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

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

139 episodes

2 days ago

Do you love your dog—but still feel overwhelmed by their behavior, training struggles, or daily stress? The Dog Who Asked for More is a podcast for dog parents who’ve tried the advice, followed the rules, and still feel stuck navigating dog behavior, training challenges, food choices, and guilt in everyday life with their dog. Hosted by Em, who’s lived life with a big-feeling dog, the show explores what dogs are really asking for—through behavior, food, routine, and the moments no one talks about. No perfection. No quick fixes. Just honest support. 🎧 Hit play and start feeling less alone.

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Thinking About Gifting a Dog This Holiday? Here’s What Most People Forget to Plan For

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

8 minutes 28 seconds

1 month ago

Thinking About Gifting a Dog This Holiday? Here’s What Most People Forget to Plan For

What if the hardest part of dog parenting isn’t training or behavior — but the unexpected long-term costs that no one talks about until you’re already in too deep?

If you're budgeting for food and vet visits but feel blindsided by the price of real training, enrichment tools, or nutrition changes — you're not alone. This episode breaks down the real-life expenses that come with meeting your dog’s needs well, and why planning ahead matters more than you think. Whether you’ve just brought home a puppy or are years into your journey, this conversation will shift how you think about supporting your dog responsibly — and sustainably.

In this episode:

Learn the overlooked financial realities of long-term dog parenting — from training to behavior support to nutrition needs.
Discover how to create a budget that works for your actual dog, not just the one you hoped for.
Hear why financial preparation isn't about perfection — it’s about being ready to say “yes” without fear when your dog needs you most.

Hit play to find out how financial clarity can help you show up more confidently — and compassionately — for the dog in front of you.

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This podcast explores real-life dog behavior and training through the lens of a canine nutritionist, dog coach, and retired vet tech—diving into reactivity, dog obedience, dog health, dog food, dog habits, dog lifestyle, canine enrichment, pet enrichment, dog myths, and what it actually takes to support reactive dogs safely and calmly. Whether you’re a dog mom navigating reactivity, building the human–dog bond, choosing dog products, or just trying to create a calmer dog life with your canine, you’ll find grounded strategies to build trust, improve dog behavior, and help your dog feel safe, understood, and supported.