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by Emily Breslin | Dog Training, Behavior, Nutrition Coach and Retired Vet Tech
Some dogs change your life while they're here. Others keep changing it long after they're gone. If your dog changed more than your daily routine, this is for you. The Dog Who Asked for More® started because one dog kept struggling with his energy and his behavior no matter how much training or play I threw at it, and I couldn't find a single person who could tell me why. So I became the person I was looking for. This show is for anyone whose dog changed their life in ways they're still figuring out. The one doing midnight research on dog food and behavior and dog anxiety and still not sure they're getting it right. The one living with a reactive dog or anxious dog and quietly carrying the mental math that comes with it. The parking lot calculations, the exit routes, the anticipation before the walk even starts. The one whose dog became part of every decision, every routine, every version of what comes next. The one in the slow goodbye with a senior dog, watching every good day and doing the math. The one who can't fully explain to people outside this world what their dog actually means to them. I'm Em. Former vet tech, dog trainer, and canine nutritionist, but I didn't become any of that on purpose. Fitz washed out of service dog training, and his energy and behavior never added up the way training said they should. Figuring out why became the reason I rebuilt my whole life. Toby has been alongside all of it, 15 years in, still teaching me what it means to stay present for a goodbye I can already see coming. This isn't a podcast about fixing you or fixing your dog. It's the full reality of life with dogs, told through what actually happened to me. Dog behavior, dog body language, dog reactivity, dog anxiety, enrichment, dog nutrition, grief, healing with dogs, and the mental health reality of loving an animal who asks more of you than you expected. Not because you need to be fixed. Because you deserve to feel less alone in it. If you're carrying compassion fatigue, burnout, guilt, or just the specific exhaustion of loving a dog who needs more than most, you found the right place. Solo episodes, guest conversations, and real stories.
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Have you ever looked at a shelf full of dog supplements and wondered which ones actually work?With so many powders, capsules, oils, and tinctures on the market, it's easy to assume that adding more means giving your dog better support. But what if the real question isn't which supplement to buy, but whether your dog's body can actually use it? Em sits down with canine wellness expert Angela Ardolino to talk about bioavailability, ingredient quality, and why two products that look almost identical on the label can have very different effects.You'll hear:How to evaluate a supplement beyond the marketing and understand what actually makes one product different from anotherWhy ingredient quality, bioavailability, and the ingredients hiding in the "inactive" list matter as much as the active ingredient itselfWhy simplifying your dog's nutrition may do more than constantly adding something newPress play if you've ever felt overwhelmed by conflicting advice about dog nutrition and wondered whether what you're already giving your dog is actually helping.🐾 Help Us Hit the RoadWe're raising money to take this podcast on the road — an RV, a microphone, and 20 years of experience coming to you.👉https://tinyurl.com/fuelthepodcastIs your dog's food actually working for them?https://thedogwhoaskedformore.hbportal.co/public/69e576ae9fe7a5002b512596Get Angela's Guide:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jMkD7G_RobmvuHLsTV_LA1KAUG5YACho/viewLearn More about Angela:https://angelaardolino.com/This podcast explores life with dogs, dog behavior, dog behavior problems, dog obedience, dog anxiety, reactive dogs, dog reactivity, and dog training. It's for the dog community navigating overwhelm, guilt, burnout, and self-doubt while struggling to keep up with a dog who asks for more. Episodes cover canine nutrition, dog food, dog enrichment, dog body language, dog communication, emotional healing, self-trust, personal growth, and finding real relief in the connection you have with your dog. Whether you're raising a reactive dog, feeling discouraged, or simply trying to better understand your dog and yourself, this podcast helps you create a calmer life together and strengthen the bond that changes both of you. We're now building to take this conversation on the road, bringing honest support directly to dog parents around the world.Some links may be affiliate links. If you choose to purchase, it helps support the podcast and the RV tour.
