# How the Dog Advice You Trust Most Can Keep You Stuck | Dog Training

An episode of [The Dog Who Asked for More: Understanding Life With Your Dog Beyond Dog Training and Behavior](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1714293589), 6 Oct 2025, 9:43.

Audio: https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/1d952c25-f505-4d09-8329-48619fcf6a17.mp3

Are you still stuck with your dog even after following all the advice you were told was right? Some of the most repeated dog training advice sounds sensible and comes from people who mean well, but it can leave you fighting your dog instead of understanding them. This episode breaks down ten popular myths, what each one gets wrong, and what to do instead, with real moments from life with Fitz and Toby. You’ll hear: • Why being the alpha and never letting your dog win can turn training into a power struggle • What Toby’s growl was really telling everyone, and why ignoring it made things worse • The crate moment with Fitz that showed how waiting out panic can cost trust • Why comforting a scared dog doesn’t reinforce fear, and what changed when Em crawled under the covers with Toby during a storm Press play if you’ve done everything you were told and your dog is still struggling. Want More Support? The free resource mentioned in this episode is now part of a full course inside The Dog Who Asked for More community. Current free courses include: • What's Really in Your Dog's Bowl • Why Your Dog Won't Settle • Caring for Your Aging Dog • Pet Travel Preparedness Join the community to access the free courses. 👉 https://www.skool.com/the-dog-who-asked-for-more-6959/about Shop What Em Uses with Fitz & Toby Enrichment tools, nutrition support, and daily essentials — all in one place. 👉 thedogwhoaskedformore.myshopdot.com This podcast explores dog training, dog behavior, dog behavior problems, dog obedience, dog training advice, dog training tips, dog training methods, dog training at home, service dog training, dog anxiety, dog separation anxiety, reactive dogs, dog reactivity, and dog body language. Episodes also cover canine nutrition, dog food, dog enrichment, mental stimulation for dogs, senior dogs, pet loss, and life with dogs. It’s a dog community for people who want to better understand the dog in front of them, make sense of conflicting advice, improve the relationship with their dog, and figure out what actually works for their dog. Some links may be affiliate links. If you choose to purchase, it helps support the podcast and the RV tour.

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