The Dog Who Asked for More: Helping You Bond, Enrich, and Build a Calmer Life with Your Dog

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

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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 — without shame, pressure, or one-size-fits-all answers. Start listening — no fixing required.

Episode Date
Why Your “High-Energy” Dog Might Actually Be Anxious
Feb 16, 2026
Why It Feels Like Your Dog Isn’t Listening (Even When They Are)
Feb 13, 2026
Why Life With an Anxious Dog Feels So Exhausting (and So Lonely)
Feb 11, 2026
Nobody Talks About How Hard the First Weeks With a Puppy Really Are
Feb 09, 2026
Why Your Dog’s Stomach Still Feels Off (Even After Chicken and Rice)
Feb 06, 2026
Why Your Dog Might Need Support, Not More Training
Feb 04, 2026
The Guilt Around Crates and Muzzles No One Talks About
Feb 02, 2026
Why Your Dogs Don’t Get Along (And Why That’s Actually Normal)
Jan 30, 2026
Why Mealtime Feels Stressful for Some Dogs
Jan 28, 2026
Why Winter Makes Everything Feel Harder With Your Dog
Jan 26, 2026
The Signals Before the Struggle: What Your Dog’s Body Language Is Trying to Say
Jan 23, 2026
Confused About Dog Vaccine Boosters? Here’s What Actually Matters
Jan 21, 2026
Why More Exercise Isn’t Helping Your Dog’s Behavior
Jan 19, 2026
The Link Between Dog Food and Daily Behavior Struggles You Might Be Missing
Jan 16, 2026
What If Your Dog’s Outbursts Aren’t Bad Behavior—but a Sign They’re Overwhelmed?
Jan 14, 2026
You’ve Trained. You’ve Tried Everything. So Why Is It Still So Hard?
Jan 12, 2026
When Walks With Your Dog Feel Like Too Much
Jan 09, 2026
When Loving Your Dog Starts Feeling Like a Full-Time Job
Jan 07, 2026
Why Your Dog’s Food Might Not Be Working Like You Think
Jan 05, 2026
Confused By Your Dog’s Behavior? Here’s What You Might Be Missing
Jan 02, 2026
Living With Dog Hair Everywhere (And What Finally Made It Easier)
Dec 31, 2025
Why Your “High-Energy” Dog Might Actually Be Overwhelmed
Dec 29, 2025
When Your Aging Dog Starts Acting “Off”
Dec 24, 2025
Why Your Dog Feels “Off” After the Holidays
Dec 22, 2025
Why Routines Helped My Dog More Than Rules Ever Did
Dec 19, 2025
What Button Communication Taught Me About Really Listening to My Dog
Dec 17, 2025
The Pressure to Have a “Good Dog” Is Exhausting
Dec 15, 2025
If Your Service Dog Feels Burned Out, You’re Not Imagining It
Dec 10, 2025
If Your Dog Struggles When Guests Come Over, You’re Not Alone
Dec 08, 2025
When Car Rides With Your Dog Feel Chaotic Every Time
Dec 03, 2025
The Dog Expenses No One Warns You About
Dec 01, 2025
Confused by Dog Food Labels? What the New Nutrition Facts Box Actually Means
Nov 26, 2025
Why Your Dog Gets Stressed Before Guests Even Arrive
Nov 24, 2025
What If Your Dog Could Tell You Exactly What They Need?
