Are you rushing your service dog’s training — or worse, forcing them into a role they’re not ready for?

In this eye-opening episode, we explore how true dog training success—especially with service dogs—starts with science-backed methods rooted in species-specific communication, scent-based enrichment, and mutual trust. If you're frustrated by slow progress or overwhelmed by conflicting advice, this episode offers clarity and compassion in equal measure.

In this episode:

• Learn how to build service dog foundations without pressure, force, or e-collars.

• Discover the powerful role of sniffing and scent enrichment in building confidence and public access reliability.

• Understand why ethical dog training must consider your dog’s individual temperament, not just your personal timeline.

  
  

Listen now to learn how to ethically train your service dog using relationship-based strategies that build trust, not trauma.

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This podcast explores real-life dog behavior, reactive dog support, and relationship-based training through the lens of a canine nutritionist, dog coach, and retired vet tech—diving into reactivity, dog emotional health, dog reactivity support, dog food and behavior, canine nutrition, dog gut health, enrichment for dogs, and what it truly takes to support anxious and big-feeling dogs safely and calmly. Whether you’re navigating behavior struggles, managing dog burnout, choosing dog food, exploring enrichment, or building a deeper human–dog bond, you’ll find grounded strategies to improve behavior, calm reactivity, enrich your dog’s life, and help your dog feel safe, understood, and supported.

Does your dog shut down, act out, or just seem "off" during holiday gatherings — while everyone else thinks it’s no big deal?

If you've ever felt torn between family expectations and your dog’s emotional well-being, you're not alone. The holidays bring overstimulation, unpredictable environments, and pressure to “just go with it” — all of which can throw your dog’s behavior and emotional regulation out of balance. This episode dives into what your dog is really experiencing and why your response matters more than you think.

In this episode:

• How to recognize early signs of stress or overstimulation before they escalate

• Why honoring your dog’s emotional needs is a critical part of effective training

• How to confidently set boundaries with friends and family — without guilt

Press play to learn why protecting your dog’s peace during the holidays is one of the most powerful training decisions you can make.

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This podcast explores real-life dog behavior and training through the lens of a canine nutritionist, dog coach, and retired vet tech—diving into reactivity, dog obedience, dog health, dog food, dog habits, dog lifestyle, canine enrichment, pet enrichment, dog myths, and what it actually takes to support reactive dogs safely and calmly. Whether you’re a dog mom navigating reactivity, building the human–dog bond, choosing dog products, or just trying to create a calmer dog life with your canine, you’ll find grounded strategies to build trust, improve dog behavior, and help your dog feel safe, understood, and supported.

Is your car a furry disaster zone after every walk or road trip?

If your dog’s claws, fur, or anxiety have ever caused chaos in the car, this episode is for you.

In today’s episode of The Dog Who Asked for More, I sit down with Jim Umlauf, co-founder of 4Knines — the company behind some of the most durable and thoughtfully engineered dog car gear on the market. We talk about how his two Dobermans turned a car into a disaster zone… and sparked a product line now trusted by dog owners (and even auto companies!) across the country.

In this episode:

• ​Learn the difference between just “keeping your car clean” vs. preventing real damage
• ​Hear how customer feedback shaped every part of 4Knines’ product development
• ​Find out why good gear supports enrichment, safety, and calmer rides for your dog

Press play to find out how strong gear leads to smoother car rides — and how a product built with care can help you focus less on cleaning… and more on connection.

The Dog Who Asked for More Extras:

Get a free copy of The Messy Middle: Getting Unstuck with your Big Feeling Doghttps://tinyurl.com/messymiddletdwafm

Book a FREE 15-minute call with Em

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Email thedogwhoaskedformore@gmail.com to get in touch with Em

Join the Community

https://join.slack.com/t/thedogwhoaskedformore/shared_invite/zt-305kdyab7-y6eTWjbAeSwHItNmloLQUA

This podcast explores real-life dog behavior and training through the lens of a canine nutritionist, dog coach, and retired vet tech—diving into reactivity, dog obedience, dog health, dog food, dog habits, dog lifestyle, canine enrichment, pet enrichment, dog myths, and what it actually takes to support reactive dogs safely and calmly. Whether you’re a dog mom navigating reactivity, building the human–dog bond, choosing dog products, or just trying to create a calmer dog life with your canine, you’ll find grounded strategies to build trust, improve dog behavior, and help your dog feel safe, understood, and supported.