Episode Details

She didn't grow up loving dogs. She grew up afraid of them, bitten as a kid, then attacked twice while serving abroad. When her husband finally asked for a dog, she didn't pick one out of love. She researched breeds like a spreadsheet: low-shedding, high energy, good with future kids.

In this episode, Em and Josh sit down with Kenzie to talk about her Vizsla, Dobby, the dog she picked for practical reasons and ended up completely obsessed with. From potty training to a half marathon they ran together on a leash tied around her waist, she shares how a dog she never expected to want became her best friend and her running partner.

You'll hear:

• How she chose a breed based on lifestyle fit long before she ever wanted a dog
• What it actually took to meet a high-energy Vizsla's needs day to day
• How a practical decision turned into the kind of bond she never saw coming

Press play if you've ever assumed you weren't a "dog person," or wondered whether the right dog could change that.

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This podcast explores life with dogs — including dog behavior, dog anxiety, reactive dogs, dog reactivity, dog training, and the relationship with your dog. It's for dog parents navigating overwhelm, chronic stress, burnout recovery, and the challenges of life with a dog who asks for more. Episodes cover dog nutrition, canine nutrition, pet nutrition, dog food, dog enrichment, dog body language, dog communication, emotional healing, healing with dogs, self-trust, personal growth, and building a deeper connection with your dog. Whether you're raising a reactive dog, feeling discouraged, or simply trying to better understand your dog and yourself, this podcast helps you create a calmer life together and strengthen the bond that changes both of you. We're now taking this conversation on the road, bringing honest support directly to dog parents across the country.

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