{"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":"More Walks Won't Fix a Dog Who Can't Handle Walks | Dog Training","slug":"you-re-starting-to-dread-your-dog-s-walks-and-feeling-guilty-about-it","published_at":"2026-05-18T10:00:00+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/you-re-starting-to-dread-your-dog-s-walks-and-feeling-guilty-about-it","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://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thedogwhoaskedformore/episodes/Youre-Starting-To-Dread-Your-Dogs-Walks-And-Feeling-Guilty-About-It-e3hbugt","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/b70f6852-e1d3-46a5-aeda-4e45e8071e5f.mp3","summary":"At some point, walks stopped feeling enjoyable and started feeling like something you mentally prepare yourself to survive. In this episode of The Dog Who Asked For More , Em talks about the quiet reality many dog parents carry but rarely admit out loud: walks that feel tense, unpredictable, exhausting, and emotionally draining — even when you love your dog deeply. Because for many sensitive, reactive, or easily overwhelmed dogs, walks don’t always create calm. Sometimes they create more pressure, more activation, and more stress for both the dog and the person holding the leash. Through stories about Fitz and Toby, Em explores how different dogs respond very differently to the same environment, why some dogs come home more dysregulated instead of more relaxed, and how forcing “normal” walks can slowly change the way you feel about life with your dog. You’ll learn: Why walks can increase stress and reactivity for some dogs instead of helping them settle How hypervigilance and constant management impact both you and your dog emotionally Why your dog’s individual capacity matters more than following generic expectations around exercise and dog behavior If walks have started feeling more exhausting than enjoyable, this episode will help you understand why that may be happening — and why it doesn’t mean you’re failing your dog. Free Resources & Support Dog Body Language Quiz Not sure what your dog’s behavior is communicating? Take the free quiz and get a resource matched to your results.👉 https://tinyurl.com/dogbodylanguagequiz Free 15-Minute Clarity Call Feeling stuck or unsure what your dog needs? Book a short call, and we’ll talk through what’s going on. 👉 https://tinyurl.com/tdwafmbooknow PetMatRx Supplements We Trust Support gut health and daily wellness. 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