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The Dog Who Asked for More: Dog Training, Behavior, & Nutrition for a Calmer Life with Dogs

Emily Breslin | Dog Training, Behavior, & Nutrition | Retired Vet Tech

Does your dog’s behavior feel unpredictable or stressful—and no matter how much training you try, nothing seems to help the way it does for other dogs? The Dog Who Asked for More® is for overwhelmed dog parents doing everything right—but still feeling stuck, second-guessing every decision, and not seeing real progress. Hosted by Em, a reactive dog mom turned dog trainer, retired vet tech, and canine nutritionist—this is a space for honest conversations about body language, reactivity, anxiety,

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00:34:50

Life Feels Off With Your Dog—And Their Behavior Isn’t...

The Dog Who Asked for More: Dog Training, Behavior,... ·

2026/04/22

Have you ever felt like you’re doing everything for your dog—more training, more enrichment, more effort—and it still feels off?Like something isn’t quite clicking…even though you’re trying.Sometimes behavior isn’t about effort.It’s about fit.The rhythm of your life.Your dog’s temperament.The expectations you didn’t realize you were carrying.In this episode, Em and The Canine Detective explore the difference between a dog who needs clearer communication—and a dog whose needs don’t fully align with

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00:05:13

Loving Your Dog Feels Harder Than It Should

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2026/04/20

It can feel like everyone else’s dog got the memo… and yours didn’t.You watch dogs walk calmly through spaces that feel complicated for you. Dogs who seem to settle easily, ignore distractions, and move through life without so much planning or explaining.And somewhere in the background a quiet thought starts to grow. Why does this feel harder for us? And why does it feel like everyone else figured something out that we didn’t?Not because you don’t love your dog. Not because you expect perfection

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00:05:54

You Love Your Dog—But Training and Behavior Struggles...

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2026/04/17

Have you ever had the thought, “I don’t know if I can keep doing this”… and felt scared by what it might mean?Life with a struggling dog can quietly become heavier than expected.The extra walks.The constant management.The canceled plans.The pressure to stay patient, consistent, and calm.Many dog parents carry love and exhaustion at the same time—but rarely feel safe saying it out loud.In this episode, Em explores what that moment actually means.Because burnout doesn’t show up in people who don’t

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00:26:39

You Changed Your Dog’s Food—But the Diarrhea Keeps...

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2026/04/15

There’s a certain kind of exhaustion that comes from loving a dog whose body just won’t cooperate.The recurring diarrhea.The middle-of-the-night potty runs.The constant food changes.And the quiet fear that maybe you’re missing something.From the outside, it can look like a sensitive stomach.But when you’re living it…it feels heavier than that.In this episode, Em sits down with a dog mom who spent months searching for answers—navigating chronic gut issues, being dismissed, and second-guessing

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00:05:38

Why Your Dog Is Still Restless After Exercise (And...

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2026/04/13

Are you walking your dog more than ever… and they still seem restless, wired, or unable to settle?A lot of dog parents are doing exactly what they’ve been told—more walks, more outside time, more activity—and still feeling confused when nothing actually improves.Sometimes it even feels worse.That quiet cycle can build frustration.Guilt.And the sense that you’re missing something obvious.In this episode, Em explores why more exercise doesn’t always lead to a calmer dog—and what’s actually happening

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00:05:44

Your Dog Won’t Settle at Home—And It’s Starting to...

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2026/04/10

Your house used to feel calm.Now it feels tense.Busier.Louder.Like your dog never fully relaxes.More visitors.More plans.More coming and going.And suddenly your dog is clingier, barkier, more watchful—following you from room to room, struggling to settle after guests leave, reacting to sounds that never used to matter.It’s easy to assume it’s a training issue.That you need more structure.More exposure.More socializing.But what if it’s not about doing more?In this episode, Em explores how subtle

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00:21:58

Your Dog Deserves Better Than Prescription Dog Food...

