The Dog Who Asked for More: Dog Training, Behavior, Anxiety & Dog Food for Life With Dogs

Emily Breslin | Dog Training, Behavior, Nutrition Coach and Retired Vet Tech
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Dog behavior still confusing? Training not sticking? Does daily life with your dog feel more complicated than it should? The Dog Who Asked for More® is a podcast hosted by Em — dog trainer, retired vet tech, and Certified Professional Canine Nutritionist — offering honest, judgment-free conversations about behavior, enrichment, nutrition, and nervous system clarity. This is a space for nuance, lived experience, and making sense of what your dog may actually need — without shame, pressure, or one-size-fits-all answers. Start listening. No fixing required.

  1. 1D AGO

    Your Dog’s Behavior Is Changing — And It Might Not Be Aging

    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 somewhere underneath it all, there’s that quiet worry — is this just aging… or does something hurt? Watching a senior dog change can feel confusing and heavy. You want to do right by them. You want to catch discomfort early. 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 talk about what aging well actually looks like — from joint support and slippy floors to nutrition, supplements, and red light therapy — and how small, thoughtful adjustments can make a big difference in your dog’s comfort and confidence. Because slowing down doesn’t mean the spark is gone. If you’ve been quietly worrying about your senior dog lately… press play. Free Resources & Support Dog Nutrition Quiz Not 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/feedingquiz Free 15-Minute Clarity Call Feeling stuck or unsure what your dog needs? We’ll talk through what’s going on and find the next step together. 👉⁠ https://tinyurl.com/tdwafmbooknow⁠ PetMatRx Supplements We Trust Supplements that support gut health and daily wellness.  Use code FITZ20 to save. 👉⁠ https://tinyurl.com/PETMATRXtdwafm⁠ Email ⁠⁠em@thedogwhoaskedformore.com⁠⁠ to get in touch with Em This podcast explores real life with dogs — including dog behavior, dog anxiety, reactive dogs, dog reactivity, and dog training problems. It’s for dog parents who feel overwhelmed navigating life with dogs and want a clearer understanding of their dog and a calmer daily life together. Episodes also cover dog nutrition, canine nutrition, pet nutrition, dog food, dog enrichment, dog body language, dog communication, and life with dogs — connecting behavior, health, and daily routines to help you better understand your dog and reduce stress. Affiliate links support the podcast and help fuel the RV dream 💛

    31 min

  2. 3D AGO

    Why Dog Parks Aren’t Right for Every Dog

    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 quietly push through anyway. Because we’ve been told it’s what we’re supposed to do. In this episode, Em talks about what changes when you start trusting your dog’s fear instead of fighting it — and why forcing social situations often creates more stress, not confidence. Because sometimes leaving early, creating space, or skipping the park altogether isn’t failure. It’s listening. If dog parks have ever felt wrong for you and your dog, this conversation will feel like permission to slow down and trust what you’re already noticing. Free Resources & Support Dog Body Language Quiz Not sure what your dog’s behavior is communicating?Take the free quiz and get a resource matched to your results. 👉⁠ https://tinyurl.com/dogbodylanguagequiz⁠ Free 15-Minute Clarity Call Feeling stuck or unsure what your dog needs? Book a short call, and we’ll talk through what’s going on. 👉⁠ https://tinyurl.com/tdwafmbooknow⁠ PetMatRx Supplements We Trust Support gut health and daily wellness. Use code FITZ20 to save. 👉⁠ https://tinyurl.com/PETMATRXtdwafm⁠ Email ⁠⁠thedogwhoaskedformore@gmail.com⁠⁠ to get in touch with Em New episodes of The Dog Who Asked for More release every Monday and Wednesday. This 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 💛

    6 min

  3. 6D AGO

    Why You'll Be Stuck Training Your Dog Forever Without Understanding THIS Subtle Difference in Behavior

    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 it is to misread what our dogs are feeling — and how everything shifts when we slow down and start listening for the emotion underneath instead of trying to fix the reaction on top. Because sometimes the problem isn’t the behavior. It’s that we’re responding to the wrong need. If you’ve ever felt embarrassed, confused, or like you should know better by now, this conversation will feel like someone sitting beside you saying: you’re not alone. Free Resources & Support Dog Body Language Quiz Not sure what your dog’s behavior is communicating?Take the free quiz and get a resource matched to your results. 👉⁠ https://tinyurl.com/dogbodylanguagequiz⁠ Free 15-Minute Clarity Call Feeling stuck or unsure what your dog needs? Book a short call, and we’ll talk through what’s going on. 👉⁠ https://tinyurl.com/tdwafmbooknow⁠ PetMatRx Supplements We Trust Support gut health and daily wellness. Use code FITZ20 to save. 👉⁠ https://tinyurl.com/PETMATRXtdwafm⁠ Email ⁠⁠thedogwhoaskedformore@gmail.com⁠⁠ to get in touch with Em New 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.

