If you’ve ever said, “We tried training, and it didn’t work,” this episode is for you.
This week, Amy talks with Em Breslin, host of the podcast The Dog Who Asked for More, about why dog training sometimes fails and what pet parents may be missing when they feel stuck. Em is a dog trainer, Certified Professional Canine Nutritionist, and retired veterinary technician with more than 20 years of experience in veterinary medicine, behavior support, enrichment, and nutrition.
This conversation is not about blaming the dog or the pet parent. It’s about getting curious. Sometimes the method doesn’t fit the dog. Sometimes the environment is too distracting. Sometimes stress, pain, poor nutrition, unmet needs, or inconsistent communication get in the way.
In this episode, we talk about:
• Why “training didn’t work” doesn’t always mean your dog is untrainable
• How to look at the dog, the human, the trainer, and the environment
• Why repeating commands over and over doesn’t help
• How stress, pain, food, enrichment, and breed traits can affect behavior
• Why some dogs need one-on-one support before group classes
• What to do before switching trainers, tools, or giving up
• Why asking for help early can prevent months of frustration
Listen to The Dog Who Asked for More or get in touch with Em here: https://thedogwhoaskedformore.com/
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