, I’ve tried everything… so why is this still happening?When aggression shows up suddenly and without warning, it can feel terrifying and isolating. You replay every moment. Every choice. Wondering what you missed. Wondering if you caused it. And when training, enrichment, and love don’t seem to change anything, the guilt can feel unbearable.In this deeply honest conversation, Em sits down with Lana to talk about the kind of aggression that isn’t rooted in behavior alone, but something neurological and unpredictable. Together, they share what it’s like to live with constant uncertainty, the emotional toll of trying to keep everyone safe, and the complicated grief that comes when the most humane choice is also the hardest one. This episode holds space for the dogs we love fiercely—and the guardians carrying decisions no one prepares you for.Press play if you need to feel less alone in one of the hardest parts of loving a dog.Guest Info:Follow Lana & Ares:Instagram: @loki.the.maligator_Free Resources & SupportDog Body Language QuizNot sure what your dog’s behavior is communicating?Take the free quiz and get a resource matched to your results.👉 https://tinyurl.com/dogbodylanguagequizFree 15-Minute Clarity CallFeeling stuck or unsure what your dog needs?Book a short call, and we’ll talk through what’s going on.👉 https://tinyurl.com/tdwafmbooknowPetMatRx Supplements We TrustSupport gut health and daily wellness. Use code FITZ20 to save.👉 https://tinyurl.com/PETMATRXtdwafmEmail em@thedogwhoaskedformore.com to get in touch with EmThis podcast explores real life with dogs — including dog behavior, reactivity, dog anxiety, stress in dogs, fearful dogs, and everyday training challenges. It’s for dog parents who are overwhelmed navigating life with dogs and want a clearer understanding of their dog, practical support, and a stronger bond while creating a calmer daily life with their dogs. Episodes cover canine nutrition, dog body language, dog communication, dog food and behavior, gut health, dog wellness, enrichment for dogs, dog enrichment activities, routines, dog lifestyle, and regulation — so life with your dog can feel calmer, more manageable, and more sustainable. Hosted by a dog trainer, canine nutrition coach, and retired vet tech, the show blends training, nutrition, and enrichment to support and bond with sensitive, anxious, pure-bred, and rescue dogs at home and in real life.Affiliate links support the podcast and help fuel the RV dream 💛

Ever feel like having dogs means giving up the things that make you… you?The plants disappear. The hobbies get packed away. The house starts to feel like management instead of home. And somewhere along the way, it can feel like you’re choosing between caring for your dogs and caring for yourself.In this episode, Em sits down with Felicia to talk about what it looks like to build a life that holds both. Rescue dogs. Houseplants. Quiet routines. A home that feels calm instead of chaotic. Together, they share how small, everyday enrichment—not just toys or training plans—can help dogs settle while also giving you permission to keep your own interests, creativity, and joy. It’s a conversation about designing your environment with intention, honoring what makes you thrive, and realizing you don’t have to shrink your world to be a good dog parent.If you’ve been craving a life that feels softer and more like you, press play and come sit with us.Free Resources & SupportDog Body Language QuizNot sure what your dog’s behavior is communicating?Take the free quiz and get a resource matched to your results.👉 https://tinyurl.com/dogbodylanguagequizFree 15-Minute Clarity CallFeeling stuck or unsure what your dog needs?Book a short call, and we’ll talk through what’s going on.👉 https://tinyurl.com/tdwafmbooknowPetMatRx Supplements We TrustSupport gut health and daily wellness. Use code FITZ20 to save.👉 https://tinyurl.com/PETMATRXtdwafmEmail em@thedogwhoaskedformore.com to get in touch with EmThis podcast explores real life with dogs through dog behavior, reactive dogs, dog anxiety, and everyday dog training challenges. It supports overwhelmed dog parents looking for reactive dog help, dog behavior support, and practical ways to build a stronger bond while navigating daily life with dogs. Episodes cover canine nutrition, dog food and behavior, dog gut health, enrichment for dogs, routines, and regulation so life with your dog feels calmer and more sustainable. Hosted by a dog trainer, canine nutrition coach, and retired vet tech, the show blends training, nutrition, and enrichment to help sensitive, anxious, and rescue dogs thrive at home and in real life.Affiliate links support the podcast and help fuel the RV dream 💛

Have you ever felt like your dog is trying to tell you something… but you’re not sure what you’re missing?Like the barking, the restlessness, the shutdowns, the “too much” days aren’t random — but you can’t quite connect the dots?A lot of overwhelmed dog parents end up chasing solutions.More toys.More enrichment.More doing.And somehow it still doesn’t feel better.In this conversation, Em sits down with enrichment educator Tori Mistick to talk about what changes when we stop trying to fix behavior and start listening to it instead.Because behavior is often communication.And sometimes the smallest shifts — how we feed, how we move through the day, how much space we allow for rest — can support our dogs more than any new activity ever could.If you’ve been feeling stuck, confused, or like you’re missing something important, this episode will feel like slowing down beside someone who understands.Free Resources & SupportDog Body Language QuizNot sure what your dog’s behavior is communicating?Take the free quiz and get a resource matched to your results.👉 https://tinyurl.com/dogbodylanguagequizFree 15-Minute Clarity CallFeeling stuck or unsure what your dog needs? Book a short call and we’ll talk through what’s going on.👉 https://tinyurl.com/tdwafmbooknowPetMatRx Supplements We TrustSupport gut health and daily wellness. Use code FITZ20 to save.👉 https://tinyurl.com/PETMATRXtdwafmEmail em@thedogwhoaskedformore.com to get in touch with EmThis podcast explores life with dogs and life with pets through dog behavior, reactive dogs, dog anxiety, and real-life dog training challenges. It supports overwhelmed pet parents who want to better understand dog body language, communication, daily routines, and canine enrichment so dog life feels clearer and more manageable. Episodes focus on dog behavior while offering practical help and support, exploring common behavior patterns, and addressing real-life challenges many pet parents face — including experiences like dog barking, habits, obedience, and socialization — while also speaking to the emotional side of living with sensitive dogs and navigating lifestyle with dogs.Hosted by a canine nutritionist, dog nutrition coach, dog trainer, and retired vet tech, the show covers canine nutrition, dog nutrition, dog food and behavior, dog gut health, training challenges, training burnout, rescue dogs, dog grief, dog enrichment ideas, dog health, and dog myths — while exploring what it looks like to build a calmer, healthier life with your dog and strengthen the dog–human bond.

