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The Dog Who Asked for More: Understanding Life With Your Dog Beyond Dog Training and Behavior

Emily “Em” Breslin | Dog Trainer & Canine Nutritionist

267 episodes · Explicit

Are you tired of dog training advice that gives you one more thing to try but still leaves you wondering what you're missing?

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If you've followed the advice, learned everything you can, and still can't figure out what actually makes sense for the dog in front of you, this podcast is for you.

Named Sniffspot's #1 Dog Training Podcast in 2026 and ranked in the top 3% of podcasts globally. This is the dog community for people who love their dogs deeply and want to understand them without feeling like there's always another problem they need to fix.

I'm Em. Former vet tech, dog trainer, and canine nutritionist. I went looking for a dog community that actually understood how complicated life with dogs can be and kept finding gatekeeping, judgment, and people who'd decided their way was the only way. So I built the space I couldn't find.

Listen, and you'll learn how to:

- Better understand the dog in front of you instead of chasing one-size-fits-all advice - Use what you already know and get curious about what you might be missing - Start trusting the decisions you make and adjust when your dog gives you new information - Look at the whole dog through training, behavior, nutrition, enrichment, health, and environment - Feel less alone in the grief, burnout, uncertainty, and messy parts of life with dogs

Solo episodes, guest conversations, and real stories covering dog training, dog behavior, dog reactivity, dog nutrition, dog enrichment, dog health, dog body language, pet loss, senior dogs, and the parts of life with dogs no one really prepares you for.

New here? Start with "What Your Reactive Dog Actually Needs Isn't What You've Been Told" (released Jan 12, 2026).

🎥 Full video episodes available on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@thedogwhoaskedformore

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  1. What Your Rescue Dog Might Be Healing in You | Life With Dogs

    · 6:23 · Episode 117 · Explicit

    Did you think you were the one doing the rescuing? Rescue stories usually focus on what we give the dog: a home, safety, a second chance. But a lot of rescue dogs give something back that’s harder to put into words,…

  2. Why Your Dog Stays Off the Couch Until You Leave the Room | Dog Training

    · 43 min · Episode 116 · Explicit

    Does your dog stay off the couch only as long as you’re in the room? Baby gates, mats, and closed doors can work, until your dog figures out how to jump over them or you get tired of stepping around them. This…

  3. What Happens When You Stop Trying to Fix Your Reactive Dog | Dog Training

    · 7:29 · Episode 115 · Explicit

    Have you tried longer walks, more fetch, and more discipline, and your dog is still barking, reacting, and shutting down? It’s easy to believe the answer is always more effort, more exposure, more structure. But some…

  4. The Reason You’re Already on Your Third Dog Trainer | Dog Behavior

    · 59 min · Episode 114 · Explicit

    Have you already paid two or three trainers and your dog still isn’t any better? Every switch costs money, but it also costs time, and with serious behavior problems, time is the one thing you can’t buy back. Social…

  5. How Halloween Night Can Push Your Dog Past Their Limit | Dog Training

    · 6:08 · Episode 113 · Explicit

    Does Halloween night leave your dog barking at every knock and pacing until the last trick or treater goes home? Constant doorbells, strangers in masks, kids shrieking down the street, and a house that suddenly feels…

  6. Why Your Dog Smells Even After a Bath | Dog Health

    · 46 min · Episode 112 · Explicit

    Does your dog smell fine for a day or two after a bath, then right back to stinky? It’s easy to assume the fix is another bath, but every wash can strip away the natural oils that protect your dog’s skin, and skin…

  7. What to Do When Your Dog Is Bouncing Off the Walls | Dog Enrichment

    · 6:31 · Episode 111 · Explicit

    Is your dog bouncing off the walls now that it’s dark by dinnertime? Shorter days and colder weather can leave a high energy dog with nowhere to put it all, and more fetch or longer walks often wind them up instead of…

  8. Why Nobody Sends Flowers When a Dog Dies | Pet Loss

    · 37 min · Episode 110 · Explicit

    Has anyone ever told you it was just a dog? When a pet dies, the grief can hit as hard as any loss you’ve lived through, but the world around you doesn’t always treat it that way. There may be no time off, no cards,…

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

    · 9:43 · Episode 109 · Explicit

    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…

  10. What Your Dog Is Missing When They Solve Every Puzzle Toy in Seconds | Dog Enrichment

    · 38 min · Episode 108 · Explicit

    Does your dog finish a puzzle toy faster than it took you to load it? When a puzzle is too easy, the fun is over in seconds, and when it’s too hard, your dog gives up. The sweet spot is a challenge they can just…

