How Enrichment & Species-Specific Communication Build Resilience In Service Dogs

DEC 10, 202562 MIN

The Dog Who Asked for More: Training, Enrichment and Nutrition Secrets for a Calmer Life with Dogs

How Enrichment & Species-Specific Communication Build Resilience In Service Dogs

DEC 10, 202562 MIN

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Are you rushing your service dog’s training — or worse, forcing them into a role they’re not ready for? In this eye-opening episode, we explore how true dog training success—especially with service dogs—starts with science-backed methods rooted in species-specific communication, scent-based enrichment, and mutual trust. If you're frustrated by slow progress or overwhelmed by conflicting advice, this episode offers clarity and compassion in equal measure. In this episode:<ul><li>Learn how to build service dog foundations without pressure, force, or e-collars.</li><li>Discover the powerful role of sniffing and scent enrichment in building confidence and public access reliability.</li><li>Understand why ethical dog training must consider your dog’s individual temperament, not just your personal timeline. </li></ul>Listen now to learn how to ethically train your service dog using relationship-based strategies that build trust, not trauma. The Dog Who Asked for More Extras: Get a free copy of The Messy Middle: Getting Unstuck with your Big Feeling Dog<a href="https://tinyurl.com/messymiddletdwafm" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://tinyurl.com/messymiddletdwafm</a>Book a FREE 15-minute call with Em<a href="https://tinyurl.com/tdwafmbooknow" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://tinyurl.com/tdwafmbooknow</a> Email <a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">[email protected]</a> to get in touch with Em Join the Community<a href="https://join.slack.com/t/thedogwhoaskedformore/shared_invite/zt-305kdyab7-y6eTWjbAeSwHItNmloLQUA" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://join.slack.com/t/thedogwhoaskedformore/shared_invite/zt-305kdyab7-y6eTWjbAeSwHItNmloLQUA</a>This podcast explores life with dogs and life with pets, focusing on the dog–human bond and what it truly takes to bond with your dog through dog enrichment, behavior guidance, dog reactivity support, reactivity awareness, reactive dogs, reactive dog training, calming reactive dogs, dog training, dog training tips, training rescue dogs, pet training, dog obedience, dog behavior, dog behaviour, dog socialization, dog barking, dog habits, dog health, dog life, dog myths, and positive reinforcement for all dogs — rescue dogs, velcro dogs, anxious dogs, reactive dogs, high-energy dogs, big-feeling dogs, and family pets. Hosted by a canine nutritionist, nutrition coach, dog coach, dog coaching specialist, and retired vet tech, each episode covers dog food, canine enrichment, dog training, dog nutrition, canine nutrition, dog gut health, dog grief, dog products, and science-backed routines that help dogs feel safer, healthier, calmer, and more understood. You’ll discover practical steps, enrichment ideas, behavior strategies, and daily habits to support any dog and create a more confident, connected life with dogs.