Have you ever felt like you’re trying everything…new routines, new enrichment, new ideas…and somehow you still end up in the same hard moments with your dog?The same tension.The same shutdowns.The same reactions.Like you’re working so hard — and nothing is actually changing.A lot of overwhelmed dog parents quietly blame themselves here.But most of the time it’s not a lack of effort.It’s that our dogs are communicating something we haven’t learned how to see yet — and they tend to say it the same way, over and over.In this episode, Em talks about the patterns that show up through repetition, what those “stuck” moments are often asking for underneath, and what changes when you slow down and start observing instead of trying another new method.If you’ve been feeling frustrated, tired, or like you’re missing something important, this conversation will feel like sitting beside someone who understands.Free Resources & SupportDog Body Language QuizNot sure what your dog’s behavior is communicating? Take the free quiz and get a resource matched to your results.👉 https://tinyurl.com/dogbodylanguagequizFree 15-Minute Clarity CallFeeling stuck or unsure what your dog needs? Book a short call and we’ll talk through what’s going on.👉 https://tinyurl.com/tdwafmbooknowPetMatRx Supplements We TrustSupport gut health and daily wellness. Use code FITZ20 to save.👉 https://tinyurl.com/PETMATRXtdwafmEmail ⁠thedogwhoaskedformore@gmail.com⁠ to get in touch with EmNew episodes of The Dog Who Asked for More release every Monday and Wednesday.This podcast explores life with dogs and life with pets through dog behavior, reactive dogs, dog anxiety, and real-life dog training challenges. It supports overwhelmed pet parents who want to better understand dog body language, communication, daily routines, and canine enrichment so dog life feels clearer and more manageable. Episodes focus on dog behavior while offering practical help and support, exploring common behavior patterns, and addressing real-life challenges many pet parents face — including experiences like dog barking, habits, obedience, and socialization — while also speaking to the emotional side of living with sensitive dogs and navigating lifestyle with dogs.Hosted by a canine nutritionist, dog nutrition coach, dog trainer, and retired vet tech, the show covers canine nutrition, dog nutrition, dog food and behavior, dog gut health, training challenges, training burnout, rescue dogs, dog grief, dog enrichment ideas, dog health, and dog myths — while exploring what it looks like to build a calmer, healthier life with your dog and strengthen the dog–human bond.

What if your dog isn’t struggling on walks because they’re “reactive” — but because the walk itself feels overwhelming?A lot of us are told the same thing.More exposure.More practice.More reps.Just keep going and they’ll get used to it.But sometimes the opposite happens.The more we push, the more our dogs scan.Pull.Bark.Or shut down completely.And suddenly every walk feels heavier than the last.In this episode, Em talks about the walk structure she used with Fitz that quietly made everything worse — and what changed when she stopped trying to push through and started honoring his need for space and safety instead.Because sometimes what looks like “training” is actually stress stacking.And sometimes less really is more.If walks have started to feel tense or exhausting for both of you, this conversation will help you slow down and rethink what support actually looks like outside your front door.Free Resources & SupportFree Enrichment Guide: Paws, Brains, and FunStart here. This free guide introduces simple, low-pressure enrichment ideas to help your dog feel calmer, more fulfilled, and more connected in everyday life.👉 https://tinyurl.com/enrichment-guideFree 15-Minute Clarity CallFeeling stuck or unsure what your dog needs? We’ll talk through what’s going on and find the next step together.👉 https://tinyurl.com/tdwafmbooknowPetMatRx Supplements We TrustSupplements that support gut health and daily wellness.Use code FITZ20 to save.👉 https://tinyurl.com/PETMATRXtdwafmEmail ⁠thedogwhoaskedformore@gmail.com⁠ to get in touch with EmNew episodes of The Dog Who Asked for More release every Monday and Wednesday.This podcast explores life with dogs and life with pets through dog behavior, reactive dogs, dog anxiety, and real-life dog training challenges. It supports overwhelmed pet parents who want to better understand dog body language, communication, daily routines, and canine enrichment so dog life feels clearer and more manageable. Episodes focus on dog behavior while offering practical help and support, exploring common behavior patterns, and addressing real-life challenges many pet parents face — including experiences like dog barking, habits, obedience, and socialization — while also speaking to the emotional side of living with sensitive dogs and navigating lifestyle with dogs.Hosted by a canine nutritionist, dog nutrition coach, dog trainer, and retired vet tech, the show covers canine nutrition, dog nutrition, dog food and behavior, dog gut health, training challenges, training burnout, rescue dogs, dog grief, dog enrichment ideas, dog health, and dog myths — while exploring what it looks like to build a calmer, healthier life with your dog and strengthen the dog–human bond.

