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A Dog's Life with Anna WebbEmily BreslinWe’re joined by canine Nutritionist Emily Breslin all the way from the Mid-West in the USA! We chat about Emily’s journey to qualifying to offer nutrition advice to pet parents, and why she is a passionate advocate for feeding as nature intended with a raw, ‘species appropriate’ diet. We chat about the differences across the pond, as being more like similarities! Having begun her career as a Vet tech, Emily was a kibble feeder until the change in her own dogs’ health became so apparent on switching to raw, balanced and complete options. Listen to Emily's pod...
2026-01-1844 min
Dog Works RadioCanine Nutrition and The Dog Who Asked for More with Emily BreslinDogs are often labeled reactive, stubborn, or "too much," but today's guest believes they're usually just a miscommunication away from thriving. In this episode of Dog Works Radio, Dr. Robert Forto sits down with Emily Breslin, retired vet tech turned dog trainer, certified canine nutritionist, enrichment expert, and host of The Dog Who Asked for More podcast. Emily shares her incredible journey from a life-changing medical crisis to becoming a respected voice for dogs with intense emotions and unique needs. She and Robert dig into: 🔹 What makes a dog a "big feeling dog"
2025-11-2530 min
The Dog Who Asked for More: Dog Training, Behavior, Anxiety & Dog Food for Life With DogsHow Better Gut Health & Smarter Supplements Can Support Your Dog’s Energy and DigestionHave you ever stood in the pet store aisle staring at rows of supplements… wondering if any of them actually do anything for your dog?When your dog is struggling with digestion, low energy, or ongoing health issues, it’s easy to feel like you’re constantly adding one more powder, one more chew, one more “maybe this will help.” And somehow it still feels confusing, expensive, and uncertain — like you’re trying everything without real clarity.In this episode, Em sits down with Tannisha from PetMatRx to slow the conversation down and talk through what gut healt...
2024-09-2552 min
The Dog Who Asked for More: Dog Training, Behavior, Anxiety & Dog Food for Life With DogsHow Enrichment & Love Gave a Senior Rescue Dog Joy After a Terminal DiagnosisWhat would you do if you finally brought your rescue dog home… only to learn you might not have much time together?Those first weeks are supposed to be the beginning. The routines. The plans. The slow building of a life side by side. A terminal diagnosis can make everything feel fragile overnight — like the future you pictured just disappeared. And it’s easy to wonder how you’re supposed to show up when your heart is already bracing for goodbye.In this episode, Em talks with Kailynn about Pippa, a senior rescue dog whose final ch...
2024-09-1846 min
The Dog Who Asked for More: Dog Training, Behavior, Anxiety & Dog Food for Life With DogsWhy High-Energy Dogs Need Enrichment — Not Just More TrainingEver feel like your dog has endless energy… follows you everywhere… and somehow still needs more from you than you have left to give?Living with a high-energy or “velcro” dog can feel overwhelming fast. The constant movement, the clinginess, the need for attention — it can make you wonder if you’re doing something wrong, or if you’re just not cut out for this kind of dog. But sometimes what looks like chaos isn’t a training problem at all. It’s a needs problem.In this episode, Em and Josh sit down with Kenzi to talk abou...
2024-09-1144 min
The Dog Who Asked for More: Dog Training, Behavior, Anxiety & Dog Food for Life With DogsWhy Pet Loss Breaks More Than Your Heart — It Disrupts Your Dog Routine, Training, and Daily LifeHave you ever lost a dog… and felt like everything quietly fell apart afterward — not just your heart, but your whole day-to-day life?The walks stop feeling the same. The house feels too quiet. The routines you built around them disappear overnight. Even training, enrichment, and the simple rhythm of caring for another living being can suddenly feel heavy or impossible. And while the world expects you to move on, you’re still trying to figure out how to exist without them.In this episode, Em sits down with certified grief counselor Beth Bigler to talk a...
2024-09-0454 min
The Dog Who Asked for More: Dog Training, Behavior, Anxiety & Dog Food for Life With DogsHow the Dog Park Helped One Rescue Dog Build Confidence and ConnectionHave you ever felt torn between what you’ve been told is “right” for dogs… and what your own dog actually seems to need?The dog park gets a lot of strong opinions. Too chaotic. Too risky. Not “real training.” And for some dogs, that’s absolutely true. But for others, those messy, everyday spaces can become something surprisingly supportive.In this episode, Em and Josh sit down with Tanya to talk about her rescue dog, Barney, and how regular dog park visits slowly became part of their healing and confidence-building journey after grief. Not because the pa...