  11. Why Your Reactive Dog Has Your Life on Hold | Dog Training

    · 5:42 · Episode 107 · Explicit

    Have you been putting your plans on hold until your reactive dog gets better? The vacation, the group class, the business idea, it all gets pushed to someday, after the training clicks and the barking stops. But…

  12. What Happens to Your Dog When a Court Decides Who Keeps Them | Dog Law

    · 44 min · Episode 106 · Explicit

    If you and your partner split up tomorrow, who would get the dog? Most of us see our dogs as family, but in many courtrooms they’re still treated like furniture, something to be awarded rather than cared for. That gap…

  13. How a Long Walk Can Leave Your Reactive Dog More Wired | Dog Training

    · 7:22 · Episode 105 · Explicit

    Does your reactive dog come home from a long walk even more wound up than when you left? The usual advice is always more: more walks, more exposure, more practice. But for some dogs, every outing piles on more than…

  14. The Reason This Trainer Says Prison Dogs Brought Her Back to Life | Dog Training

    · 52 min · Episode 104 · Explicit

    Have you ever felt like you messed up too badly to ever start over? Shame has a way of convincing you there’s no path back. For Madison Skoog Simpson, founder of Freed By Training, that path started in a prison dog…

  15. How Chasing a Dream With Dogs Can Cost More Than Anyone Sees | Pet Industry

    · 6:46 · Episode 103 · Explicit

    Are you working nonstop on something you love and still wondering if it’s ever going to be enough? From the outside, a dog business or podcast can look polished and full of momentum. Behind it, there are often side…

  16. When Your Dog Gets Talking Buttons, You Learn What You’ve Been Missing | Dog Training

    · 51 min · Episode 102 · Explicit

    What if your dog has been trying to tell you something specific this whole time? Dogs already understand far more words than most people give them credit for, which is why so many of us have to spell out certain ones.…

  17. The Reason Your Dog Feels Like Too Much to Handle | Dog Behavior

    · 6:15 · Episode 101 · Explicit

    Have you ever called your dog “a lot” and really meant it? Big energy, big reactions, a dog who never seems to switch off. It’s easy to assume the answer is more structure, more exercise, more rules. But sometimes…

  18. Why Most Dog Advice Is Old Mythology Wearing a New Face | Dog Training

    · 42 min · Episode 100 · Explicit

    Did most of what you know about training dogs come from a TV show? A lot of the advice still floating around, from being the boss to projecting calm energy, traces back to decades-old television, not to the science of…

  19. How It Feels to Try So Hard and Still Watch Your Dog Struggle | Dog Training

    · 7:02 · Episode 99 · Explicit

    Have you been working your heart out with your dog and still ended up in tears because they’re struggling? There’s a part of the behavior journey nobody warns you about: putting in real, consistent effort and still…

  20. Why a Shelter Dog’s Survival Can Depend on What State They’re In | Rescue Dog

    · 40 min · Episode 98 · Explicit

    Have you ever wondered what actually happens after a dog leaves an overcrowded shelter? Every year, shelters across the United States struggle with overcrowding, limited resources, and difficult decisions. But behind…

  21. The Reason Your Reactive Dog Seems to Be Getting Worse | Dog Training

    · 8:07 · Episode 97 · Explicit

    Have you ever felt like you're doing everything right with your reactive dog, but nothing seems to be working? You follow the advice. You buy the equipment. You practice the training exercises. And somehow, your dog…

  22. How GPS Fences and AI Coaching Could Change the Way You Keep Your Dog Safe | Dog Training

    · 48 min · Episode 96 · Explicit

    Have you ever worried about what would happen if your dog got loose? Whether you have a reactive dog, an adventurous dog, a service dog, or simply a dog who loves to explore, the thought of losing them can be one of…

  23. Why Fixing Your Dog’s Behavior Might Be What’s Standing Between You | Dog Training

    · 5:43 · Episode 95 · Explicit

    Have you ever felt like no matter how hard you try with your dog, it still doesn't feel like enough? Many dog parents live with the pressure of getting everything right—the perfect training plan, the perfect walk, the…