Did your dog's reaction feel like it came out of nowhere?After a bite, a fight, or another frightening incident, it's easy to replay every moment and wonder what you missed. The guilt, the questions, and the belief that you should have seen it coming can stay with you for years. In this episode, I share the deeply personal story of my dog Izzy, the decision that changed my life, and the lesson that has shaped how I understand dog behavior ever since.In this episode, you'll learn:Why many dogs communicate through dog body language long before aggressive dog behavior occurs.How learning to recognize subtle stress signals can help you respond earlier and better understand what your dog is experiencing.Why looking back with today's knowledge doesn't mean you failed your dog, and how that understanding can help you move forward with compassion.If you've been carrying guilt after a difficult experience with your dog or wondering whether you missed the signs, this episode offers an honest conversation about grief, learning, and the language our dogs have been speaking all along. Understanding your dog's communication cannot change the past, but it can change what comes next.🐾 Help Us Hit the RoadWe're raising money to take this podcast on the road — an RV, a microphone, and 20 years of experience coming to you.👉https://tinyurl.com/fuelthepodcastShop What Em Uses with Fitz & TobyEnrichment tools, nutrition support, and daily essentials — all in one place.👉 thedogwhoaskedformore.myshopdot.comDog Body Language QuizNot sure what your dog's behavior is communicating? Take the free quiz and get a resource matched to your results.👉 https://tinyurl.com/dogbodylanguagequizFree 15-Minute Clarity CallFeeling stuck or unsure what your dog needs? Book a short call, and we'll talk through what's going on.👉 https://tinyurl.com/tdwafmbooknow📧 em@thedogwhoaskedformore.comThis podcast explores life with dogs, dog behavior, dog behavior problems, dog obedience, dog anxiety, reactive dogs, dog reactivity, and dog training. It's for the dog community navigating overwhelm, guilt, burnout, and self-doubt while struggling to keep up with a dog who asks for more. Episodes cover canine nutrition, dog food, dog enrichment, dog body language, dog communication, emotional healing, self-trust, personal growth, and finding real relief in the connection you have with your dog. Whether you're raising a reactive dog, feeling discouraged, or simply trying to better understand your dog and yourself, this podcast helps you create a calmer life together and strengthen the bond that changes both of you. We're now building to take this conversation on the road, bringing honest support directly to dog parents around the world.Some links may be affiliate links. If you choose to purchase, it helps support the podcast and the RV tour.
Have you ever watched your dog perform perfectly in one place, then completely fall apart somewhere else?If you have a reactive dog, you've probably felt the frustration of training that works one day and fails the next. But what if the problem isn't the training at all?In this episode, Em talks through what actually happens to a dog's ability to learn once they're pushed past what they can handle, why that changes everything they're capable of in the moment, and why so many behavior challenges seem to come out of nowhere when they rarely do.You'll hear:How to recognize the early body language signals that your dog is becoming overwhelmed before a reaction happensWhy your reactive dog may be unable to respond to cues, food, or training once they're past their limitHow changing the environment, not the training method, creates faster, more sustainable progressPress play if you've ever wondered why your dog can succeed in one environment and completely struggle in another.🐾 Help Us Hit the RoadWe're raising money to take this podcast on the road — an RV, a microphone, and 20 years of experience coming to you.👉https://tinyurl.com/fuelthepodcastShop What Em Uses with Fitz & TobyEnrichment tools, nutrition support, and daily essentials — all in one place.👉 thedogwhoaskedformore.myshopdot.comDog Body Language QuizNot sure what your dog's behavior is communicating? Take the free quiz and get a resource matched to your results.👉 https://tinyurl.com/dogbodylanguagequizFree 15-Minute Clarity CallFeeling stuck or unsure what your dog needs? Book a short call, and we'll talk through what's going on.👉 https://tinyurl.com/tdwafmbooknow📧 em@thedogwhoaskedformore.comThis podcast explores life with dogs, dog behavior, dog behavior problems, dog obedience, dog anxiety, reactive dogs, dog reactivity, and dog training. It's for the dog community navigating overwhelm, guilt, burnout, and self-doubt while struggling to keep up with a dog who asks for more. Episodes cover canine nutrition, dog food, dog enrichment, dog body language, dog communication, emotional healing, self-trust, personal growth, and finding real relief in the connection you have with your dog. Whether you're raising a reactive dog, feeling discouraged, or simply trying to better understand your dog and yourself, this podcast helps you create a calmer life together and strengthen the bond that changes both of you. We're now building to take this conversation on the road, bringing honest support directly to dog parents around the world.Some links may be affiliate links. If you choose to purchase, it helps support the podcast and the RV tour.