What if your dog isn’t “too much” at all?What if they’re just overwhelmed… scared… or carrying more than they know how to handle?A lot of us quietly wonder if we’re failing our dogs.If we’re not cut out for this.If maybe everyone else got the “easy dog” and we didn’t.This episode shares Riley’s story — a dog with trauma, reactivity, and big feelings — and the human who chose to stay when things got hard.Because sometimes what looks like aggression is fear.What looks like stubbornness is stress.And what looks like “too much” is just a dog asking for safety in the only way they know how.Em talks honestly about shame, nervous system overwhelm, decompression, and what changes when we stop trying to fix our dogs and start listening to what they’re actually telling us.If you’ve ever felt like your dog is “too much” or like you’re not enough for them, this conversation will feel like sitting beside someone who understands.Free Resources & SupportDog Body Language QuizNot sure what your dog’s behavior is communicating? Take the free quiz and get a resource matched to your results.👉⁠ https://tinyurl.com/dogbodylanguagequiz⁠Free 15-Minute Clarity CallFeeling stuck or unsure what your dog needs? Book a short call, and we’ll talk through what’s going on.👉⁠ https://tinyurl.com/tdwafmbooknow⁠PetMatRx Supplements We TrustSupport gut health and daily wellness. Use code FITZ20 to save.👉⁠ https://tinyurl.com/PETMATRXtdwafm⁠Email ⁠⁠thedogwhoaskedformore@gmail.com⁠⁠ to get in touch with EmNew episodes of The Dog Who Asked for More release every Monday and Wednesday.This podcast explores life with dogs and life with pets through dog behavior, reactive dogs, dog anxiety, and real-life dog training challenges. It supports overwhelmed pet parents who want to better understand dog body language, communication, daily routines, and canine enrichment so dog life feels clearer and more manageable. Episodes focus on dog behavior while offering practical help and support, exploring common behavior patterns, and addressing real-life challenges many pet parents face — including experiences like dog barking, habits, obedience, and socialization — while also speaking to the emotional side of living with sensitive dogs and navigating lifestyle with dogs.Hosted by a canine nutritionist, dog nutrition coach, dog trainer, and retired vet tech, the show covers canine nutrition, dog nutrition, dog food and behavior, dog gut health, training challenges, training burnout, rescue dogs, dog grief, dog enrichment ideas, dog health, and dog myths — while exploring what it looks like to build a calmer, healthier life with your dog and strengthen the dog–human bond.

You love your dog.And still… some days it feels like they’re failing at being “the good one.”Like everyone else’s dog is easier.Calmer.Better behaved.And you’re left wondering what you’re doing wrong.A lot of dog parents carry this quiet pressure to have a “good dog” — the kind that listens, behaves, and fits neatly into other people’s expectations.But chasing that version can slowly chip away at the relationship you actually have.Because it stops being about connection.And starts being about comparison.In this episode, Em talks honestly about the guilt, grief, and pressure that come with trying to meet the “good dog” standard — and what changes when you let that go and start meeting the dog in front of you instead.If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking, “Why can’t my dog just be normal?” this conversation will feel like a deep exhale.Free Resources & SupportDog Nutrition QuizNot sure if what you’re feeding is actually supporting your dog? Take the free quiz and get access to the Mini Bowl Blueprint.👉⁠ https://tinyurl.com/feedingquiz⁠Free 15-Minute Clarity CallFeeling stuck or unsure what your dog needs? We’ll talk through what’s going on and find the next step together.👉⁠ https://tinyurl.com/tdwafmbooknow⁠PetMatRx Supplements We TrustSupplements that support gut health and daily wellness. Use code FITZ20 to save.👉⁠ https://tinyurl.com/PETMATRXtdwafm⁠Email ⁠⁠em@thedogwhoaskedformore.com⁠⁠ to get in touch with EmThis podcast explores life with dogs and life with pets through dog behavior, reactive dogs, dog anxiety, and real-life dog training challenges. It supports overwhelmed pet parents who want to better understand dog body language, communication, daily routines, and canine enrichment so dog life feels clearer and more manageable. Episodes focus on dog behavior while offering practical help and support, exploring common behavior patterns, and addressing real-life challenges many pet parents face — including experiences like dog barking, habits, obedience, and socialization — while also speaking to the emotional side of living with sensitive dogs and navigating lifestyle with dogs.Hosted by a canine nutritionist, dog nutrition coach, dog trainer, and retired vet tech, the show covers canine nutrition, dog nutrition, dog food and behavior, dog gut health, training challenges, training burnout, rescue dogs, dog grief, dog enrichment ideas, dog health, and dog myths — while exploring what it looks like to build a calmer, healthier life with your dog and strengthen the dog–human bond.