2024-08-2843 min
The Dog Who Asked for More: Dog Training, Behavior, Anxiety & Dog Food for Life With DogsGrief After Pet Loss: The Emotional Impact of Saying Goodbye to a DogHave you ever loved a dog so deeply that losing them changed who you are?Not just sadness…but the quiet emptiness in the house,the missing routine,the way your body still listens for paws that aren’t there anymore.Losing a dog isn’t only grief — it’s a shift in identity, in daily life, in the way you move through the world. And yet, it’s something so many dog parents feel like they’re supposed to handle quietly.In this episode, Em sits down with therapist and author Dou...
2024-08-2155 min
The Dog Who Asked for More: Dog Training, Behavior, Anxiety & Dog Food for Life With DogsRescue or Breeder? How to Choose What’s Right for Your Dog and Your LifeHave you ever felt torn between adopting a rescue dog… or going through a breeder—and worried that choosing one meant you were doing something wrong?The dog world can feel loud and divided.Rescue versus breeder.Right versus wrong.And somewhere in the middle are everyday dog parents just trying to make a thoughtful, responsible choice for their future dog.In this episode, Em and Josh sit down with Carly from Dare to Dream Dahls to talk about what ethical breeding actually looks like in real life. From health testing and care...
2024-08-1451 min
The Dog Who Asked for More: Dog Training, Behavior, Anxiety & Dog Food for Life With DogsWhy Enrichment Isn’t Extra—It’s Essential for Your Dog’s Behavior and TrainingStill feel like you’re doing everything “right”… and your dog is still restless, wired, or bouncing off the walls by dinner?The walks are happening.The training sessions are happening.And somehow everyone still feels tired and frustrated.It’s easy to assume your dog needs more exercise or more discipline. But often, what they’re really missing is something quieter and deeper—mental stimulation, choice, and the chance to use their brain in ways that actually feel satisfying.In this episode, Em breaks down what enrichment really means and why it’s not a...
2024-08-0743 min
The Dog Who Asked for More: Dog Training, Behavior, Anxiety & Dog Food for Life With DogsWhy Changing Your Dog Training Approach Isn’t “Giving Up”Ever look back at how you used to train your dog… and wish you’d done things differently?Maybe you followed advice that didn’t feel right.Maybe you pushed too hard.Maybe you just didn’t know what you know now.And instead of feeling proud of how far you’ve come, you feel guilty.But growth doesn’t mean you failed.It means you were paying attention.In this episode, Em reconnects with Angie from Pack Leaders Dog Training to reflect on the early days of working with...
2024-07-3048 min
The Dog Who Asked for More: Dog Training, Behavior, Anxiety & Dog Food for Life With DogsHow Fake Service Dogs Put Real Service Dogs—and Disabled Handlers—at RiskHave you ever seen a dog in a service vest and quietly wondered… is that dog actually trained?Most people don’t mean harm.They just don’t know the difference.But when untrained dogs are passed off as service dogs, the consequences aren’t small.It puts real service dogs at risk.It makes public spaces harder and more stressful for disabled handlers.And it can undo years of careful behavior training in a single moment.In this episode, Em sits down with Jaime, a disability advocate and experien...
2024-07-2444 min
The Dog Who Asked for More: Dog Training, Behavior, Anxiety & Dog Food for Life With DogsWhy Structure and Enrichment Matter Even More in a Multi-Dog HomeHave you ever wondered how anyone keeps the peace with more than one dog—let alone four?Because multi-dog life isn’t just “more dogs.”It’s more energy.More moving parts.More emotions to hold at once.And some days it can feel like you’re one missed nap away from total chaos.In this episode, Em sits down with Laurel and Rob to talk about life raising four rescue dogs off the grid in the desert—no fence, no neighbors, and no room for winging it. They share how simple routine...
2024-07-1747 min
The Dog Who Asked for More: Dog Training, Behavior, Anxiety & Dog Food for Life With DogsWhat It’s Really Like to Raise a Bully Breed Dog in a Judgmental WorldDo you ever feel like people decide who your dog is before they’ve even met them?You can do everything “right.”Training. Enrichment. Structure. Advocacy.And still watch strangers cross the street… or look at your dog like a problem waiting to happen. Loving a bully breed can feel like constantly proving something—like you’re carrying the weight of other people’s fear on top of everyday dog parenting.In this episode, Em shares the story of Sweet GiGi and her guardian, and what life really looks like behind the headlines and stereotype...
