Why Pleasing People Is Hurting Your Dog Training Progress

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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

2 hours ago

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 Pleasing People Is Hurting Your Dog Training Progress

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

6 minutes 15 seconds

1 month ago

Why Pleasing People Is Hurting Your Dog Training Progress

Ever feel like you're constantly explaining or apologizing for your reactive dog?

Whether it’s family pushing boundaries, strangers giving unsolicited advice, or that constant pressure to be polite—many reactive dog parents feel stuck between protecting their dog and pleasing others. In this empowering episode, Em shares the moment she stopped asking for permission—and started showing up as her dog’s advocate, with confidence and clarity.

You'll Learn:

Learn real-world advocacy scripts to use with family, strangers, or even professionals
Understand how saying “no” can deepen your training results and your dog’s trust
Shift out of shame and into calm, confident leadership—even when others don’t “get it”

Press play and reclaim your right to advocate for your dog—without guilt, shame, or over-explaining.

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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.