You bought the snuffle mats.The frozen Kongs.The puzzle toys.You’re rotating activities, trying new ideas, doing everything you’ve been told will “tire them out.”And somehow… your dog still feels wired.Or cranky.Or like they can’t settle.And now you feel guilty, like you’re still not doing enough.Enrichment is supposed to help.So why does it sometimes feel like pressure instead?In this episode, Em talks about what happens when enrichment quietly turns into output and performance — for both dogs and humans — and how “doing more” can accidentally add stress instead of relief.Because sometimes what our dogs need isn’t another activity.It’s less.Less stimulation.More safety.More rest.If enrichment has started to feel overwhelming or like one more thing you’re failing at, this conversation will help you slow down and rethink what support actually looks like for the dog in front of you.Free Resources & SupportFree Enrichment Guide: Paws, Brains, and FunStart here. This free guide introduces simple, low-pressure enrichment ideas to help your dog feel calmer, more fulfilled, and more connected in everyday life.👉 https://tinyurl.com/tdwafmenrichmentebookFree 15-Minute Clarity CallFeeling stuck or unsure what your dog needs? We’ll talk through what’s going on and find the next step together.👉 https://tinyurl.com/tdwafmbooknowPetMatRx Supplements We TrustSupplements that support gut health and daily wellness. Use code FITZ20 to save.👉 https://tinyurl.com/PETMATRXtdwafmEmail ⁠em@thedogwhoaskedformore.com to get in touch with EmThis podcast explores life with dogs and life with pets through dog behavior, reactive dogs, dog anxiety, and real-life dog training challenges. It supports overwhelmed pet parents who want to better understand dog body language, communication, daily routines, and canine enrichment so dog life feels clearer and more manageable. Episodes focus on dog behavior while offering practical help and support, exploring common behavior patterns, and addressing real-life challenges many pet parents face — including experiences like dog barking, habits, obedience, and socialization — while also speaking to the emotional side of living with sensitive dogs and navigating lifestyle with dogs.Hosted by a canine nutritionist, dog nutrition coach, dog trainer, and retired vet tech, the show covers canine nutrition, dog nutrition, dog food and behavior, dog gut health, training challenges, training burnout, rescue dogs, dog grief, dog enrichment ideas, dog health, and dog myths — while exploring what it looks like to build a calmer, healthier life with your dog and strengthen the dog–human bond.

Is your service dog starting to pull away from their vest… and you’re not sure if it’s burnout or just a phase?That question can feel terrifying.Because when your dog has been your partner, your support system, your safety… the idea of retirement can feel like failure. Like you’re giving up. Like you’re doing something wrong.But sometimes what looks like “quitting” is actually communication.In this honest and deeply personal conversation, Em sits down with Kaitlyn of @thesaltysheps to talk about the moment she realized her dog Sebastian wasn’t asking for more training or more pressure.He was asking for rest.For relief.For space to just be a dog again.Together, they talk about the quiet signs of burnout, the grief that can come with letting go, and how choosing retirement can actually be one of the most loving decisions you make for your partner.If you’ve been carrying guilt or second-guessing what your dog needs, this episode will feel like permission to slow down, listen, and trust what they’re telling you.Free Resources & SupportDog Nutrition QuizNot sure if what you’re feeding is actually supporting your dog?Take the free quiz and get access to the Mini Bowl Blueprint.👉⁠ https://tinyurl.com/feedingquiz⁠Free 15-Minute Clarity CallFeeling stuck or unsure what your dog needs? We’ll talk through what’s going on and find the next step together.👉⁠ https://tinyurl.com/tdwafmbooknow⁠PetMatRx Supplements We TrustSupplements that support gut health and daily wellness. Use code FITZ20 to save.👉⁠ https://tinyurl.com/PETMATRXtdwafm⁠Email ⁠⁠em@thedogwhoaskedformore.com⁠⁠ to get in touch with EmThis podcast explores life with dogs and life with pets through dog behavior, reactive dogs, dog anxiety, and real-life dog training challenges. It supports overwhelmed pet parents who want to better understand dog body language, communication, daily routines, and canine enrichment so dog life feels clearer and more manageable. Episodes focus on dog behavior while offering practical help and support, exploring common behavior patterns, and addressing real-life challenges many pet parents face — including experiences like dog barking, habits, obedience, and socialization — while also speaking to the emotional side of living with sensitive dogs and navigating lifestyle with dogs.Hosted by a canine nutritionist, dog nutrition coach, dog trainer, and retired vet tech, the show covers canine nutrition, dog nutrition, dog food and behavior, dog gut health, training challenges, training burnout, rescue dogs, dog grief, dog enrichment ideas, dog health, and dog myths — while exploring what it looks like to build a calmer, healthier life with your dog and strengthen the dog–human bond.

You’ve tried walking them more.Playing longer.Adding more enrichment.And somehow your dog still feels… wired.Restless.On edge.Like they can’t settle.It’s easy to assume they’re just “high-energy.”That they need more exercise.More doing.More output.But what if it isn’t energy at all?In this episode, Em shares the moment she realized Fitz wasn’t high-energy — he was anxious. And all the extra movement wasn’t helping. It was making things worse.Because sometimes what looks like energy is actually overwhelm.And sometimes what our dogs need most isn’t more stimulation.It’s safety.Space.And real rest.If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything “right” and your dog still can’t relax, this conversation will help you slow down and see what might really be going on underneath.Free Resources & SupportDog Nutrition QuizNot sure if what you’re feeding is actually supporting your dog?Take the free quiz and get access to the Mini Bowl Blueprint.👉⁠ https://tinyurl.com/feedingquiz⁠Free 15-Minute Clarity CallFeeling stuck or unsure what your dog needs? We’ll talk through what’s going on and find the next step together.👉⁠ https://tinyurl.com/tdwafmbooknow⁠PetMatRx Supplements We TrustSupplements that support gut health and daily wellness. Use code FITZ20 to save.👉⁠ https://tinyurl.com/PETMATRXtdwafm⁠Email ⁠⁠em@thedogwhoaskedformore.com⁠⁠ to get in touch with EmThis podcast explores life with dogs and life with pets through dog behavior, reactive dogs, dog anxiety, and real-life dog training challenges. It supports overwhelmed pet parents who want to better understand dog body language, communication, daily routines, and canine enrichment so dog life feels clearer and more manageable. Episodes focus on dog behavior while offering practical help and support, exploring common behavior patterns, and addressing real-life challenges many pet parents face — including experiences like dog barking, habits, obedience, and socialization — while also speaking to the emotional side of living with sensitive dogs and navigating lifestyle with dogs.Hosted by a canine nutritionist, dog nutrition coach, dog trainer, and retired vet tech, the show covers canine nutrition, dog nutrition, dog food and behavior, dog gut health, training challenges, training burnout, rescue dogs, dog grief, dog enrichment ideas, dog health, and dog myths — while exploring what it looks like to build a calmer, healthier life with your dog and strengthen the dog–human bond.

