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The Dog Who Asked for More: Life With Dogs and Behavior Support

Emily Breslin | Dog Training, Behavior, Nutrition Coach and Retired Vet Tech

Dog behavior still confusing? Training not sticking? Does life with your dog feel harder than it should — even when you’re trying to do everything right? The Dog Who Asked for More® is a podcast hosted by Em, offering honest, judgment-free conversations about behavior, training, enrichment, nutrition — and the emotional reality of living with dogs who don’t fit neatly into the advice boxes. This is a space for nuance, lived experience, and making sense of what your dog might actually need —

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00:06:07

How To Use Enrichment and Safe Spaces To Support Your...

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2025/10/20

Think Halloween is just “one fun night” for your dog? Think again.For anxious, reactive, or aging dogs, Halloween can feel like a full-blown sensory attack—from loud doorbells and chaotic costumes to unfamiliar visitors and unpredictable energy. This episode explores how those “fun traditions” can trigger overwhelm and dysregulation in even well-loved dogs.In this episode:Understand why Halloween is not a healthy training opportunity for sensitive dogsLearn how to use enrichment, safe spaces, and

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00:46:28

Why Bathing Isn’t the Answer to Your Dog’s Smell or Itch

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2025/10/15

Is your dog still itching, stinking, or acting off—even after regular baths?Most dog parents don’t realize that frequent bathing can actually make things worse. Overbathing disrupts your dog’s skin barrier, triggering inflammation, behavioral issues, and even gut health problems.In this episode:Learn the hidden signs of skin imbalance often mistaken for "bad behavior"Discover a low-stress, holistic skin care routine that supports full-body wellnessGet expert-backed product recommendations

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00:06:31

Skip the Walk—Try Enrichment Instead

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2025/10/13

Can’t get your dog out for a walk—but they’re still bouncing off the walls?You’re not alone. For many reactive, anxious, or high-energy dogs, traditional exercise isn’t always possible—or even helpful. In this solo episode, Em shares 7 indoor enrichment games built for real life, emotional regulation, and nervous system support.In this episode:Get 7 practical games that help your dog burn energy without overstimulationLearn why stillness and sniffing might help more than fetch or runningDiscover how

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00:36:36

Stop Telling People to Move On After Losing a Pet

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2025/10/08

There’s so much pressure to “move on” after losing a pet.But real grief doesn’t follow a timeline—and it doesn’t need to be fixed.In this heart-centered episode of Straight Up Dog Talk, Em is joined by Anne-Marie Farage-Smith, grief educator and author of Healing Wisdom for Pet Loss. Together, they explore the complex and often misunderstood world of pet loss grief—including anticipatory, disenfranchised, and complicated grief. If you’ve ever felt like your sadness was “too much” or unsupported,

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00:09:43

10 Dog Training Myths That Could Be Hurting Your...

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2025/10/06

You’ve read the advice. Tried the tips. Bought the tools.So why does everything still feel so hard?In this myth-busting episode of Straight Up Dog Talk, Em breaks down ten outdated or oversimplified dog training rules that may actually be stalling your progress. From dominance-based narratives to one-size-fits-all expectations, these myths can leave even the most committed dog parents feeling stuck and second-guessing themselves.You’ll learn:• Which popular dog training myths are harming more than

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00:38:10

Stacking Enrichment for a Calmer, More Focused Dog

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2025/10/01

Does your dog still seem wired after walks, blow through puzzle toys in seconds, or destroy things when bored? You're not failing them—you just haven't found the right kind of mental enrichment yet.In this episode of Straight Up Dog Talk, Em is joined by Aina, founder of Pawzler, to break down why most enrichment toys fall short—and how a smarter, modular approach can reduce reactivity, anxiety, and destructive behavior. You'll learn how to stack enrichment intentionally, combining

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00:05:41

The Emotional Side of Dog Training No One Talks About

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2025/09/29

Ever feel like you're chasing progress—but getting further from peace?In this behind-the-scenes solo episode, Em opens up about the real story behind the podcast, the RV dream, and what it’s taken emotionally to keep going. From burnout to belief, this isn’t just about logistics—it’s about the quiet, gritty work of building something that matters, even when you feel like you're falling apart.You’ll Learn:What burnout really looked like behind the scenes of Straight Up Dog TalkWhy the RV

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00:44:25

Ending Kill Shelters for Pets: The A-CAP Framework

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2025/09/24

We call them family—but the law still calls them property.In this episode, animal-law mediator and advocate Suzana Gartner, author of A Voice for Animals, breaks down what “pets as property” means in real life—custody, inheritance, cruelty cases, and shelter outcomes—and how practical policy + community action can move us toward a true no-kill future. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the shelter crisis or confused by the legal maze, this conversation turns compassion into clear next steps.You’ll

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00:07:21

The #1 Mistake Keeping Reactive Dogs Stuck: When...

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2025/09/22

Is your reactive dog still struggling—even with daily walks, enrichment, and “doing everything right”? You’re not failing. In this solo episode, Em shares the hard truth she learned with Fitz: he wasn’t under-exercised—he was overstimulated. The more they walked, the more dysregulated he became.💡 You’ll learn:• How to recognize dysregulation (and why it’s not “just high energy”)• Why traditional walk-based advice can keep reactive dogs stuck• What Em did instead—step by step—to help Fitz actually

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00:52:15

What Prison Dog Programs Can Teach Us About Healing,...