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2026/04/08

Have you ever tried to do the “right” thing for your dog…and somehow ended up feeling more confused than when you started?For a lot of dog parents, it starts with good intentions.You read labels. You add supplements. You follow the advice. And still… something feels off. Because feeding your dog should feel simple. But somewhere along the way, it stopped being about the dog in front of you— and started being about everything else.In this episode, Em sits down with Dr. Pol to unpack how we got

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00:05:57

You’ve Tried Training… So Why Are Walks Still So Hard?

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2026/04/06

Every walk feels like a test you’re failing.You clip on the leash and your chest tightens.You’re bracing for barking, pulling, reacting, apologizing.Meanwhile other dogs pass calmly…and you’re left thinking, why can’t that be us?Somewhere along the way, walks became the report card for what makes a “good dog.”And when they’re hard, it feels personal.Like you trained wrong.Like you missed something everyone else figured out.But what if walks aren’t a test at all?In this episode, Em explores why

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00:05:44

Why Your Dog’s Behavior Feels Wired This Spring (And...

The Dog Who Asked for More: Dog Training, Behavior,... ·

2026/04/03

When you’re exhausted and your dog still can’t seem to relax… it starts to feel personal.They’re pacing.Popping up at every sound.Following you from room to room.Unable to nap.And you keep thinking — how are they still this wired when we already did everything today?Spring gets labeled as the “more activity” season.More walks.More outside.More stimulation.But for many anxious or sensitive dogs, all that input doesn’t create calm — it creates overload.What looks like hyper behavior is often a nervous

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00:17:46

Your Dog Won’t Take Treats — And It’s Not About Food

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2026/04/01

Your dog won’t take treats—and it’s not about pickiness.Treat time is supposed to be the easy part.You grab a snack.Your dog lights up.Training feels fun.Everyone wins.But lately…They turn their head away.Their stomach gets upset later.Or nothing really motivates them.And you’re left thinking—why is something this small so complicated?A lot of dog parents assume their dog is picky or stubborn.But sometimes refusal isn’t attitude.It’s information.In this episode, Em and Marcy explore how treats can

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00:06:14

Your Dog Was Doing Better — Now Everything Feels Hard...

The Dog Who Asked for More: Dog Training, Behavior,... ·

2026/03/30

When things were finally getting better… and your dog suddenly feels louder, more reactive, or just harder to live with, it’s easy to wonder what you did wrong.Spring is supposed to feel lighter.More daylight.More walks.More time outside.But for many anxious or sensitive dogs, all that “more” quietly turns into overload.More noise.More smells.More unpredictability.And when your dog’s nervous system is already full, even small moments can spill over.In this episode, Em explores why behavior often

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00:06:48

You’re Doing More Training — And It’s Making Things...

The Dog Who Asked for More: Dog Training, Behavior,... ·

2026/03/27

When you’ve tried everything — more walks, more training, more structure, more toys — and somehow you just feel more tired… it’s hard not to wonder if you’re failing your dog.You’re doing what everyone said to do.Signing up for classes.Practicing every day.Researching late at night.And still, life with your dog feels tense instead of easier.Walks feel heavy.Home doesn’t feel calm.You love them deeply… and you’re also quietly exhausted.In this episode, Em talks about why dog behavior and anxiety

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00:34:25

Your Dog Looks Confident — But Something Feels Off

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2026/03/25

What if the dog that looks the most “confident” in training… isn’t actually feeling that way at all?Some dogs look engaged.Focused.High energy.Like they’re doing everything right.But underneath that, there can be tension.Pressure.A body that isn’t fully settled.And it’s easy to miss — especially when it looks like progress.A lot of dog parents get stuck here.Not because they’re doing something wrong…But because what we’re seeing on the surface doesn’t always match what the dog is feeling