A dog trainer left his dog in a sprinter van with the AC running while he taught a seminar nearby. Within minutes of the AC failing, the van hit 100 degrees. He only knew because his phone started buzzing.In this episode, Em talks with Kaile from Waggle about the mental load of leaving a dog behind, whether that's at home, in the car, or in an RV, and how real-time monitoring changes what "checking on your dog" actually looks like. They get into Kaile's own story fostering Maya, a death-row shelter dog with real trauma, and what it took to trust that crate training her was the right call and not a failure.You'll hear:A real story of a temperature alert catching a dangerous situation in time to actHow monitoring tools can double as training tools, not just safety netsWhy leaving your dog safely at home isn't something to feel guilty aboutPress play if you've ever rushed home early from a trip just to make sure your dog was okay. Code EB65 gets you up to 65% off Waggle's pet monitoring tech.🐾 Help Us Hit the RoadWe're raising money to take this podcast on the road. An RV, a microphone, and 20 years of experience coming to you.👉 https://tinyurl.com/fuelthepodcastShop What Em Uses with Fitz & TobyEnrichment tools, nutrition support, and the everyday products we actually use, all in one place.👉 https://thedogwhoaskedformore.myshopdot.com📹 Check In On Your Dog From AnywhereWhether you're running errands, traveling, or at work, Waggle lets you check in with your dog in real time with live video, motion alerts, and remote camera controls, giving you peace of mind when you can't be there. Use code EB65 to save up to 65%.👉 https://tinyurl.com/wagglepets📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waggletv/Free 15-Minute Clarity CallFeeling stuck or unsure what your dog needs? Book a short call, and we'll talk through what's going on.👉 https://thedogwhoaskedformore.hbportal.co/schedule/668856198dc476001953809bQuestions📧 em@thedogwhoaskedformore.comThis podcast explores life with dogs, dog behavior, dog behavior problems, dog obedience, dog anxiety, reactive dogs, dog reactivity, and dog training. It's for the dog community navigating overwhelm, guilt, burnout, and self-doubt while struggling to keep up with a dog who asks for more. Episodes cover canine nutrition, dog food, dog enrichment, dog body language, dog communication, emotional healing, self-trust, personal growth, and finding real relief in the connection you have with your dog. Whether you're raising a reactive dog, feeling discouraged, or simply trying to better understand your dog and yourself, this podcast helps you create a calmer life together and strengthen the bond that changes both of you. We're now building to take this conversation on the road, bringing honest support directly to dog parents around the world.Some links may be affiliate links. If you choose to purchase, it helps support the podcast and the RV tour.
Have you ever had one bad day with your dog and immediately wondered if you've ruined everything?If you live with a reactive dog, you know how easy it is to turn a difficult walk, a setback, or a frustrating behavior into a story about who your dog is—or what you're doing wrong. In this episode, we explore why those stories feel so convincing, how they shape your dog training decisions, and what may actually be happening beneath the surface.You'll hear a personal story about a behavior that seemed like a breed trait but turned out to be something unintentionally taught, along with the powerful lesson that came from having someone else look at the situation with fresh eyes.By listening, you'll discover:Why one difficult day with your reactive dog is data—not proof that your dog training is failing.How the stories you tell yourself can keep you stuck and strain your relationship with my dog.A simple way to step back, gather better information, and identify what's really driving challenging behavior.If you're exhausted from second-guessing yourself and wondering whether your dog is getting worse, this episode will help you see setbacks through a clearer, more compassionate lens. Listen now and learn how to separate the facts from the story.🐾 Help Us Hit the RoadWe're raising money to take this podcast on the road — an RV, a microphone, and 20 years of experience coming to you.👉https://tinyurl.com/fuelthepodcastShop What Em Uses with Fitz & TobyEnrichment tools, nutrition support, and daily essentials — all in one place.👉 thedogwhoaskedformore.myshopdot.comFree Enrichment GuideSimple, low-pressure enrichment ideas to help your dog feel calmer and more fulfilled.👉 https://tinyurl.com/livingwiththedoginfrontofyouFree 15-Minute Clarity CallFeeling stuck? We'll talk through what's going on and find the next step together.👉 https://tinyurl.com/tdwafmbooknow📧 em@thedogwhoaskedformore.comThis podcast explores life with dogs — including dog behavior, dog anxiety, reactive dogs, dog reactivity, dog training, and the relationship with your dog. It's for dog parents navigating overwhelm, chronic stress, burnout recovery, and the challenges of life with a dog who asks for more. Episodes cover dog nutrition, canine nutrition, pet nutrition, dog food, dog enrichment, dog body language, dog communication, emotional healing, healing with dogs, self-trust, personal growth, and building a deeper connection with your dog. Whether you're raising a reactive dog, feeling discouraged, or simply trying to better understand your dog and yourself, this podcast helps you create a calmer life together and strengthen the bond that changes both of you. We're now taking this conversation on the road, bringing honest support directly to dog parents across the country.Some links may be affiliate links. If you choose to purchase, it helps support the podcast and the RV tour.