What if your dog isn’t ignoring you at all?What if they’re listening… but something in that moment makes responding harder than it looks?There’s a specific kind of frustration that comes from saying your dog’s name, giving the cue, knowing they heard you — and still feeling invisible.It can feel personal.Defeating.Like you’re doing something wrong.Especially when you’re already tired and just trying to get through the day.In this episode, Em shares real-life moments with Fitz and Toby and talks honestly about what “not listening” often really means. Because a lot of the time, it isn’t stubbornness or disobedience.It’s overwhelm.It’s environment.It’s capacity.And when you start seeing it that way, the whole interaction changes.If you’ve ever felt ignored, frustrated, or disconnected with your dog, this conversation will help you slow down and hear what they might actually be trying to say.Free Resources & SupportDog Nutrition QuizNot sure if what you’re feeding is actually supporting your dog? Take the free quiz and get access to the Mini Bowl Blueprint.👉⁠ https://tinyurl.com/feedingquiz⁠Free 15-Minute Clarity CallFeeling stuck or unsure what your dog needs? We’ll talk through what’s going on and find the next step together.👉⁠ https://tinyurl.com/tdwafmbooknow⁠PetMatRx Supplements We TrustSupplements that support gut health and daily wellness. Use code FITZ20 to save.👉⁠ https://tinyurl.com/PETMATRXtdwafm⁠Email ⁠⁠em@thedogwhoaskedformore.com⁠⁠ to get in touch with EmThis podcast explores life with dogs and life with pets through dog behavior, reactive dogs, dog anxiety, and real-life dog training challenges. It supports overwhelmed pet parents who want to better understand dog body language, communication, daily routines, and canine enrichment so dog life feels clearer and more manageable. Episodes focus on dog behavior while offering practical help and support, exploring common behavior patterns, and addressing real-life challenges many pet parents face — including experiences like dog barking, habits, obedience, and socialization — while also speaking to the emotional side of living with sensitive dogs and navigating lifestyle with dogs.Hosted by a canine nutritionist, dog nutrition coach, dog trainer, and retired vet tech, the show covers canine nutrition, dog nutrition, dog food and behavior, dog gut health, training challenges, training burnout, rescue dogs, dog grief, dog enrichment ideas, dog health, and dog myths — while exploring what it looks like to build a calmer, healthier life with your dog and strengthen the dog–human bond.

When your life quietly starts revolving around your dog’s anxiety, it can happen so slowly you barely notice.Until one day you realize you’re always “on.”Watching.Anticipating.Adjusting.Managing.Even when nothing is technically wrong.Living with an anxious dog can feel exhausting in a way that’s hard to explain to anyone else. Your routines change. Your relationships shift. Rest feels complicated. And sometimes it feels like there isn’t space for you anymore.In this episode, Em and Jess talk honestly about what life with an anxious dog really looks like inside the home — the guilt, the hyper-awareness, the loneliness, and the quiet ways it impacts both ends of the leash.Because this kind of exhaustion isn’t a personal failure.It’s what happens when you care deeply and carry a lot for someone who can’t tell you what they need.If you’ve been feeling stretched thin or alone in this season with your dog, this conversation will feel like sitting down with someone who finally gets it.Learn More about Handlers & Humans at: www.handlersandhumans.comFree Resources & SupportDog Nutrition QuizNot sure if what you’re feeding is actually supporting your dog? Take the free quiz and get access to the Mini Bowl Blueprint.👉⁠ https://tinyurl.com/feedingquiz⁠Free 15-Minute Clarity CallFeeling stuck or unsure what your dog needs? We’ll talk through what’s going on and find the next step together.👉⁠ https://tinyurl.com/tdwafmbooknow⁠PetMatRx Supplements We TrustSupplements that support gut health and daily wellness. Use code FITZ20 to save.👉⁠ https://tinyurl.com/PETMATRXtdwafm⁠Email ⁠⁠em@thedogwhoaskedformore.com⁠⁠ to get in touch with EmNew episodes of The Dog Who Asked for More release every Monday and Wednesday.This podcast explores life with dogs and life with pets through dog behavior, reactive dogs, dog anxiety, and real-life dog training challenges. It supports overwhelmed pet parents who want to better understand dog body language, communication, daily routines, and canine enrichment so dog life feels clearer and more manageable. Episodes focus on dog behavior while offering practical help and support, exploring common behavior patterns, and addressing real-life challenges many pet parents face — including experiences like dog barking, habits, obedience, and socialization — while also speaking to the emotional side of living with sensitive dogs and navigating lifestyle with dogs.Hosted by a canine nutritionist, dog nutrition coach, dog trainer, and retired vet tech, the show covers canine nutrition, dog nutrition, dog food and behavior, dog gut health, training challenges, training burnout, rescue dogs, dog grief, dog enrichment ideas, dog health, and dog myths — while exploring what it looks like to build a calmer, healthier life with your dog and strengthen the dog–human bond.