2024-07-1048 min
The Dog Who Asked for More: Dog Training, Behavior, Anxiety & Dog Food for Life With DogsWhen a Dog Loss Redefines Your Life and PurposeWhat happens when a dog changes your life—and then you have to say goodbye?In this deeply personal episode, Josh turns the mic around and interviews Em about the story that started everything. From a life-altering disability to the rescue dog who became her soul dog, this is the journey through grief, healing, and slowly rebuilding a life that looked nothing like the one she planned.You’ll hear about Cajun, the dog who taught Em how to slow down, pay attention, and love more fully—and how losing him cracked her heart open in a w...
2024-07-0342 min
The Dog Who Asked for More: Dog Training, Behavior, Anxiety & Dog Food for Life With DogsWhy Your Dog Destroys Toys When You Leave—and How to HelpDoes your dog destroy every toy the second you leave the house—and you can’t tell if it’s boredom, stress, or something else entirely?You’re not alone. And it’s probably not “bad behavior.”In this honest and comforting episode, Em and Josh sit down with Erika to share the real story of Jax and Wyatt—two rescue dogs learning how to cope with being left alone. What started as shredded toys and chaotic goodbyes slowly became a lesson in how simple routines, daily enrichment, and small changes at home can help anxious dogs fee...
2024-06-2650 min
The Dog Who Asked for More: Dog Training, Behavior, Anxiety & Dog Food for Life With DogsHow to Choose a Dog Trainer and Feel Confident at Your First SessionHave you ever thought about hiring a dog trainer… and felt nervous you’d be judged the second you walked in?Asking for help with your dog’s behavior can feel vulnerable. You’re already tired, already second-guessing yourself, and the last thing you need is someone talking over you or making you feel like you’ve failed. But the right support shouldn’t feel intimidating. It should feel steady, safe, and collaborative.In this episode, Em and Josh host a real-time, honest conversation between trainer Mattison and dog mom Madisyn as they walk through what a first...
2024-06-1943 min
The Dog Who Asked for More: Dog Training, Behavior, Anxiety & Dog Food for Life With DogsCan CBD Help an Anxious Dog? What to Know Before You Try ItDoes your dog feel on edge all the time—pacing, barking, unable to settle—while you’re left wondering what else you can try?Living with an anxious dog can quietly take over your days. You plan around fireworks, car rides, and even simple errands. You try training, enrichment, routines… and still feel like something’s missing. Not because you’re doing it wrong, but because some dogs need a little more support than training alone can offer.In this conversation, Em and Josh sit down with the team from Fat Sam’s for Pets to talk honest...
2024-06-1248 min
The Dog Who Asked for More: Dog Training, Behavior, Anxiety & Dog Food for Life With DogsFostering Rescue Dogs While Grieving: Life, Loss, and Learning to Love AgainHave you ever opened your home to a rescue dog while your heart was still healing from the last goodbye?Grief doesn’t pause just because another dog needs you. Sometimes it shows up right alongside the late nights, the behavior struggles, the quiet moments on the couch, and the slow work of building trust again. Fostering can feel hopeful and heartbreaking at the same time, especially when you’re still carrying loss.In this tender conversation, Em sits down with Joel to talk about what really happened when he chose to foster while grieving. Toge...
2024-06-0545 min
The Dog Who Asked for More: Dog Training, Behavior, Anxiety & Dog Food for Life With DogsLife with Multiple Dogs: Managing Enrichment, Behavior, and Burnout at HomeHave you ever looked around your house and thought, I love my dogs… but I’m so tired?When you live with multiple dogs, the days can start to feel like a constant loop of walks, enrichment, behavior needs, and making sure everyone gets enough of you. It’s beautiful and chaotic and deeply fulfilling—and sometimes completely overwhelming. The emotional load of trying to meet every need can quietly wear you down, even when you wouldn’t trade them for anything.In this honest conversation, Em sits down with Denise, a multi-dog guardian and founder of...
2024-05-2947 min
The Dog Who Asked for More: Dog Training, Behavior, Anxiety & Dog Food for Life With DogsLiving with Dog Separation Anxiety: When Leaving the House Feels ImpossibleHave you ever planned your entire day around whether your dog can handle being alone?Maybe you rush errands. Cancel plans. Sit in the car longer than you meant to because the guilt hits the second you close the door. Living with a dog with separation anxiety can quietly shrink your world until everything revolves around managing their stress—and your own. It’s exhausting, lonely, and rarely talked about with honesty.In this gentle, real conversation, Em sits down with Kendra, a nurse and devoted rescue dog mom, to share what life actually looks like...
