Is your dog dreading Thanksgiving dinner as much as you are?

In this episode of The Dog Who Asked for More, we talk about what it really means to advocate for your dog during the holidays—especially when guests, noise, and changes in routine can push sensitive or reactive dogs to their limits. Through the stories of Toby and Fitz, you’ll learn why skipping events isn’t failing your dog—it’s respecting their needs through thoughtful training and intentional enrichment.

In this episode:

• Learn how to use enrichment strategies—like frozen lick mats and calm zones—to ease your dog’s stress

• Hear the difference between managing behavior vs. forcing training under pressure

• Discover why saying “no” to socialization can actually support your dog’s long-term training progress

  
  

Press play to explore how to replace guilt with grounded decisions that support your dog’s training, emotional wellbeing, and enrichment needs—especially when life gets loud.

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This podcast explores life with dogs and life with pets, focusing on the dog–human bond and what it truly takes to bond with your dog through dog enrichment, behavior guidance, dog reactivity support, reactivity awareness, reactive dogs, reactive dog training, calming reactive dogs, dog training, dog training tips, training rescue dogs, pet training, dog obedience, dog behavior, dog behaviour, dog socialization, dog barking, dog habits, dog health, dog life, dog myths, and positive reinforcement for all dogs — rescue dogs, velcro dogs, anxious dogs, reactive dogs, high-energy dogs, big-feeling dogs, and family pets. Hosted by a canine nutritionist, nutrition coach, dog coach, dog coaching specialist, and retired vet tech, each episode covers dog food, canine enrichment, dog training, dog nutrition, canine nutrition, dog gut health, dog grief, dog products, and science-backed routines that help dogs feel safer, healthier, calmer, and more understood. You’ll discover practical steps, enrichment ideas, behavior strategies, and daily habits to support any dog and create a more confident, connected life with dogs.