  24. What I Do Before Recommending Anything for Your Dog Isn’t What You’d Guess | Pet Industry

    · 6:14 · Bonus · Explicit

    You usually only see the finished part: the episode, the recommendation, the product I say I trust. There's a lot that happens before any of that reaches you. This week I'm recording from SuperZoo, the largest pet…

  25. How the “Easy” Golden Retriever Turned Out to Be the Reactive One | Dog Training

    · 40 min · Episode 94 · Explicit

    What if your reactive dog isn't a problem to solve—but a relationship that's asking you to slow down and listen? In this episode, I sit down with Cobia to talk about life with Magic, her reactive Golden Retriever.…

  26. The Reason Your Dog Might Secretly Hate Walks | Dog Training

    · 12 min · Episode 93 · Explicit

    Locked: Ep 93 — "Your Dog Might Actually Hate Walks and You've Been Pushing Through It Anyway" | Dog Training Confirmed the duplicated text was just an export artifact, not a real platform issue — no further action…

  27. Why the Opposite of Addiction Might Actually Be a Dog | Healing With Dogs

    · 1 h 02 min · Episode 92 · Explicit

    Have you ever felt like your dog changed your life in ways you never expected? In this powerful conversation, I'm joined by dog behavior specialist Matt Beisner for a discussion that goes far beyond dog training. We…

  28. What “Complete and Balanced” on Your Dog’s Food Doesn’t Tell You | Dog Nutrition

    · 12 min · Episode 91 · Explicit

    Is your dog's food actually supporting their health—or are you trusting a label that was never designed to tell the whole story? In this solo episode, I'm sharing the journey that completely changed the way I think…

  29. How a Color-Changing Pee Pad Can Catch Your Dog’s UTI Early | Dog Health

    · 57 min · Episode 90 · Explicit

    Why does the pet industry make everyday dog care harder than it needs to be? In this episode, I'm joined by Lindsay and Julia from Pet Life Unlimited for a conversation about innovation, pet products, dog health, and…

  30. Why You Can Start Grieving Your Dog Before They’re Gone | Pet Loss

    · 6:06 · Episode 89 · Explicit

    What do you do when your dog is still here, but you can feel time changing? If you share your life with an aging dog, you may know the feeling. The extra nap. The slower walk. The moment they pause before climbing the…

  31. The Reason Your Dog Keeps Peeing in the House | Dog Behavior

    · 33 min · Episode 88 · Explicit

    Why do dogs keep going back to the same spot to pee? If you've ever dealt with marking, potty training setbacks, or mysterious accidents that seem to happen in the exact same place over and over again, you're not…

  32. How Being Ashamed of Her Own Dog Almost Stopped This Trainer From Starting | Dog Training

    · 6:06 · Episode 87 · Explicit

    Have you ever felt like you've tried everything with your dog and nothing is working? Maybe you've followed the advice. Tried the training plan. Bought the tools. Put in the effort. And somehow, you're still feeling…

  33. Why an America’s Got Talent Trainer Says Your Pet Dog Can Do More Than You Think | Dog Training

    · 40 min · Episode 86 · Explicit

    Do dogs actually enjoy dog sports, tricks, and performance training—or are they just doing it because we ask? In this episode, I'm joined by Sarah Carson, professional dog trainer, performer, and the human behind The…

  34. What My Dog Taught Me About Peace That 15 Years of Medication Never Could | Healing With Dogs

    · 7:29 · Episode 85 · Explicit

    What if peace isn't something you earn after you've fixed everything? What if it's something you choose right now? In this deeply personal solo episode, I share how breaking my foot forced me to slow down and…

  35. How a Leading Canine Researcher Says We’ve Been Reading Dogs Wrong | Dog Behavior

    · 48 min · Episode 84 · Explicit

    What if your dog is smarter than you realize? In this episode, I'm joined by Jennifer Holland, author of Dog Smart: Life-Changing Lessons in Canine Intelligence, for a fascinating conversation about canine…

  36. Why One Woman Says Her Dog Was the Reason She Finally Left a Dangerous Situation | Healing With Dogs

    · 11 min · Episode 83 · Explicit

    Have you ever felt completely alone in your struggles with your dog? Like everyone else seemed to have it figured out while you were lying awake at night wondering what you were doing wrong? In this very first solo…

  37. What One Backyard Game Did for a High Energy Dog That Fetch Never Could | Dog Enrichment

    · 57 min · Episode 82 · Explicit

    What if your dog's behavior challenges aren't actually an obedience problem? In this episode, I'm joined by Megan, founder of SwiftPaws, for a conversation about enrichment, play, dog behavior, and why understanding…