Bringing a puppy home is supposed to feel exciting.But a lot of the time… it just feels exhausting.Messy.Overwhelming.Like you’re already falling behind.If you’ve ever looked at your new puppy and thought, “Why is this so much harder than I expected?” — you’re not alone.In this episode, Em talks about what’s really happening underneath those first few weeks: the pressure to do everything “right,” the constant noise of advice, and the guilt that shows up when you’re just trying to keep up.Because most of the struggle isn’t about training.It’s about expectations.And when you shift those expectations, everything feels lighter.If puppyhood has felt harder than you thought it would, this conversation will help you slow down, breathe, and meet your dog where they actually are.Free Resources & SupportDog Nutrition QuizNot sure if what you’re feeding is actually supporting your dog?Take the free quiz and get access to the Mini Bowl Blueprint.👉⁠ https://tinyurl.com/feedingquiz⁠Free 15-Minute Clarity CallFeeling stuck or unsure what your dog needs? We’ll talk through what’s going on and find the next step together.👉⁠ https://tinyurl.com/tdwafmbooknow⁠PetMatRx Supplements We TrustSupplements that support gut health and daily wellness. Use code FITZ20 to save.👉⁠ https://tinyurl.com/PETMATRXtdwafm⁠Email ⁠⁠em@thedogwhoaskedformore.com⁠⁠ to get in touch with EmThis podcast explores life with dogs and life with pets through dog behavior, reactive dogs, dog anxiety, and real-life dog training challenges. It supports overwhelmed pet parents who want to better understand dog body language, communication, daily routines, and canine enrichment so dog life feels clearer and more manageable. Episodes focus on dog behavior while offering practical help and support, exploring common behavior patterns, and addressing real-life challenges many pet parents face — including experiences like dog barking, habits, obedience, and socialization — while also speaking to the emotional side of living with sensitive dogs and navigating lifestyle with dogs.Hosted by a canine nutritionist, dog nutrition coach, dog trainer, and retired vet tech, the show covers canine nutrition, dog nutrition, dog food and behavior, dog gut health, training challenges, training burnout, rescue dogs, dog grief, dog enrichment ideas, dog health, and dog myths — while exploring what it looks like to build a calmer, healthier life with your dog and strengthen the dog–human bond.

You followed the advice.Chicken.Rice.Keep it bland.Keep it simple.It’s what everyone says to do when your dog’s stomach is upset.So why does something still feel… off?For many dog parents, that “safe” diet doesn’t bring the relief they expected. Digestion stays sensitive. Energy feels low. Recovery takes longer than it should. And it’s easy to start second-guessing yourself.In this episode of The Dog Who Asked for More, Em gently explores why chicken and rice doesn’t work for every dog — not because you did anything wrong, but because every body is different.Through real-life experience and a whole-dog lens, this conversation looks at how stress, hydration, minerals, and gut support can matter just as much as what’s in the bowl — and why sometimes healing comes from supporting the system, not restricting it.This episode touches on dog nutrition, digestion, gut health, sensitive stomachs, and the quiet pressure pet parents feel to “do the right thing” when their dog isn’t feeling well.If you’ve ever wondered why the usual advice didn’t seem to help your dog, you’re not alone.Press play and listen with a little more trust in what you’re already noticing.Free Resources & SupportFree Enrichment Guide: Paws, Brains, and FunStart here. This free guide introduces simple, low-pressure enrichment ideas to help your dog feel calmer, more fulfilled, and more connected in everyday life.👉⁠ https://tinyurl.com/enrichment-guide⁠Free 15-Minute Clarity CallFeeling stuck or unsure what your dog needs?We’ll talk through what’s going on and find the next step together.👉⁠ https://tinyurl.com/tdwafmbooknow⁠PetMatRx Supplements We TrustSupplements that support gut health and daily wellness.Use code FITZ20 to save.👉⁠ https://tinyurl.com/PETMATRXtdwafm⁠Email ⁠⁠thedogwhoaskedformore@gmail.com⁠⁠ to get in touch with EmNew episodes of The Dog Who Asked for More release every Monday and Wednesday.This podcast explores life with dogs and life with pets through dog behavior, reactive dogs, dog anxiety, and real-life dog training challenges. It supports overwhelmed pet parents who want to better understand dog body language, communication, daily routines, and canine enrichment so dog life feels clearer and more manageable. Episodes focus on dog behavior while offering practical help and support, exploring common behavior patterns, and addressing real-life challenges many pet parents face — including experiences like dog barking, habits, obedience, and socialization — while also speaking to the emotional side of living with sensitive dogs and navigating lifestyle with dogs.Hosted by a canine nutritionist, dog nutrition coach, dog trainer, and retired vet tech, the show covers canine nutrition, dog nutrition, dog food and behavior, dog gut health, training challenges, training burnout, rescue dogs, dog grief, dog enrichment ideas, dog health, and dog myths — while exploring what it looks like to build a calmer, healthier life with your dog and strengthen the dog–human bond.

