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Locked: Ep 58 — "He Got Asked to Leave a Store Because of the Dog He Was Walking" (pipe to be added by you)

Now the description, pulling from the transcript's real specifics (Rob, Thor, the Home Depot incident, the muzzle/tool stigma conversation):

He got asked to leave a store because of the dog he was walking.

Walking a blocky-headed dog, a bully breed, or any "misunderstood" breed can feel heavier than it should. The stares. The crossed streets. The quiet assumption that something must be wrong, before the dog has even done anything.

In this episode, Em sits down with Rob and Laurel of Mythological Dogs to talk about what breed bias actually looks like in everyday life, including a moment at a Home Depot where Rob was asked to leave simply for having Thor with him. They get into how those assumptions shape training choices, access to safe spaces, and even how tools like muzzles and e-collars get unfairly stigmatized right alongside the dogs themselves.

You'll hear:

• What it's actually like navigating public spaces with a breed people assume is dangerous
• How breed bias shapes real decisions about training tools and safety
• Why meeting the dog in front of you, not the stereotype, changes everything

Press play if you're tired of defending your dog and just want to feel seen, supported, and understood.

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Instagram: @mythologicaldogs

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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 tryin