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2025/09/17

What can prison dog programs teach us about healing, structure, and hope?In this episode of Straight Up Dog Talk, Mattison Skoog-Simpson (Freed By Training) shares how working with dogs inside prison helped her rebuild her life—and how compassion, communication, and second chances can transform both people and dogs.Most of us are told to “fix” behaviors fast. But as you’ll hear, efficiency isn’t everything—and real progress comes when we slow down, connect, and rebuild trust.How prison dog programs

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00:06:45

Burnt Out But Still Building: What Dog Moms Don’t...

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2025/09/15

Burnt out, overwhelmed, and still chasing your dream? You’re not alone.In this raw solo episode, Em shares the unfiltered truth about what it really looks like to keep going when you’re exhausted, unsure, and still trying to make something meaningful happen.From scrubbing floors to podcasting through burnout, this is a behind-the-scenes look at what no one tells you about balancing your dreams, your dogs, and your sanity.💡 You’ll hear:• What people don’t see behind the podcast and progress• How Em

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00:51:01

Can Dogs Really Talk? The Truth About Button Training

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2025/09/10

🐾 Can dogs really talk? Tilda’s button journey shows how communication can transform your bond—and change how we see canine intelligence.In this episode of Straight Up Dog Talk, Em sits down with Molissa to share the incredible story of Tilda—a dog using buttons to “speak” her mind. From the first button press to emotional breakthroughs, you’ll hear how Tilda’s journey has inspired a global community of dog lovers.💡 You’ll learn: How Tilda started learning to use buttons Training methods that

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00:06:15

Reactive Dogs: Why Advocacy Matters More Than Excuses

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2025/09/08

In this dog training podcast episode, Em shares how to advocate for your reactive dog—setting boundaries, saying no, and protecting trust without guilt.Do you ever feel like you’re constantly justifying your dog’s behavior to others?In this episode of Straight Up Dog Talk, I share the moment everything shifted—the first time I stopped explaining Fitz and started advocating for him. From awkward family events to pushy strangers, I’ve been there. And I know how hard it is to speak up when the world

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00:42:13

Does Clicker Training Actually Work Better for Dogs?

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2025/09/03

In this dog training podcast episode, Em and Annie Grossman share why positive reinforcement and science—not dominance—create lasting results.What if we could combine heart and behavioral science to train dogs—without relying on dominance or intimidation?In this inspiring conversation, Em sits down with Annie Grossman, founder of School for the Dogs and author of How to Train Your Dog with Love + Science, to talk about building connection through positive reinforcement and how our differing yet

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00:07:01

Letting Go of Perfect Dog Parenting – What Actually...

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2025/09/01

You followed every tip. You stuck to the plan. You tried to be the perfect pet parent—so why does it still feel like you’re failing?In this raw and validating episode, Em opens up about the emotional cost of trying to do everything “right”—and still watching your dog struggle.💔 This is the episode for the person who’s burned out, overwhelmed, and starting to doubt themselves.🎧 You’ll learn:• Why training protocols can backfire emotionally• The hidden toll of doing “everything right” and seeing no

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00:39:33

Dog Rescue Flights: How Pilots Save Shelter Dogs from...

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2025/08/27

In this animal rescue podcast episode, Pilots to the Rescue shares how aviation saves shelter dogs from euthanasia and flies them into forever homes.What if the difference between life and death for a shelter dog… was a pilot?In this incredible episode, Em sits down with Michael Schneider, founder and “Top Dog” of Pilots to the Rescue, to celebrate 10 years of flying animals out of danger and into forever homes. Michael shares how he turned his passion for aviation into a lifesaving mission—and how

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00:08:06

Reactive Dog Behavior: 3 Truths I Wish I Knew

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2025/08/25

In this reactive dog podcast episode, Em shares 3 lessons from training Fitz—why walks made things worse and how regulation matters more than obedience.💭 I thought I was doing everything right.But nothing was working—because I was starting from the wrong place.Reactivity training can feel like a full-time job. And when you’re doing all the things but your dog is still barking, lunging, or spiraling… it’s easy to feel like you’re failing.In this episode of Straight Up Dog Talk, I’m sharing the 3

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00:48:15

GPS Safety for Dogs: Never Lose Your Dog Again

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2025/08/20

In this dog safety podcast episode, Em and David from SATELLAI share how GPS dog collars with satellite tracking protect pets—even off-grid without cell service.What would you do if your dog ran off…And you couldn’t call them back?Couldn’t see where they were?Couldn’t even track them?For most of us, GPS collars only work if we have cell service.But what if you’re hiking, off-grid, or in panic mode with no way to connect?In this episode of Straight Up Dog Talk, I’m joined by David from

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00:05:42

Why Dog Parents Don’t Have to Be Perfect to Support...

The Dog Who Asked for More: Life With Dogs and... ·

2025/08/18

In this reactive dog podcast episode, Em shares how letting go of perfection—and the E-collar—changed everything for her and Fitz.✨ I thought I had to be perfect to help my reactive dog.Turns out, I just had to be present.Five and a half years ago, I was standing in a quiet parking lot, holding the leash of a barking, overwhelmed dog—using an E-collar, doing everything I was told—and still, it wasn’t working.That was the moment I realized:Maybe the problem wasn’t my dog.Maybe it was the pressure I

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00:06:13

Behind the Scenes at SuperZoo – What Pet Trade Shows...

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2025/08/17

In this pet industry podcast episode, Em takes you behind the scenes at SuperZoo—the biggest North American trade show for pet products, brands, and trends.Ever wondered what really happens at the biggest pet industry trade show in North America?In this special live episode of Straight Up Dog Talk, I’m coming to you from SuperZoo in Las Vegas—the ultimate behind-the-scenes look at where the pet industry comes to launch, connect, and showcase what’s next.💡 Here’s what we’ll cover:• What trade shows

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