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💛 Judgment-free support for struggling dog parents
🎧 Real talk: dog training, behavior, & nutrition
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🐾 Hosted by Emily Breslin

12/02/2025

What I love most about talking with dog professionals like Jim is this:
everything they create is tested in real life with real dogs who actually use the product.

Not theories.
Not assumptions.
Not “this should work on paper.”

Jim has two 80-pound Dobermans — big-feeling, big-bodied, smart, sensitive dogs — and every product they design is built by asking one question first:

“What real problem are we solving for real dogs and their guardians?”

And then? They test.
And test.
And test again.
Because our dogs deserve solutions that actually hold up in the messy middle of real life — not just in marketing photos.

This episode is such a grounding reminder that the best dog products aren’t trendy…
they’re thoughtful.
They’re tested.
And they’re designed with the dog in front of you in mind.

🎧 Catch the full conversation on The Dog Who Asked for More.
Your dog deserves tools that truly support them.

Want my full list of products that actually changed our 2025? Comment FAVES and I’ll send it straight to you.

11/25/2025

Ever read a dog food label and walked away more confused than when you started?

You’re not alone—and it’s not your fault. Pet food companies have banked on that confusion for decades. 😤🐾

🎧 On this week’s The Dog Who Asked For More, Em sits down with pet food reform advocate and author Daniel Schulof to unpack the biggest dog food label change in years—and what it means for your pup’s health.

We’re diving into:
📦 What the new Pet Nutrition Facts label reveals
⚠️ How carbs have been hidden in plain sight
🥣 What carbs actually do to your dog’s health, energy, and weight

If you’ve ever thought,
“I just want to feed my dog better—but I don’t know who to trust”…
this episode is for you.

▶️ Tap the link in bio to decode your dog’s food—and walk away empowered, not overwhelmed.

11/18/2025

What if your dog could tell you exactly what they needed — whether it was comfort, a bathroom break, or help in an emergency? 🐾💬

In this week’s episode of The Dog Who Asked for More, I sit down with Mark Condon, creator of iPuppy — the smart communication button inspired by his senior dog, Champ.

What started as one man trying to understand his aging Lab turned into a global innovation changing the way we train, enrich, and communicate with our dogs.

You’ll hear:
🎧 How tech like iPuppy gives dogs a literal voice while strengthening the human connection
🧠 Why some “behavior issues” are really missed communication cues
🐶 How small tools can enhance your training, enrichment, and daily routines — especially for puppies, reactive dogs, and seniors

This episode isn’t about replacing connection with gadgets — it’s about deepening it. Because sometimes, your dog isn’t misbehaving… they’re just asking for more ways to be heard. 💛

👇 Tell me in the comments: if your dog could say one thing to you today, what would it be?

Listen 11/19 on all your favorite streaming platforms!

11/11/2025

Is your dog chewing furniture, barking nonstop, or destroying toys in minutes? 😬

What if they’re not misbehaving… but actually asking for more? 🐾

In this week’s episode of The Dog Who Asked for More, we unpack what “destructive” behavior is really trying to tell you—and how the right enrichment, nutrition, and training approach can completely change the story.

💡 You’ll learn:
🧠 Why enrichment is one of the most effective ways to reduce stress and prevent problem behaviors
🦴 What makes some “tough toys” fail—and how to choose materials that actually last (hint: brands like Soda Pup are designed for real dogs)
🥩 How to support picky eaters, power chewers, and anxious pups through food-based enrichment that taps into instinct, not impulse

🎧 Press play to learn how smarter enrichment leads to calmer days, stronger bonds, and a dog who finally feels safe, seen, and satisfied.

👇 Tell me in the comments: what’s your dog’s go-to enrichment toy right now?

11/04/2025

What if the dog who needed the most healing… was the one who came to heal you? 💔🐾

In this week’s episode of The Dog Who Asked for More, I’m sharing the story of Toby — an emaciated, reactive bait dog who wasn’t just rescued… he rescued me, too.

This isn’t just about behavior. It’s about reactivity, grief, and the kind of healing that happens when two souls choose each other — over and over again.

You’ll hear:
🐶 Why emotional safety matters more than obedience
🧠 How understanding reactivity can deepen your bond
🍖 Why nutrition and enrichment play a key role in helping rescue dogs feel secure
💛 And the one question every dog is quietly asking — that might just change everything

👉 Tune in wherever you listen to podcasts, and remember: the “work” isn’t always about training your dog. Sometimes, it’s about learning from them.

10/28/2025

Feel like your house is a maze of baby gates and blocked-off rooms?

If you’re constantly yelling “no” or managing chaos just to keep your dog out of trouble… this episode is for you. 👀🐾

🎧 On this week’s Straight Up Dog Talk, Em is joined by Jesús from to share a better way to teach indoor boundaries—without frustration or overcorrection.

We’re talking:
✨ Why baby gates and closed doors often backfire
✨ How to create indoor structure without creating stress
✨ The power of clear communication + smart tools

Whether your dog’s darting into the kitchen, counter surfing, or ignoring boundaries altogether—this episode will help you set limits that actually work.

▶️ Hit play for a practical, permission-giving convo about peaceful boundaries and what your dog might really be asking for.

10/23/2025

One of my favorite parts about educating in this space is when two people can sit down, compare experiences, challenge perspectives, and still walk away with mutual respect — and maybe even a new friendship. 💭🐾

In this conversation with Josh Beckler, we dove into some of the taboo and controversial topics the dog world tends to avoid. We didn’t agree on everything — and that’s exactly what made it so valuable.

Because growth doesn’t come from echo chambers. It comes from curiosity, conversation, and the willingness to learn from one another — even when our paths (or methods) look a little different.

🎧 Tune in to this episode of The Dog Who Asked for More to hear an honest, open discussion about reactivity, behavior, mindset, and the many ways we can support dogs and their humans.

10/21/2025

Still struggling—even after switching trainers, buying tools, and following every protocol?
You’re not alone. And it might not be you—it might be the red flags you weren’t taught to look for. 🚩🐾

🎧 In this episode of Straight Up Dog Talk, Em is joined by Josh, a former corporate investigator turned dog behavior specialist, to reveal what actually leads to breakthroughs with dogs who are reactive, anxious, or aggressive.

We’re talking:
🧠 Why curiosity—not control—is the most powerful tool

🔍 How Josh’s investigative work reshaped his approach to behavior

🚩 3 dog training red flags that waste time, money, and your dog’s trust.

If you’ve been told your dog is “too much” or “just needs more structure”… this episode might be the reset you need.

▶️ Hit play to learn how curiosity can change everything.

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