The Dog Who Asked for More: Behavior, Reactivity, Anxiety & Nutrition When Training Isn’t Working
Emily Breslin | Dog Behavior, Training & Nutrition | Retired Vet TechDoes your dog’s behavior feel unpredictable or stressful—and no matter how much training you try, nothing seems to help the way it does for other dogs? The Dog Who Asked for More® is for overwhelmed dog parents doing everything right—but still feeling stuck, second-guessing every decision, and not seeing real progress. Hosted by Em, a reactive dog mom turned dog trainer, retired vet tech, and cani... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 172 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Kids & FamilyPets & Animals | |||
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When your dog isn’t acting wild — just restless, itchy, unsettled, and unable to get comfortable — it’s easy to wonder what you’re missing.
Spring is supposed to feel like a reset.
But for many dogs, this season brings more pollen, more irritation, ... more
You finally get a calm day.
And then the next one feels even harder.
The barking is louder.
The pacing comes back.
And suddenly it feels like all your progress disappeared overnight.
A lot of dog parents live in this cycle.
One good day.
One har... more
When your dog starts slowing down, it’s hard to know what you’re really seeing.
They hesitate before jumping. Walks get shorter. They sleep more. And underneath it all, there’s that quiet question—is this just aging… or does something hurt?
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Have you ever walked into a dog park and felt your stomach drop?
Like everyone else’s dog seems fine…
but yours is stiff, overwhelmed, hiding, or suddenly “acting out.”
And you’re left wondering if you’re doing something wrong.
Dog parks are suppo... more
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- Handy tips for Dog Lovers
An interesting, entertaining podcast with useful tips for dog owners and enthusiasts. Definitely worth a listen.
Apple Podcasts5Bernd Wenske
Germany17 days ago - Great podcast for dog parents!
The Dog Who Asked for More is a great resource for dog owners. The tips are practical, easy to understand, and clearly come from real experience. A helpful listen for anyone wanting to better understand and train their dog.
Apple Podcasts5kittylistens
United States18 days ago - Perfect timing
Literally assumed I was just stuck with a dog that cannot handle training and never in 1 million years thought to look for a podcast that could help me with it. So glad I found you!
Apple Podcasts5justme514United States19 days ago - Fun listen
First off, LOVE dogs! Miss mine. Great topics of discussion and no reason why one wouldn’t like to listen to this perspective.
Apple Podcasts5Buffalo Brews PodcastUnited States19 days ago - Super Helpful
As an animal lover and pet guardian, I find this show very helpful as I strive to create the best environment for my furry family member. It provides insight that helps to interpret signals, be patient, and love my dog in the way he needs to be loved—not what I think that is. I’m so grateful for Emily and her expertise!
Apple Podcasts5Steven SeighmanUnited States19 days ago
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Apple Podcasts | #87 | United States/Kids & Family/Pets & Animals |
Apple Podcasts | #54 |  United Kingdom/Kids & Family/Pets & Animals |
Apple Podcasts | #138 |  Canada/Kids & Family/Pets & Animals |
Apple Podcasts | #95 |  Australia/Kids & Family/Pets & Animals |
Apple Podcasts | #174 | Germany/Kids & Family/Pets & Animals |
Apple Podcasts | #2 |  Belgium/Kids & Family/Pets & Animals |
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The show centers on practical dog behavior guidance through a compassionate, neuroscience-informed lens. Episodes blend reading canine signals, enrichment, nutrition, and nervous-system regulation to help listeners support anxious or overwhelmed dogs without resorting to punitive training. Unique strengths include a patient, curiosity-led approach, emphasis on emotional well-being for both dogs and humans, and a pragmatic mix of tips, real-life stories, and guest experiences that connect daily life with lasting behavioral changes.
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