Why More Training Isn’t Always the Answer—Especially When You’re Burned Out

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The Dog Who Asked for More: Training, Enrichment, and Nutrition Support for a Calmer Life with Dogs

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

120 episodes

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Is your dog’s reactivity, barking, or food struggles taking over your life? The Dog Who Asked for More (formerly Straight Up Dog Talk) helps overwhelmed dog parents find real-life solutions—turning chaos into calm through dog training, behavior, nutrition, & enrichment. 🎧 Learn how to: • Calm reactivity & barking with simple, proven steps • Choose dog food that supports gut health & behavior • Build trust & a stronger bond Hosted by Em, a dog trainer & canine nutritionist who turned her own struggles with a reactive dog into a mission to help others. You & your dog deserve this. Hit play.

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Why More Training Isn’t Always the Answer—Especially When You’re Burned Out

The Dog Who Asked for More: Training, Enrichment, and Nutrition Support for a Calmer Life with Dogs

6 minutes 45 seconds

1 month ago

Why More Training Isn’t Always the Answer—Especially When You’re Burned Out

Ever feel like you're giving everything to your dog, your dreams, your life—and still coming up empty?
You’re not alone. Burnout hits hard when you're balancing dog parenting, purpose, and pressure to keep it all together. In this honest solo episode, Em opens up about the quiet breakdowns behind the brand, and what it’s really like to keep showing up when you’re not sure how much longer you can.

You'll Learn:

Hear what success actually looks like behind the scenes of a dog-centered business
Learn how burnout affects your ability to train, connect, and support your dog
Get a grounded reframe on what progress, purpose, and dog parenting really mean in the messy middle

Press play to feel seen, supported, and reminded that you—and your dog—deserve compassion, not perfection.

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This podcast explores real-life dog behavior and training, diving into reactivity, barking, dog anxiety, aggression, picky eating, gut health, and dog food—while unpacking enrichment, mental stimulation, supplements, calming aids, and holistic pet wellness. Whether you’re raising a rescue dog, supporting a senior dog, managing a velcro dog, or just navigating life with a dog who’s asking for more, you’ll find practical tools to build trust, strengthen communication, and create a safe, thriving life together.