Episode Details

Ever look back at how you used to train your dog… and wish you’d done things differently?

Maybe you followed advice that didn’t feel right.
Maybe you pushed too hard.
Maybe you just didn’t know what you know now.

And instead of feeling proud of how far you’ve come, you feel guilty.

But growth doesn’t mean you failed.
It means you were paying attention.

In this episode, Em reconnects with Angie from Pack Leaders Dog Training to reflect on the early days of working with Fitz and how their approach to dog training and behavior has shifted over time. Together, they talk honestly about learning curves, changing methods, letting go of shame, and what happens when you stop chasing “perfect” training and start listening to the dog in front of you.

Press play if you’ve ever second-guessed your past choices and need the reminder that evolving as a dog parent isn’t something to regret—it’s proof that you care.

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This podcast explores real life with dogs — including dog behavior, reactivity, dog anxiety, stress in dogs, fearful dogs, and everyday training challenges. It’s for dog parents who are overwhelmed navigating life with dogs and want a clearer understanding of their dog, practical support, and a stronger bond while creating a calmer daily life with their dogs. Episodes cover canine nutrition, dog body language, dog communication, dog food and behavior, gut health, dog wellness, enrichment for dogs, dog enrichment activities, routines, dog lifestyle, and regulation — so life with your dog can feel calmer, more manageable, and more sustainable. Hosted by a dog trainer, canine nutrition coach, and retired vet tech, the show blends training, nutrition, and enrichment to support and bond with sensitive, anxious, pure-bred, and rescue dogs at home and in real life.

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