<description>&lt;p&gt;Have You Been Doing Everything You're Supposed To Do For Fireworks Season — And Still Watching Your Dog Struggle?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You've played the soundtracks. Practiced the training exercises. Tried to prepare ahead of time.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And now the fireworks have started, your dog is anxious, and you're wondering if you missed something.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, Em shares why so many well-meaning dog parents end up feeling frustrated this time of year and why fireworks may not be the dog training problem we've been told they are. Drawing from her experience as a dog trainer, pet sitter, and dog mom, she explores what happens when fear takes over, why training often isn't available in those moments, and what your dog may actually need instead. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You'll Hear:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why your dog may still panic during fireworks even if you've been training for weeks. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The difference between a training challenge and a nervous system event. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Simple ways to help your dog feel safer during fireworks season without adding more pressure to either of you. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you've ever watched your dog struggle during fireworks and wondered whether you're doing enough, this episode will help you approach the situation with more clarity, more confidence, and a lot less guilt. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🐾 Help Us Hit the Road &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We're raising money to take this podcast on the road — an RV, a microphone, and 20 years of experience coming to you. 👉&lt;a href="https://tinyurl.com/fuelthepodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;⁠https://tinyurl.com/fuelthepodcast⁠&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Shop What Em Uses with Fitz &amp;amp; Toby &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Enrichment tools, nutrition support, and daily essentials — all in one place. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;👉 &lt;a href="http://thedogwhoaskedformore.myshopdot.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;⁠thedogwhoaskedformore.myshopdot.com⁠&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Free Enrichment Guide &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Simple, low-pressure enrichment ideas to help your dog feel calmer and more fulfilled. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;👉&lt;a href="https://tinyurl.com/livingwiththedoginfrontofyou" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;⁠ https://tinyurl.com/livingwiththedoginfrontofyou⁠&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Free 15-Minute Clarity Call &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Feeling stuck? We'll talk through what's going on and find the next step together. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;👉&lt;a href="https://tinyurl.com/tdwafmbooknow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;⁠ https://tinyurl.com/tdwafmbooknow⁠&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;📧 &lt;a href="mailto:em@thedogwhoaskedformore.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;⁠em@thedogwhoaskedformore.com⁠&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;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. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Some links may be affiliate links. If you choose to purchase, it helps support the podcast and the RV tour. &lt;/p&gt;</description>

The Dog Who Asked for More: Turning Dog Training Frustration Into a Deeper Relationship With Your Dog

Emily "Em" Breslin

Why Your Dog Still Panics During Fireworks and What To Do When Training Isn't Working | Dog Behavior

JUN 29, 20266 MIN
The Dog Who Asked for More: Turning Dog Training Frustration Into a Deeper Relationship With Your Dog

Why Your Dog Still Panics During Fireworks and What To Do When Training Isn't Working | Dog Behavior

JUN 29, 20266 MIN

Description

Have You Been Doing Everything You're Supposed To Do For Fireworks Season — And Still Watching Your Dog Struggle?You've played the soundtracks. Practiced the training exercises. Tried to prepare ahead of time.And now the fireworks have started, your dog is anxious, and you're wondering if you missed something.In this episode, Em shares why so many well-meaning dog parents end up feeling frustrated this time of year and why fireworks may not be the dog training problem we've been told they are. Drawing from her experience as a dog trainer, pet sitter, and dog mom, she explores what happens when fear takes over, why training often isn't available in those moments, and what your dog may actually need instead. You'll Hear:Why your dog may still panic during fireworks even if you've been training for weeks. The difference between a training challenge and a nervous system event. Simple ways to help your dog feel safer during fireworks season without adding more pressure to either of you. If you've ever watched your dog struggle during fireworks and wondered whether you're doing enough, this episode will help you approach the situation with more clarity, more confidence, and a lot less guilt. 🐾 Help Us Hit the Road We're raising money to take this podcast on the road — an RV, a microphone, and 20 years of experience coming to you. 👉⁠https://tinyurl.com/fuelthepodcast⁠Shop What Em Uses with Fitz & Toby Enrichment tools, nutrition support, and daily essentials — all in one place. 👉 ⁠thedogwhoaskedformore.myshopdot.com⁠Free Enrichment Guide Simple, low-pressure enrichment ideas to help your dog feel calmer and more fulfilled. 👉⁠ https://tinyurl.com/livingwiththedoginfrontofyou⁠Free 15-Minute Clarity Call Feeling stuck? We'll talk through what's going on and find the next step together. 👉⁠ https://tinyurl.com/tdwafmbooknow⁠📧 ⁠[email protected]⁠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. Some links may be affiliate links. If you choose to purchase, it helps support the podcast and the RV tour.