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00:07:16

Your Dog Can’t Settle — And It Might Not Be Behavior

The Dog Who Asked for More: Dog Training, Behavior,... ·

2026/03/23

When your dog isn’t acting wild — just restless, itchy, unsettled, and unable to get comfortable — it’s easy to wonder what you’re missing.Spring is supposed to feel like a reset.But for many dogs, this season brings more pollen, more irritation, and more discomfort in their bodies.And when dogs don’t feel good physically, behavior often shifts quietly.More pacing.More scratching.More getting up and down.Less rest.Nothing dramatic — just off.In this episode, Em slows things down to talk about how

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00:06:39

Your Dog’s Progress Isn’t Sticking (And It’s Not Random)

The Dog Who Asked for More: Dog Training, Behavior,... ·

2026/03/20

You finally get a calm day.And then the next one feels even harder.The barking is louder.The pacing comes back.And suddenly it feels like all your progress disappeared overnight.A lot of dog parents live in this cycle.One good day.One hard day.Back and forth.And it’s easy to start blaming yourself.Maybe I’m doing something wrong.Maybe nothing is working.Maybe we’re just stuck.But what looks like inconsistency isn’t random.It’s stress building quietly under the surface…until something small tips it

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00:30:55

When Your Dog Starts Slowing Down: Aging, Pain, or...

The Dog Who Asked for More: Dog Training, Behavior,... ·

2026/03/18

When your dog starts slowing down, it’s hard to know what you’re really seeing.They hesitate before jumping. Walks get shorter. They sleep more. And underneath it all, there’s that quiet question—is this just aging… or does something hurt?Watching a senior dog change can feel heavy. You want to do right by them. You don’t want to miss something important. And no one really prepares you for how subtle those shifts can be.In this episode, Em and Anna Webb explore what aging well actually looks

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00:06:16

Dog Parks Feel Wrong for Your Dog — And There’s a Reason

The Dog Who Asked for More: Dog Training, Behavior,... ·

2026/03/16

Have you ever walked into a dog park and felt your stomach drop?Like everyone else’s dog seems fine…but yours is stiff, overwhelmed, hiding, or suddenly “acting out.”And you’re left wondering if you’re doing something wrong.Dog parks are supposed to be fun.They’re supposed to be “good socialization.”So when your dog looks stressed or shuts down, it can feel confusing—and honestly, a little embarrassing.A lot of dog parents push through anyway.Because we’ve been told it’s what we’re supposed to do.In

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00:06:10

Why You'll Ne Stuck Training Your Dog Forever Without...

The Dog Who Asked for More: Dog Training, Behavior,... ·

2026/03/13

Why does your dog bark, lunge, freeze, or shut down… and none of the advice seems to help?You try giving space.Then structure.Then more activity.And somehow nothing quite fits.A lot of overwhelmed dog parents end up stuck here — not because they’re doing something wrong, but because very different emotions can look almost identical from the outside.Fear can look like avoidance.Frustration can look like explosive energy.And both can get labeled “bad behavior.”In this episode, Em talks about how easy

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00:34:39

When Your Dog Seems Off: Subtle Signs of Pain Most...

The Dog Who Asked for More: Dog Training, Behavior,... ·

2026/03/11

Have you ever looked at your dog and thought…They’re eating.They’re playing.They seem normal.So why does something still feel off?A lot of dog parents end up stuck in this quiet, confusing space — where behavior and health start to blur together.Training doesn’t help.Nothing looks “serious.”But your gut keeps saying something isn’t right.And then the self-doubt kicks in.Am I overthinking?Am I being dramatic?Or am I missing something important?In this conversation, Em sits down with Krista to talk

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00:06:54

Why Going on a Walk with Your Dog Gets So Much Harder...

The Dog Who Asked for More: Dog Training, Behavior,... ·

2026/03/09

You were proud of your dog’s progress.And then suddenly… it feels like you’re back at square one.The barking is louder.Walks feel harder.Everything feels closer to the surface again.And that quiet voice shows up:Did I mess something up?Spring can do this to a lot of sensitive dogs.The world gets louder.Busier.More unpredictable.More smells, more sounds, more movement, more input.And when their nervous system is already full, even small things start spilling over.In this episode, Em talks about why

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