What if the thing that feels like giving up on your dog is actually the thing they need most?If you're living with a reactive dog, anxious dog, or a dog who seems constantly overwhelmed, you've probably been told to keep pushing forward. More training. More exposure. More practice. More consistency.But what if progress isn't about doing more?In this episode of The Dog Who Asked for More, Em shares the reality of living with Fitz and Toby, the management strategies that became essential from day one, and the powerful lesson that changed everything: sometimes healing happens when we stop pushing and start listening.Together, we'll explore why nervous system regulation matters, how chronic stress impacts learning, and why management isn't a sign of failure—it's often the foundation that makes real progress possible.After listening, you'll learn:Why reactive dogs often need recovery time before training can be effective.How management supports nervous system healing and creates the conditions for lasting behavior change.Why shorter walks, fewer outings, and more intentional choices may actually help your dog make progress faster.Press play to discover why pulling back isn't falling behind—and how giving your dog the space to recover may be the key to helping them move forward.🐾 Help Us Hit the RoadWe're raising money to take this podcast on the road — an RV, a microphone, and 20 years of experience coming to you.👉https://tinyurl.com/fuelthepodcastShop What Em Uses with Fitz & TobyEnrichment tools, nutrition support, and daily essentials — all in one place.👉 thedogwhoaskedformore.myshopdot.comFree Enrichment GuideSimple, low-pressure enrichment ideas to help your dog feel calmer and more fulfilled.👉 https://tinyurl.com/livingwiththedoginfrontofyouFree 15-Minute Clarity CallFeeling stuck? We'll talk through what's going on and find the next step together.👉 https://tinyurl.com/tdwafmbooknow📧 em@thedogwhoaskedformore.comThis podcast explores life with dogs — including dog behavior, dog anxiety, reactive dogs, dog reactivity, dog training, and the relationship with your dog. It's for dog parents navigating overwhelm, chronic stress, burnout recovery, and the challenges of life with a dog who asks for more. Episodes cover dog nutrition, canine nutrition, pet nutrition, dog food, dog enrichment, dog body language, dog communication, emotional healing, healing with dogs, self-trust, personal growth, and building a deeper connection with your dog. Whether you're raising a reactive dog, feeling discouraged, or simply trying to better understand your dog and yourself, this podcast helps you create a calmer life together and strengthen the bond that changes both of you. We're now taking this conversation on the road, bringing honest support directly to dog parents across the country.Some links may be affiliate links. If you choose to purchase, it helps support the podcast and the RV tour.
Did you choose your dog based on your real life—or the life you hoped you would have?When most people start looking for a dog, they focus on breeds, photos, energy levels, and what life might look like once that dog comes home. But what happens when the reality doesn't match the dream? In this episode, I sit down with Julie Swan of the Honest Dog Breeder Podcast to talk about ethical breeding, rescue dogs, dog behavior, and the often-overlooked role that lifestyle fit plays in long-term success.You'll learn:Why finding the right dog matters more than finding the "best" dog.The green flags and red flags to watch for when choosing a breeder or puppy.How lifestyle mismatches can create dog training challenges that have nothing to do with having a "bad" dog.Whether you're considering a puppy, thinking about adding another dog to your family, or trying to better understand the dog already in front of you, this episode will help you see the difference between a dog problem and a fit problem—and why that distinction changes everything. Listen now and discover what makes a successful relationship with my dog last for years.Download Julie's guide on How to Find the Right Breeder👉 https://tinyurl.com/howtofindtherightbreeder🐾 Help Us Hit the RoadWe're raising money to take this podcast on the road — an RV, a microphone, and 20 years of experience coming to you.👉https://tinyurl.com/fuelthepodcastShop What Em Uses with Fitz & TobyEnrichment tools, nutrition support, and daily essentials — all in one place.👉 thedogwhoaskedformore.myshopdot.comDog Body Language QuizNot sure what your dog's behavior is communicating? Take the free quiz and get a resource matched to your results.👉 https://tinyurl.com/dogbodylanguagequizFree 15-Minute Clarity CallFeeling stuck or unsure what your dog needs? Book a short call, and we'll talk through what's going on.👉 https://tinyurl.com/tdwafmbooknow📧 em@thedogwhoaskedformore.comThis podcast explores life with dogs — including dog behavior, dog anxiety, reactive dogs, dog reactivity, dog training, and the relationship with your dog. It's for dog parents navigating overwhelm, chronic stress, burnout recovery, and the challenges of life with a dog who asks for more. Episodes cover dog nutrition, canine nutrition, pet nutrition, dog food, dog enrichment, dog body language, dog communication, emotional healing, healing with dogs, self trust, personal growth, and building a deeper connection with your dog. Whether you're raising a reactive dog, feeling discouraged, or simply trying to better understand your dog and yourself, this podcast helps you create a calmer life together and strengthen the bond that changes both of you. We're now taking this conversation on the road, bringing honest support directly to dog parents across the country.Some links may be affiliate links. If you choose to purchase, it helps support the podcast and the RV tour.