Nov 19, 2025
When “Bad Behavior” Is Actually a Food Problem
Nov 17, 2025
Think Your Dog Needs More Training? They Might Need Enrichment Instead
Nov 12, 2025
Holiday Guests Stressing Your Dog Out? Here’s Why
Nov 10, 2025
When Loving a Rescue Dog Isn’t Enough
Nov 05, 2025
Why Love Alone Doesn’t Heal a Rescue Dog
Nov 03, 2025
When Your House Feels Chaotic Because of Your Dog
Oct 29, 2025
Why I Changed the Name of This Podcast — And What It Means for You
Oct 27, 2025
Training Isn’t Helping Your Reactive Dog? Here’s Why
Oct 22, 2025
When Halloween Feels Like Too Much for Your Dog
Oct 20, 2025
Bathing Your Dog More… But They Still Smell? Here’s Why
Oct 15, 2025
When Walks Aren’t Helping Your Dog Anymore
Oct 13, 2025
Why Losing a Dog Hurts So Much — And Why Your Grief Is Real
Oct 08, 2025
Dog Training Isn’t Working? 10 Myths That Keep You and Your Dog Stuck
Oct 06, 2025
Why More Walks Don’t Tire Your Dog — Smarter Enrichment Does
Oct 01, 2025
Stop Waiting for Your Dog to Be “Better” to Start Living Your Life
Sep 29, 2025
In the Eyes of the Law, Your Dog Is Property — Here’s Why That Matters
Sep 24, 2025
When Walks Make Your Dog More Wired — What to Do Instead
Sep 22, 2025
From Prison to Purpose — The Dogs That Saved Her
Sep 17, 2025
The Part No One Sees About Building a Life With Dogs
Sep 15, 2025
Can Dogs Really Use Buttons to Talk? Here’s What Happens When They Do
Sep 10, 2025
My Dog Wasn’t “Too Much” — He Was Overwhelmed
Sep 08, 2025
What Most People Get Wrong About Dog Training
Sep 03, 2025
When Dog Training Isn’t Working (Even Though You’re Trying So Hard)
Sep 01, 2025
How Rescue Flights Give Shelter Dogs a Second Chance at Life
Aug 27, 2025
Why Dog Training Isn’t Working for Your Dog
Aug 25, 2025
How to Keep Your Dog Safe Off-Leash (Even When You Travel)
Aug 20, 2025
Why Traditional Dog Training Didn’t Work for My Dog
Aug 18, 2025
Before I Recommend Anything for Your Dog, I Do This
Aug 17, 2025
When Your Dog Can’t Handle Walks, Cars, or Public Places
Aug 13, 2025
When Your Dog Hates Walks (And You Feel Guilty Skipping Them)
Aug 11, 2025
How Dogs Help Us Heal: Mental Health, Growth, and Feeling Less Alone
Aug 06, 2025
Kibble vs Raw: How I Started Rethinking My Dog’s Nutrition
Aug 04, 2025
Dog Pee Pads, Grooming, and the Stuff Nobody Talks About
Jul 30, 2025
Life With a Senior Dog: The Quiet Grief We Don’t Talk About
Jul 28, 2025
How to Stop Your Dog From Peeing in the House (Without Sprays or Shame)
Jul 23, 2025
Feeling Like You’re Failing Your Dog? How to Reset and Rebuild Trust
Jul 21, 2025
From Puppy to Performance Dog: Training Tricks, Sports, and Confidence
Jul 16, 2025
How Calming My Nervous System Changed My Reactive Dog (And My Life)
Jul 14, 2025
Understanding Your Dog: What Canine Intelligence and Body Language Are Trying to Tell You
Jul 09, 2025
Feeling Overwhelmed With Your Dog? You’re Not Alone
Jul 03, 2025
What to Do When Your Dog Still Isn’t Tired After Exercise
Jul 02, 2025
Your Dog Isn’t Giving You a Hard Time — They’re Having a Hard Time
Jun 30, 2025
Why Dogs Bite: Understanding Fear, Stress, and Body Language
Jun 25, 2025
Why Most Dog Supplements Don’t Work — And What Actually Makes a Difference
Jun 18, 2025
Better Dog Walks: Leash Skills, Space, and Real-World Manners
Jun 11, 2025
Dog Sports for Everyday Dogs: Agility, Rally, and Mental Exercise Explained
Jun 04, 2025
What to Expect During In-Home Pet Euthanasia
May 28, 2025
What Most People Get Wrong About Dog Training
May 21, 2025
What It’s Really Like to Volunteer at a Dog Rescue
May 14, 2025
The Truth About Shelter Dogs No One Talks About
May 07, 2025
Caring for a Senior Dog: Vision Loss, Surgery, and Showing Up Anyway
Apr 30, 2025
Why Trick Training Changes Everything for High-Energy Dogs
Apr 23, 2025
The Dog Laws Most Pet Parents Don’t Know Exist
Apr 16, 2025
The Truth About Dog Food Carbs, Obesity, and What Your Dog Really Needs
Apr 09, 2025
Can Reiki Help Dogs With Anxiety, Stress, and Recovery?
