Behind the Tricks: The Emotional Side of Dog Performance

Behind the Tricks: The Emotional Side of Dog Performance

Update: 2025-07-16
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In this dog training podcast episode, America’s Got Talent finalist Sara Carson shares the truth about trick training, performance pressure, and trust with dogs.

🎤 What does it really take to train a trick dog who can perform on a global stage—and still be your best friend at home?

In this episode of Straight Up Dog Talk, Em sits down with the incredible Sara CarsonAmerica’s Got Talent finalist, top dog trainer, and creator of The Super Collies—for a raw and inspiring look at what life is really like behind the spotlight.


💡 You’ll learn:
• What most people don’t see about the emotional side of performing with dogs• How Sara builds unbreakable trust to teach epic tricks and stunts• The pressure of competitions, expos, and public judgment—and how she handles it• Why fun, community, and connection matter just as much as the training itself


If you’ve ever wanted to level up your training, connect more deeply with your dog, or just hear the truth behind the “famous dog” world—this episode will challenge and inspire you.

🎧 Listen now and remember: every extraordinary trick starts with one small moment of trust.


🎙️ Guest Info:📲 Follow Sara and The Super Collies on Instagram: @thesupercollies


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Behind the Tricks: The Emotional Side of Dog Performance

Behind the Tricks: The Emotional Side of Dog Performance

Emily Breslin | Dog Training, Behavior, and Nutrition Expert