<description>&lt;p&gt;The noise has stopped. The holiday is over.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;But your dog is still jumpy, restless, reacting to things that normally wouldn't bother them, and you're starting to wonder if something is wrong.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, Em explains what's actually happening inside your dog's body after a stressful event and why recovery often takes much longer than most dog parents expect. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you've been worried that your dog should be "over it" by now, this conversation will help you understand what normal recovery really looks like and how to support your dog through it. &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 seem stressed days after the fireworks are over. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;What cortisol does in the body and how it affects recovery after a fear event. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why less activity, less pressure, and more rest may be exactly what your dog needs right now. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;If your dog isn't acting like themselves after fireworks season, this episode will help you stop second-guessing what happened and start supporting the recovery process with more confidence and less worry. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Free Resources &amp;amp; Support&lt;/strong&gt;&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

Your Dog Survived The Fireworks. Now They Need Time To Recover | Dog Training

JUL 6, 20266 MIN
The Dog Who Asked for More: Turning Dog Training Frustration Into a Deeper Relationship With Your Dog

Your Dog Survived The Fireworks. Now They Need Time To Recover | Dog Training

JUL 6, 20266 MIN

Description

The noise has stopped. The holiday is over.But your dog is still jumpy, restless, reacting to things that normally wouldn't bother them, and you're starting to wonder if something is wrong.In this episode, Em explains what's actually happening inside your dog's body after a stressful event and why recovery often takes much longer than most dog parents expect. If you've been worried that your dog should be "over it" by now, this conversation will help you understand what normal recovery really looks like and how to support your dog through it. You'll Hear:Why your dog may still seem stressed days after the fireworks are over. What cortisol does in the body and how it affects recovery after a fear event. Why less activity, less pressure, and more rest may be exactly what your dog needs right now. If your dog isn't acting like themselves after fireworks season, this episode will help you stop second-guessing what happened and start supporting the recovery process with more confidence and less worry. Free Resources & Support🐾 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.