    6 min

  4. MAR 11

    When Your Dog Seems Off: Subtle Signs of Pain Most Pet Parents Miss

    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 about the subtle changes that are easy to overlook — small shifts in energy, appetite, mood, and behavior that sometimes have nothing to do with training at all. Because sometimes what looks like stubbornness or “just behavior” is actually your dog asking for help the only way they can. If you’ve ever second-guessed your instincts about your dog’s health or behavior, this episode will feel like someone gently saying: trust yourself. Free Resources & Support Dog Nutrition Quiz Not 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/feedingquiz⁠ Free 15-Minute Clarity Call Feeling stuck or unsure what your dog needs? We’ll talk through what’s going on and find the next step together. 👉⁠ https://tinyurl.com/tdwafmbooknow⁠ PetMatRx Supplements We Trust Supplements that support gut health and daily wellness. Use code FITZ20 to save. 👉⁠ https://tinyurl.com/PETMATRXtdwafm⁠ Email ⁠⁠thedogwhoaskedformore@gmail.com⁠⁠ to get in touch with Em 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.

    35 min

  5. MAR 9

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

    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 reactivity often spikes this time of year, what’s really happening underneath those “setbacks,” and what changes when you stop pushing for progress and start protecting capacity instead. If spring has you feeling discouraged or burned out, this conversation will feel like a deep breath and a reminder that you’re not doing anything wrong. Free Resources & Support Dog Body Language Quiz Not sure what your dog’s behavior is communicating?Take the free quiz and get a resource matched to your results. 👉⁠ https://tinyurl.com/dogbodylanguagequiz⁠ Free 15-Minute Clarity Call Feeling stuck or unsure what your dog needs? Book a short call, and we’ll talk through what’s going on. 👉⁠ https://tinyurl.com/tdwafmbooknow⁠ PetMatRx Supplements We Trust Support gut health and daily wellness. Use code FITZ20 to save. 👉⁠ https://tinyurl.com/PETMATRXtdwafm⁠ Email ⁠⁠thedogwhoaskedformore@gmail.com⁠⁠ to get in touch with Em New 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.

    7 min

  6. MAR 6

    Why Your House Feels Tense With Your Dog (and How to Create Calm)

    Does your home ever feel tense… even when nothing is technically “wrong”? Like the air feels loud. Everyone’s on edge. Your dog is pacing, barking, or constantly watching the windows. And somehow you feel responsible for calming everything — all the time. A lot of overwhelmed dog parents live in this quiet, constant state of hypervigilance. Trying harder.Training more.Doing everything “right.” And still feeling like the house never fully settles. In this episode, Em talks honestly about what’s really happening inside homes like this — why more effort doesn’t always create calm, and how safety, predictability, and nervous system recovery often matter more than any new training plan. Because sometimes what everyone needs isn’t more structure. It’s less pressure. If life with your dog has started to feel emotionally exhausting, this conversation will feel like a deep exhale. Free Resources & Support Dog Body Language Quiz Not sure what your dog’s behavior is communicating?Take the free quiz and get a resource matched to your results. 👉 https://tinyurl.com/dogbodylanguagequiz Free 15-Minute Clarity Call Feeling stuck or unsure what your dog needs? Book a short call, and we’ll talk through what’s going on. 👉 https://tinyurl.com/tdwafmbooknow PetMatRx Supplements We Trust Support gut health and daily wellness. Use code FITZ20 to save. 👉 https://tinyurl.com/PETMATRXtdwafm Email ⁠thedogwhoaskedformore@gmail.com⁠ to get in touch with Em New 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.

    6 min

  7. MAR 4

    What Your Dog’s Behavior Is Trying to Tell You

    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 & Support Dog Body Language Quiz Not sure what your dog’s behavior is communicating?Take the free quiz and get a resource matched to your results. 👉 https://tinyurl.com/dogbodylanguagequiz Free 15-Minute Clarity Call Feeling stuck or unsure what your dog needs? Book a short call and we’ll talk through what’s going on. 👉 https://tinyurl.com/tdwafmbooknow PetMatRx Supplements We Trust Support gut health and daily wellness. Use code FITZ20 to save. 👉 https://tinyurl.com/PETMATRXtdwafm Email em@thedogwhoaskedformore.com to get in touch with Em 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.

    38 min

  8. MAR 2

    Why Your Dog’s Behavior Isn’t Improving (Even When You’re Trying)

    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 & Support Dog Body Language Quiz Not sure what your dog’s behavior is communicating? Take the free quiz and get a resource matched to your results. 👉 https://tinyurl.com/dogbodylanguagequiz Free 15-Minute Clarity Call Feeling stuck or unsure what your dog needs? Book a short call and we’ll talk through what’s going on. 👉 https://tinyurl.com/tdwafmbooknow PetMatRx Supplements We Trust Support gut health and daily wellness. Use code FITZ20 to save. 👉 https://tinyurl.com/PETMATRXtdwafm Email ⁠thedogwhoaskedformore@gmail.com⁠ to get in touch with Em New 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.

    6 min
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Dog behavior still confusing? Training not sticking? Does daily life with your dog feel more complicated than it should? The Dog Who Asked for More® is a podcast hosted by Em — dog trainer, retired vet tech, and Certified Professional Canine Nutritionist — offering honest, judgment-free conversations about behavior, enrichment, nutrition, and nervous system clarity. This is a space for nuance, lived experience, and making sense of what your dog may actually need — without shame, pressure, or one-size-fits-all answers. Start listening. No fixing required.

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