2024-05-2247 min
The Dog Who Asked for More: Dog Training, Behavior, Anxiety & Dog Food for Life With DogsLoving a Dog You Can’t Safely Help: The Reality of Severe Dog Aggression (NSFW)⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode contains graphic details and emotional discussion surrounding severe aggression, idiopathic rage syndrome, and humane euthanasia. It is not intended for children and may not be suitable for all environments. Please use headphones and care while listening.Have you ever looked at your dog and thought, I’ve tried everything… so why is this still happening?When aggression shows up suddenly and without warning, it can feel terrifying and isolating. You replay every moment. Every choice. Wondering what you missed. Wondering if you caused it. And when training, enrichment, and love...
2024-05-1543 min
The Dog Who Asked for More: Dog Training, Behavior, Anxiety & Dog Food for Life With DogsWhy Living With Dogs Doesn’t Mean Giving Up the Things You LoveEver feel like having dogs means giving up the things that make you… you?The plants disappear. The hobbies get packed away. The house starts to feel like management instead of home. And somewhere along the way, it can feel like you’re choosing between caring for your dogs and caring for yourself.In this episode, Em sits down with Felicia to talk about what it looks like to build a life that holds both. Rescue dogs. Houseplants. Quiet routines. A home that feels calm instead of chaotic. Together, they share how small, everyday enrichment—not ju...
2024-05-0835 min
The Dog Who Asked for More: Dog Training, Behavior, Anxiety & Dog Food for Life With DogsFeeling Overwhelmed With Your Dog? Why Connection Matters More Than Getting It RightEver quietly wonder if you’re just… not cut out for this whole dog life?Maybe everyone else makes it look easy. Their dogs listen. Their homes look calm. And you’re over here second-guessing every choice, wondering if you’re doing enough—or doing anything right at all.In this episode, Em sits down with Veeta to share the very real, very human story of how she went from “not a dog person” to completely changed by life with her beagle, Habby. Through small daily moments—messy ones, funny ones, imperfect ones—she discovered that confidence di...
2024-05-0143 min
The Dog Who Asked for More: Dog Training, Behavior, Anxiety & Dog Food for Life With DogsDog Sports for Everyday Dogs: A Simple Way to Channel Energy and Strengthen Your BondEver feel like training has turned into a checklist… and the fun somehow disappeared?A lot of dog parents hit this point. You’re trying your best. You’re practicing skills. But your dog still feels wired, distracted, or hard to reach—and you end the day feeling more frustrated than connected.In this episode, Em sits down with Denise Fenzi to talk about a different path. Not more pressure or stricter structure, but play. Together they explore how dog sports like rally and obedience can give high-energy or easily overwhelmed dogs a healthy outlet while he...
2024-04-2455 min
The Dog Who Asked for More: Dog Training, Behavior, Anxiety & Dog Food for Life With DogsCaring for a Dog With Cancer: Food, Comfort, and Getting Through Each DayWhen you hear the word “cancer,” everything slows down.Suddenly, every meal, every supplement, every small choice feels heavier than it should.In this tender, honest conversation, Em sits down with Alexis to talk about walking through her dog Buster’s cancer diagnosis in real time. Not from a place of perfection or certainty—but from love, fear, and doing the best you can with the information you have. Together, they share what daily life actually looks like during treatment, from adjusting nutrition and adding gentle supplements to finding ways to support Buster emotionally when the days fee...
2024-04-1737 min
The Dog Who Asked for More: Dog Training, Behavior, Anxiety & Dog Food for Life With DogsLoving Rescue Dogs Through Behavior Struggles and LossHave you ever felt like you were trying to hold everything together — managing reactivity, rescue life, daily training… while quietly bracing yourself for heartbreak?Life with dogs doesn’t always look like progress charts and happy endings. Sometimes it looks like medication schedules, enrichment plans, interrupted sleep, and loving a dog so deeply you already feel the grief before they’re gone. And most days, you’re just doing your best not to fall apart.In this episode, Em sits down with Josh and Jenn for an honest, unfiltered conversation about what it really means to live wi...
2024-04-1052 min
The Dog Who Asked for More: Dog Training, Behavior, Anxiety & Dog Food for Life With DogsTrick Training for Nervous Dogs: Building Focus, Confidence, and CalmDoes training ever feel heavy with your dog… like every session turns into management instead of connection?When you’re living with a reactive or anxious dog, it’s easy to feel stuck in survival mode — always scanning, always correcting, always trying to “fix” something. And somewhere along the way, the joy quietly disappears.In this episode, Em and Josh sit down with April from A Tale of Heelers to talk about a different approach. One that shifts away from pressure and performance and toward play, choice, and enrichment. Through simple trick training and low-stakes behaviors, t...
