{"podcast":{"title":"The Dog Who Asked for More: Turning Dog Training Guilt Into a Better Relationship With Your Dog","slug":"the-dog-who-asked-for-more-turning-dog-training-frustration-into-a-deeper-relationship-with-your-dog-6733519","podcast_index_feed_id":6733519,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/thedogwhoaskedformore/","website_url":"https://thedogwhoaskedformore.com","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/b2619ce8-8003-4017-ae4b-6fece6fce128/43510553-1766794795814-8505ea813ae33.jpg","author":"Emily \"Em\" Breslin | Dog Training and Relationship Specialist","episode_count":221,"summary":"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…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-20T10:19:59.610024+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dog-who-asked-for-more-turning-dog-training-frustration-into-a-deeper-relationship-with-your-dog-6733519"},"episode":{"title":"Why Your Dog Acts Needier and More Demanding When You’re Already Exhausted | Dog Behavior","slug":"why-your-dog-acts-needier-and-more-demanding-when-you-re-already-exhausted-dog-behavior","published_at":"2026-06-22T05:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dog-who-asked-for-more-turning-dog-training-frustration-into-a-deeper-relationship-with-your-dog-6733519/why-your-dog-acts-needier-and-more-demanding-when-you-re-already-exhausted-dog-behavior","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dog-who-asked-for-more-turning-dog-training-frustration-into-a-deeper-relationship-with-your-dog-6733519","url":"https://thedogwhoaskedformore.com","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/9695d4e4-eabf-442b-8fac-8474cf6a3ad2.mp3","summary":"Do you ever feel completely exhausted by your dog… and then immediately guilty for feeling that way at all? Some days it feels like your dog needs something from you every second:attention, movement, regulation, reassurance, management, patience, decision-making, and emotional energy. And when you’re already overwhelmed yourself, even small things can start to feel impossibly heavy. In this episode of The Dog Who Asked for More , we’re talking about the side of dog ownership almost nobody admits out loud, the days when your dog needs more than you feel capable of giving. This conversation explores emotional burnout, nervous system overwhelm, guilt, behavior struggles, and why dogs often seem more demanding during the exact moments their humans feel most depleted. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: Why hard days with your dog can feel emotionally heavier than people realize — especially when your own nervous system is already overwhelmed. The difference between temporary overwhelm and situations that may actually need support or change without spiraling into guilt or shame. Simple ways to make difficult days feel more manageable for both you and your dog without believing you have to “do more” all the time. Because loving your dog and feeling exhausted by them can both be true at the same time. And that doesn’t make you a bad dog parent. Hit play for an honest conversation about dog ownership, emotional burnout, overwhelm, and the guilt so many dog parents carry silently and alone. 🐾 Help Us Hit the Road We'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/fuelthepodcast⁠ Shop What Em Uses with Fitz & Toby Enrichment tools, nutrition support, and daily essentials — all in one place.…","meta_description":"Do you ever feel completely exhausted by your dog… and then immediately guilty for feeling that way at all? 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