You’re walking them.Training.Doing enrichment.Trying everything you’ve been told to try.And somehow… things still feel hard.Focus feels fragile.Recovery takes forever.Small stressors turn into big reactions.It can start to feel like you’re missing something — or doing something wrong.In this episode of The Dog Who Asked for More, Em explores a quiet shift that changed everything for her: realizing some behavior struggles aren’t about training harder at all. They’re about support.Because sometimes what looks like “stubborn” or “too much energy” is really a nervous system that’s overwhelmed, a gut that’s uncomfortable, or a body that hasn’t fully recovered.Through Opal’s story and real-life experience, this conversation looks at what began to change when the focus moved away from pushing and toward caring for the whole dog.This episode touches on dog behavior, nutrition, enrichment, recovery, regulation, and the small ways physical comfort can shape emotional steadiness.If you’ve been trying so hard and still feel stuck, you’re not alone.Press play and take a breath with us.This Episode is Powered by PetMatRxFree Resources & SupportFree Enrichment Guide: Paws, Brains, and FunStart here. This free guide introduces simple, low-pressure enrichment ideas to help your dog feel calmer, more fulfilled, and more connected in everyday life.👉⁠ https://tinyurl.com/enrichment-guide⁠Free 15-Minute Clarity CallFeeling stuck or unsure what your dog needs?We’ll talk through what’s going on and find the next step together.👉⁠ https://tinyurl.com/tdwafmbooknow⁠PetMatRx Supplements We TrustSupplements that support gut health and daily wellness. Use code FITZ20 to save.👉⁠ https://tinyurl.com/PETMATRXtdwafm⁠Email ⁠⁠thedogwhoaskedformore@gmail.com⁠⁠ to get in touch with EmThis podcast explores life with dogs and life with pets through dog behavior, reactive dogs, dog anxiety, and real-life dog training challenges. It supports overwhelmed pet parents who want to better understand dog body language, communication, daily routines, and canine enrichment so dog life feels clearer and more manageable. Episodes focus on dog behavior while offering practical help and support, exploring common behavior patterns, and addressing real-life challenges many pet parents face — including experiences like dog barking, habits, obedience, and socialization — while also speaking to the emotional side of living with sensitive dogs and navigating lifestyle with dogs.Hosted by a canine nutritionist, dog nutrition coach, dog trainer, and retired vet tech, the show covers canine nutrition, dog nutrition, dog food and behavior, dog gut health, training challenges, training burnout, rescue dogs, dog grief, dog enrichment ideas, dog health, and dog myths — while exploring what it looks like to build a calmer, healthier life with your dog and strengthen the dog–human bond.

Have you ever hesitated before pulling out the crate or the muzzle — even when you knew it was the safest choice?That little voice that says:“I should be able to fix this.”“People are going to judge me.”“Maybe I’m failing my dog.”Safety tools can carry a surprising amount of shame.Even when they’re exactly what our dogs need.In this episode of The Dog Who Asked for More, Em talks about the emotional weight so many dog parents carry around kennels, muzzles, and other forms of management. Not from a training or tactics lens — but from a real-life one.Because sometimes love isn’t about giving more freedom.Sometimes it’s about creating more safety.Through stories and everyday moments, this conversation explores how tools can support regulation, protect trust, and help everyone breathe a little easier — without pressure or guilt.This episode touches on dog behavior, reactivity, management tools, nervous system safety, and the quiet decisions we make to protect our dogs even when they feel heavy.If you’ve ever felt torn between what’s safest and what looks “right,” you’re not alone.Press play and take that weight off your shoulders.Free Resources & SupportFree Enrichment Guide: Paws, Brains, and FunStart here. This free guide introduces simple, low-pressure enrichment ideas to help your dog feel calmer, more fulfilled, and more connected in everyday life.👉⁠ https://tinyurl.com/enrichment-guide⁠Free 15-Minute Clarity CallFeeling stuck or unsure what your dog needs?We’ll talk through what’s going on and find the next step together.👉⁠ https://tinyurl.com/tdwafmbooknow⁠PetMatRx Supplements We TrustSupplements that support gut health and daily wellness.Use code FITZ20 to save.👉⁠ https://tinyurl.com/PETMATRXtdwafm⁠Email ⁠⁠thedogwhoaskedformore@gmail.com⁠⁠ to get in touch with EmNew episodes of The Dog Who Asked for More release every Monday and Wednesday.This podcast explores life with dogs and life with pets through dog behavior, reactive dogs, dog anxiety, and real-life dog training challenges. It supports overwhelmed pet parents who want to better understand dog body language, communication, daily routines, and canine enrichment so dog life feels clearer and more manageable. Episodes focus on dog behavior while offering practical help and support, exploring common behavior patterns, and addressing real-life challenges many pet parents face — including experiences like dog barking, habits, obedience, and socialization — while also speaking to the emotional side of living with sensitive dogs and navigating lifestyle with dogs.Hosted by a canine nutritionist, dog nutrition coach, dog trainer, and retired vet tech, the show covers canine nutrition, dog nutrition, dog food and behavior, dog gut health, training challenges, training burnout, rescue dogs, dog grief, dog enrichment ideas, dog health, and dog myths — while exploring what it looks like to build a calmer, healthier life with your dog and strengthen the dog–human bond.

Living with two dogs who don’t get along can quietly make you dread your own home.The tension.The corrections.The constant feeling like you’re doing something wrong.If your dogs avoid each other, clash, or just never became “best friends,” you’re not failing — and neither are they.In this episode, I share what it really looked like with Fitz and Toby, the guilt I carried for years, and the reframe that changed everything: harmony doesn’t mean friendship.Some dogs aren’t meant to be buddies.Some dogs just need safety, space, and support.And that’s not a problem to fix — it’s a relationship to understand.We talk about overstimulation, trauma, personality differences, and how to build a calmer home without forcing dogs to like each other.If you’ve ever wondered, “Why can’t my dogs just get along?” this one’s for you.Free Resources & SupportFree Enrichment Guide: Paws, Brains, and FunStart here. This free guide introduces simple, low-pressure enrichment ideas to help your dog feel calmer, more fulfilled, and more connected in everyday life.👉⁠ https://tinyurl.com/enrichment-guide⁠Free 15-Minute Clarity CallFeeling stuck or unsure what your dog needs?We’ll talk through what’s going on and find the next step together.👉⁠ https://tinyurl.com/tdwafmbooknow⁠PetMatRx Supplements We TrustSupplements that support gut health and daily wellness.Use code FITZ20 to save.👉⁠ https://tinyurl.com/PETMATRXtdwafm⁠Email ⁠⁠thedogwhoaskedformore@gmail.com⁠⁠ to get in touch with EmNew episodes of The Dog Who Asked for More release every Monday and Wednesday.This podcast explores life with dogs and life with pets through dog behavior, reactive dogs, dog anxiety, and real-life dog training challenges. It supports overwhelmed pet parents who want to better understand dog body language, communication, daily routines, and canine enrichment so dog life feels clearer and more manageable. Episodes focus on dog behavior while offering practical help and support, exploring common behavior patterns, and addressing real-life challenges many pet parents face — including experiences like dog barking, habits, obedience, and socialization — while also speaking to the emotional side of living with sensitive dogs and navigating lifestyle with dogs.Hosted by a canine nutritionist, dog nutrition coach, dog trainer, and retired vet tech, the show covers canine nutrition, dog nutrition, dog food and behavior, dog gut health, training challenges, training burnout, rescue dogs, dog grief, dog enrichment ideas, dog health, and dog myths — while exploring what it looks like to build a calmer, healthier life with your dog and strengthen the dog–human bond.

