Episode Details

Have you ever gone on a walk with your dog and somehow come home more stressed than when you left?

The pulling. The scanning for other dogs. The off-leash “don’t worry, they’re friendly” moments. Trying to enjoy fresh air while secretly bracing for the next problem.

Walks are supposed to feel simple. But for a lot of pet parents, they feel exhausting.

In this episode, Em sits down with professional dog walker Laura Garcia from Curious Snoots to talk about what walks really look like behind the scenes. Not perfect training drills — real life. Reactive dogs. Tight sidewalks. Missed cues. And the small, thoughtful choices that can completely change the experience for both you and your dog.

This conversation is about slowing down, paying attention, advocating kindly, and remembering that walks aren’t about distance or steps — they’re about connection.

Press play if you want your walks to feel calmer, safer, and a whole lot lighter for both ends of the leash.

Guest Info:

Follow Laura on Instagram: @curioussnoots

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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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