Your dog reacted.You managed it. You got through it. You made it home.So why does it still feel like you did something wrong?In this episode, I'm talking about the part of living with a reactive dog that doesn't get discussed nearly enough: the story you tell yourself after the reaction is over.The replay. The second-guessing. The moment where one bark, one lunge, or one difficult walk somehow becomes evidence that you're failing your dog.If you've ever come home from a walk and spent the rest of the day wondering what you should have done differently, this conversation is for you.In This Episode, You'll Hear:Why reactive dog incidents often feel much more personal than they actually are.How shame turns a single reaction into evidence that you're doing everything wrong.The mindset shift that helped me stop treating every reaction like a verdict on me or my dog.Reactive dogs react.That isn't the measure of success.The real question is what happens next.Listen now for an honest conversation about reactivity, shame, and learning to separate the incident from the story you tell yourself afterward. 🐾❤️🐾 Help Us Hit the RoadWe're raising money to take this podcast on the road — an RV, a microphone, and 20 years of experience coming to you.👉https://tinyurl.com/fuelthepodcastShop What Em Uses with Fitz & TobyEnrichment tools, nutrition support, and daily essentials — all in one place.👉 thedogwhoaskedformore.myshopdot.comDog Body Language QuizNot sure what your dog's behavior is communicating? Take the free quiz and get a resource matched to your results.👉 https://tinyurl.com/dogbodylanguagequizFree 15-Minute Clarity CallFeeling stuck or unsure what your dog needs? Book a short call, and we'll talk through what's going on.👉 https://tinyurl.com/tdwafmbooknow📧 em@thedogwhoaskedformore.comThis podcast explores life with dogs — including dog behavior, dog anxiety, reactive dogs, dog reactivity, dog training, and the relationship with your dog. It's for dog parents navigating overwhelm, chronic stress, burnout recovery, and the challenges of life with a dog who asks for more. Episodes cover dog nutrition, canine nutrition, pet nutrition, dog food, dog enrichment, dog body language, dog communication, emotional healing, healing with dogs, self trust, personal growth, and building a deeper connection with your dog. Whether you're raising a reactive dog, feeling discouraged, or simply trying to better understand your dog and yourself, this podcast helps you create a calmer life together and strengthen the bond that changes both of you. We're now taking this conversation on the road, bringing honest support directly to dog parents across the country.Some links may be affiliate links. If you choose to purchase, it helps support the podcast and the RV tour.
Some dogs change your life while they're here. Others keep changing it long after they're gone. If your dog changed more than your daily routine, this is for you. The Dog Who Asked for More® started because one dog kept struggling with his energy and his behavior no matter how much training or play I threw at it, and I couldn't find a single person who could tell me why. So I became the person I was looking for. This show is for anyone whose dog changed their life in ways they're still figuring out. The one doing midnight research on dog food and behavior and dog anxiety and still not sure they're getting it right. The one living with a reactive dog or anxious dog and quietly carrying the mental math that comes with it. The parking lot calculations, the exit routes, the anticipation before the walk even starts. The one whose dog became part of every decision, every routine, every version of what comes next. The one in the slow goodbye with a senior dog, watching every good day and doing the math. The one who can't fully explain to people outside this world what their dog actually means to them. I'm Em. Former vet tech, dog trainer, and canine nutritionist, but I didn't become any of that on purpose. Fitz washed out of service dog training, and his energy and behavior never added up the way training said they should. Figuring out why became the reason I rebuilt my whole life. Toby has been alongside all of it, 15 years in, still teaching me what it means to stay present for a goodbye I can already see coming. This isn't a podcast about fixing you or fixing your dog. It's the full reality of life with dogs, told through what actually happened to me. Dog behavior, dog body language, dog reactivity, dog anxiety, enrichment, dog nutrition, grief, healing with dogs, and the mental health reality of loving an animal who asks more of you than you expected. Not because you need to be fixed. Because you deserve to feel less alone in it. If you're carrying compassion fatigue, burnout, guilt, or just the specific exhaustion of loving a dog who needs more than most, you found the right place. Solo episodes, guest conversations, and real stories.
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