  38. When My Reactive Dog Refused to Get Out of the Car, Everything Changed | Dog Behavior

    · 13 min · Episode 81 · Explicit

    What if your reactive dog isn't giving you a hard time? What if they're having a hard time? In this solo episode, I'm sharing the story of how I spent years misunderstanding my own dog. I thought I was helping. I…

  39. The Reason Your Dog’s Bite Has Been Building for Hours | Dog Behavior

    · 51 min · Episode 80 · Explicit

    What if your dog's aggression isn't coming out of nowhere? Many dog parents are told their dog is being stubborn, dominant, or difficult when the reality is often much more complicated. In this episode, I'm joined by…

  40. Why So Many Dog Supplements Don’t Work | Dog Health

    · 51 min · Episode 79 · Explicit

    What does it really take to build a business that helps dogs? In this episode, I'm joined by Will, co-founder and CEO of Pet Matrix, for a behind-the-scenes conversation about entrepreneurship, canine health,…

  41. How a Walk Just to the End of the Block Can Be the Best One Your Dog Gets | Dog Training

    · 43 min · Episode 78 · Explicit

    What makes a good walk for your dog? For many dog parents, the answer is distance, steps, or getting enough exercise. But what if your dog needs something completely different? In this episode, I'm joined by Laura…

  42. The Reason a Dog Trainer Told a Client to Stop Everything for 48 Hours | Dog Training

    · 1 h 01 min · Episode 77 · Explicit

    Do you need a Border Collie, Malinois, or high-drive working dog to get involved in dog sports? Not even close. In this episode, I'm joined by certified dog trainer and behavior consultant Catherine McGuire for a…

  43. What This Vet Built After Watching Hundreds of Dogs Die in Clinics | Pet Loss

    · 43 min · Episode 76 · Explicit

    How do you know when it's time to say goodbye? It's one of the hardest questions any dog parent will ever face. In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Benson and Courtney from Paws Into Grace to talk about pet loss,…

  44. How Two Dog Trainers Answer the Questions You Were Afraid to Ask | Dog Training

    · 54 min · Episode 75 · Explicit

    Not every dog is the right fit for every person—and that's okay. In this episode, I sit down with dog trainer Zoë Holloway of The Dreaded Trainer for a candid conversation about dog breeds, training philosophies,…

  45. Why One Rescue Keeps an Empty Kennel for Dogs Who Might Come Back | Rescue Dog

    · 44 min · Episode 74 · Explicit

    Ever thought about volunteering with dogs… but wondered what it’s actually like behind the scenes? It’s not just cuddling puppies. It’s meds. Laundry. Snowstorms. Poop. Hard days. Big feelings. And a whole lot of…

  46. What Happened to the Dog Abandoned With a Cruel Message on His Tag | Rescue Dog

    · 58 min · Episode 73 · Explicit

    What if making a difference didn't require changing everything? In this episode, I'm joined by Kate, the human behind Boss Dog Rick, to talk about rescue, volunteering, community, and the unexpected ways dogs can…

  47. How Getting Glasses for Her Senior Dog Changed the Way She Sees Aging | Senior Dog

    · 38 min · Episode 72 · Explicit

    Have you ever looked at your dog and realized… they’re not young anymore? The jumps are slower. The stairs feel risky. Their eyes don’t see the world the same way they used to. In this episode, Em sits down with…

  48. The Reason Trick Training Can Lead to a Calmer Dog | Dog Training

    · 51 min · Episode 71 · Explicit

    What if teaching tricks wasn’t just fun… but actually the key to a calmer dog? In this episode, Em talks with Krista from Heeler Point about life with high-energy, high-drive dogs and how trick training became more…

  49. What Not Knowing Your Local Dog Laws Could Really Cost You | Dog Law

    · 36 min · Episode 70 · Explicit

    Have you ever stopped to think about what you’re legally responsible for as a dog parent? Most of us focus on training, food, and behavior — but every state has laws that can impact your dog’s safety and your…

  50. How Your Dog’s Food Could Be Behind the Struggles You’re Seeing | Dog Nutrition

    · 1 h 10 min · Episode 69 · Explicit

    Do you ever feel like you’re trying so hard to do the right thing for your dog… but the food choices still feel impossible? We’re told to trust the labels. Trust the brands. Trust the system. But when more than half…

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