Apr 02, 2025
Handmade Dog Collars & Leashes That Give Back
Mar 26, 2025
Pet Loss Grief, Guilt, and Euthanasia: How to Know When It’s Time
Mar 19, 2025
What’s Really in Your Dog’s Food Bowl
Mar 12, 2025
Feeding the Dog in Front of You: Rethinking Kibble, Raw, and Real Nutrition
Mar 05, 2025
How Pet Parents Are Turning Dog Instagram Accounts Into Income
Feb 26, 2025
What It Really Takes to Train Your Own Service Dog
Feb 19, 2025
When Loving Your Dog Feels Exhausting: Mental Health Support for Struggling Dog Parents
Feb 12, 2025
How Dog Enrichment Supports Behavior—Even If You’re Tired, Busy, or On a Budget
Feb 05, 2025
How Dog Rescue Work Affects Your Mental Health—and Why Burnout Is So Common
Jan 29, 2025
How Breed Bias Impacts Dogs, Dog Behavior, and the People Who Love Them
Jan 22, 2025
How Functional Mushrooms Support Dog Immunity, Gut Health, and Daily Wellness
Jan 15, 2025
Training Rescue Dogs in Prison: Second Chances for Dogs—and the Humans Who Train Them
Jan 08, 2025
Dog Training Isn’t Just About Dogs
Jan 01, 2025
When a Dog Rescue Disappears: What Every Foster Dog Parent Should Know
Dec 25, 2024
How TV Dog Trainers Build Focus, Confidence, and Calm in Any Environment
Dec 18, 2024
How to Choose Between Adoption or a Breeder Without Regret
Dec 11, 2024
Stress-Free Travel With Your Dog: How the Right Environment Changes Behavior
Dec 04, 2024
How Rescue Dogs Help Us Heal From Burnout and Start Over
Nov 27, 2024
Ways to Support Dog Rescue (Even If You’re Not Fostering or Adopting)
Nov 20, 2024
Why Training Isn’t Working for Your Dog (And What You Might Be Missing)
Nov 13, 2024
When Dog Parks Make Behavior Worse: Safer Off-Leash Options for Sensitive Dogs
Nov 06, 2024
How One Rescue Helps Women Escape Abuse Without Leaving Their Dogs Behind
Oct 30, 2024
How Reward-Based Dog Training Builds Trust, Confidence, and Better Behavior
Oct 23, 2024
Not Every Behavior Problem Is a Dog Training Problem
Oct 16, 2024
Why the Right Leash and Gear Can Make Dog Walks and Training So Much Easier
Oct 09, 2024
What Really Happens at a Board-and-Train—and How to Know If It’s Right for Your Dog
Oct 02, 2024
How Better Gut Health & Smarter Supplements Can Support Your Dog’s Energy and Digestion
Sep 25, 2024
How Enrichment & Love Gave a Senior Rescue Dog Joy After a Terminal Diagnosis
Sep 18, 2024
Why High-Energy Dogs Need Enrichment — Not Just More Training
Sep 11, 2024
Why Pet Loss Breaks More Than Your Heart — It Disrupts Your Dog Routine, Training, and Daily Life
Sep 04, 2024
How the Dog Park Helped One Rescue Dog Build Confidence and Connection
Aug 28, 2024
Grief After Pet Loss: The Emotional Impact of Saying Goodbye to a Dog
Aug 21, 2024
Rescue or Breeder? How to Choose What’s Right for Your Dog and Your Life
Aug 14, 2024
Why Enrichment Isn’t Extra—It’s Essential for Your Dog’s Behavior and Training
Aug 07, 2024
