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Why Your Daily Dog Walk Might Be Making Things Worse
Description
Everyone told me to walk him more.
Longer walks.
Busier places.
More exposure.
So I did.
And somehow… he got worse.
If you’ve ever followed all the “right” advice and still ended the day with a dog who can’t settle, can’t rest, or feels more wired than tired… you’re not doing anything wrong.
You might just be doing too much.
In this episode, Em shares the turning point she had with Fitz — when walks stopped helping and started hurting.
She talks about how overstimulation can look like bad behavior, the difference between defiance and dysregulation, and what changed when they paused the pressure and focused on calm, predictable, low-key enrichment at home instead.
Because sometimes more isn’t the answer.
Sometimes it’s less.
If you’ve been feeling exhausted and wondering why nothing is working… press play.
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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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