Rushing meals.Gulping.Guarding the bowl.Walking away halfway through.Sometimes mealtime feels tense or chaotic — even when you’re doing everything you’ve been told is “right.”And it’s easy to assume it’s a training issue.Or a behavior problem.Or something you need to fix.But for some dogs, the meal itself just doesn’t feel good.In this conversation, Em sits down with Carol Smeja to talk about what dogs actually experience during feeding — how environment, setup, scent, posture, and nervous system load can quietly change the way a meal feels in their body.Because sometimes what looks like “bad behavior” is really discomfort, frustration, or overwhelm.And sometimes small shifts in how we support them can change everything.If mealtime has ever felt stressful, rushed, or confusing for you and your dog, this episode will feel like permission to slow down and notice what your dog might be trying to say.Save 10% with code TDWAFM10 at https://minepetplatter.com/Free Resources & SupportFree Enrichment Guide: Paws, Brains, and FunStart here. This free guide introduces simple, low-pressure enrichment ideas to help your dog feel calmer, more fulfilled, and more connected in everyday life.👉⁠ https://tinyurl.com/enrichment-guide⁠Free 15-Minute Clarity CallFeeling stuck or unsure what your dog needs? We’ll talk through what’s going on and find the next step together.👉⁠ https://tinyurl.com/tdwafmbooknow⁠PetMatRx Supplements We TrustSupplements that support gut health and daily wellness. Use code FITZ20 to save.👉⁠ https://tinyurl.com/PETMATRXtdwafm⁠Email ⁠⁠thedogwhoaskedformore@gmail.com⁠⁠ to get in touch with EmThis podcast explores real life with dogs — including dog behavior, reactivity, dog anxiety, and everyday training challenges. It’s for overwhelmed dog parents who want a clearer understanding, practical support, and a stronger bond while navigating daily life with their dogs. Episodes cover canine nutrition, dog body language, dog food and behavior, gut health, enrichment for dogs, routines, and regulation — so life with your dog can feel calmer, more manageable, and more sustainable. Hosted by a dog trainer, canine nutrition coach, and retired vet tech, the show blends training, nutrition, and enrichment to support and bond with sensitive, anxious, and rescue dogs at home and in real life.Affiliate links support the podcast and help fuel the RV dream 💛

Winter can feel heavy.Walks get shorter.Sidewalks get icy.Cabin fever creeps in.And suddenly your dog is pacing, barking, whining, or bouncing off the walls — and you’re left wondering if you’re doing something wrong.A lot of dog parents quietly feel this time of year.Like progress disappears.Like they’re failing.Like everything feels harder inside their own home.But winter isn’t a setback.It’s just a season that asks for something different.In this episode, Em talks about what’s really happening when our dogs seem more restless or overwhelmed in the colder months, and what changes when we stop trying to push through and start supporting their nervous systems a little more gently instead.If winter has felt tense, chaotic, or exhausting for both of you, this conversation will feel like permission to slow down and meet your dog where they are.Free Resources & SupportFree Enrichment Guide: Paws, Brains, and FunStart here. This free guide introduces simple, low-pressure enrichment ideas to help your dog feel calmer, more fulfilled, and more connected in everyday life.👉⁠ https://tinyurl.com/enrichment-guide⁠Free 15-Minute Clarity CallFeeling stuck or unsure what your dog needs?We’ll talk through what’s going on and find the next step together.👉⁠ https://tinyurl.com/tdwafmbooknow⁠PetMatRx Supplements We TrustSupplements that support gut health and daily wellness.Use code FITZ20 to save.👉⁠ https://tinyurl.com/PETMATRXtdwafm⁠Email ⁠⁠thedogwhoaskedformore@gmail.com⁠⁠ to get in touch with EmNew episodes of The Dog Who Asked for More release every Monday and Wednesday.This podcast explores life with dogs and life with pets through dog behavior, reactive dogs, dog anxiety, and real-life dog training challenges. It supports overwhelmed pet parents who want to better understand dog body language, communication, daily routines, and canine enrichment so dog life feels clearer and more manageable. Episodes focus on dog behavior while offering practical help and support, exploring common behavior patterns, and addressing real-life challenges many pet parents face — including experiences like dog barking, habits, obedience, and socialization — while also speaking to the emotional side of living with sensitive dogs and navigating lifestyle with dogs.Hosted by a canine nutritionist, dog nutrition coach, dog trainer, and retired vet tech, the show covers canine nutrition, dog nutrition, dog food and behavior, dog gut health, training challenges, training burnout, rescue dogs, dog grief, dog enrichment ideas, dog health, and dog myths — while exploring what it looks like to build a calmer, healthier life with your dog and strengthen the dog–human bond.