Why Changing Your Dog Training Approach Isn’t “Giving Up”
Jul 30, 2024
How Fake Service Dogs Put Real Service Dogs—and Disabled Handlers—at Risk
Jul 24, 2024
Why Structure and Enrichment Matter Even More in a Multi-Dog Home
Jul 17, 2024
What It’s Really Like to Raise a Bully Breed Dog in a Judgmental World
Jul 10, 2024
When a Dog Loss Redefines Your Life and Purpose
Jul 03, 2024
Why Your Dog Destroys Toys When You Leave—and How to Help
Jun 26, 2024
How to Choose a Dog Trainer and Feel Confident at Your First Session
Jun 19, 2024
Can CBD Help an Anxious Dog? What to Know Before You Try It
Jun 12, 2024
Fostering Rescue Dogs While Grieving: Life, Loss, and Learning to Love Again
Jun 05, 2024
Life with Multiple Dogs: Managing Enrichment, Behavior, and Burnout at Home
May 29, 2024
Living with Dog Separation Anxiety: When Leaving the House Feels Impossible
May 22, 2024
Loving a Dog You Can’t Safely Help: The Reality of Severe Dog Aggression (NSFW)
May 15, 2024
Why Living With Dogs Doesn’t Mean Giving Up the Things You Love
May 08, 2024
Feeling Overwhelmed With Your Dog? Why Connection Matters More Than Getting It Right
May 01, 2024
Dog Sports for Everyday Dogs: A Simple Way to Channel Energy and Strengthen Your Bond
Apr 24, 2024
Caring for a Dog With Cancer: Food, Comfort, and Getting Through Each Day
Apr 17, 2024
Loving Rescue Dogs Through Behavior Struggles and Loss
Apr 10, 2024
Trick Training for Nervous Dogs: Building Focus, Confidence, and Calm
Apr 03, 2024
How to Help Your Dog Heal During Heartworm Recovery
Mar 27, 2024
Healthy Dog Treats That Support Rescue Dogs and Better Nutrition
Mar 20, 2024
Backyard Breeding and Dog Behavior: How Early Trauma Affects Training and Daily Life
Mar 13, 2024
Dog Gut Health: How Nutrition and Supplements Actually Support Behavior and Digestion
Mar 06, 2024
Pet Loss and Guilt: What It Really Feels Like to Say Goodbye to Your Dog
Feb 28, 2024
What Life with 4 Rescue Dogs Teaches You About Behavior, Training & Patience
Feb 21, 2024
Why Every Dog Needs an ID Tag — Even If They’re Microchipped
Feb 14, 2024
Why “Premium” Dog Food Isn’t Helping Your Dog’s Itching, Anxiety, or Gut Issues
Feb 07, 2024
Dog Sports Aren’t Just for “Perfect” Dogs
Jan 31, 2024
What Fostering a Rescue Dog Really Looks Like (Behavior Challenges, Grief, and Connection)
Jan 24, 2024
Outdoor Enrichment for Dogs: Building Confidence, Calm, and Connection Outside
Jan 17, 2024
Why Good Dogs Are Being Euthanized: Inside Today’s Shelter Overcrowding Crisis
Jan 10, 2024
Overwhelmed With Your Dog? This Podcast Is for You
Jan 03, 2024
Breed Isn’t Behavior: Why Dog Bans Miss the Real Problem
Jan 03, 2024
Stop Trying to Be the “Alpha”: Why That Advice Hurts Your Dog
Jan 03, 2024
The Big Announcement That Will Change Straight Up Dog Talk
Dec 06, 2023
Straight Up Dog Talk: A Safe Space for Real Conversations (Promo)
Oct 30, 2023