2024-04-0351 min
The Dog Who Asked for More: Dog Training, Behavior, Anxiety & Dog Food for Life With DogsHow to Help Your Dog Heal During Heartworm RecoveryHave you ever finally brought a rescue dog home… only to find out the hard part was just beginning?Heartworm treatment isn’t something most pet parents expect to navigate, and when it happens, it can feel overwhelming fast — the appointments, the restrictions, the worry, the constant second-guessing that you’re doing enough.In this episode, Em and Josh sit down with Molly to share Polo’s story — a sweet rescue dog whose fresh start quickly turned into months of careful recovery. Together, they talk honestly about what heartworm treatment really looks like day to day, and how...
2024-03-2749 min
The Dog Who Asked for More: Dog Training, Behavior, Anxiety & Dog Food for Life With DogsHealthy Dog Treats That Support Rescue Dogs and Better NutritionHave you ever wanted to help rescue dogs more… but felt like you didn’t have the time, money, or energy to do something big?Sometimes the smallest choices end up meaning the most.In this episode, Em sits down with Bridget, founder of Wild Wolfe Pack Treats, to talk about how losing a beloved shelter dog changed the direction of her life. What started as grief slowly became a mission — creating simple, healthy dog treats that support better nutrition at home while also giving back to long-stay rescue dogs still waiting for families.Toge...
2024-03-2053 min
The Dog Who Asked for More: Dog Training, Behavior, Anxiety & Dog Food for Life With DogsBackyard Breeding and Dog Behavior: How Early Trauma Affects Training and Daily LifeHave you ever brought a dog home and felt like you were already behind before you even started?Like no amount of training, enrichment, or love seemed to reach them the way you hoped?For many rescue dogs, the struggle didn’t begin with you. It began long before adoption — in overcrowded yards, poor breeding conditions, and early experiences that shaped their nervous system before they ever knew safety.In this conversation, Em sits down with Ashley from Flag The Breeders to talk about what backyard breeding really means for dogs and for the...
2024-03-1347 min
The Dog Who Asked for More: Dog Training, Behavior, Anxiety & Dog Food for Life With DogsDog Gut Health: How Nutrition and Supplements Actually Support Behavior and DigestionHave you ever tried everything — new food, new treats, new routines — and your dog still didn’t seem quite right?Maybe their stomach is off. Maybe their energy feels low. Maybe they’re itchy, anxious, or just not settling the way you hoped. And after a while, all the labels and supplement ads start to feel overwhelming instead of helpful.In this grounded conversation, Em sits down with Tannisha from PetMatRx to talk about dog gut health in a way that actually makes sense. Together, they slow things down and look at what the digestive system r...
2024-03-0646 min
The Dog Who Asked for More: Dog Training, Behavior, Anxiety & Dog Food for Life With DogsPet Loss and Guilt: What It Really Feels Like to Say Goodbye to Your DogHave you ever felt like the world expected you to be “okay” after losing your dog… while everything inside you still hurt?Loving a dog deeply changes the shape of your life. Your routines, your home, even your sense of who you are. And when they’re gone, the silence can feel heavier than anyone warns you about. The guilt, the second-guessing, the wondering if you did enough — it’s a kind of grief many people don’t know how to talk about.In this tender conversation, Em sits down with Ness to share the real experienc...
2024-02-2853 min
The Dog Who Asked for More: Dog Training, Behavior, Anxiety & Dog Food for Life With DogsWhat Life with 4 Rescue Dogs Teaches You About Behavior, Training & Patience🐕🦺 Ever wondered what it’s like to care for four dogs—all with their own stories, personalities, and needs?In this episode of Straight Up Dog Talk, Em and Josh sit down with Brittney to explore what it’s like managing a multi-dog household and navigating the early stages of service dog training. From building trust with rescues to supporting mental health, this conversation reflects on the individual needs of each dog—and the humans walking beside them.💛 In this episode, you’ll hear: • Why understanding each dog’s personality is key • Tips for spending int...
2024-02-2146 min
The Dog Who Asked for More: Dog Training, Behavior, Anxiety & Dog Food for Life With DogsWhy Every Dog Needs an ID Tag — Even If They’re MicrochippedHave you ever had that split-second moment where the door opens a little too wide… and your stomach drops?Maybe your dog has never run off before. Maybe they’re well-trained. Maybe they’re microchipped.But fear doesn’t care how prepared we feel.In this conversation, Em sits down with Melissa and Marina, the mom-daughter team behind Tag4MyPet, to talk about the quiet gaps most dog parents don’t think about until something goes wrong. From rescues adjusting to new homes to overwhelmed dogs slipping away during stressful moments, they share why simple, vi...
2024-02-1437 min
Swiss News in EnglishEpisode 55: Two important referendums, Russian diplomacy issues, and the potato problem.In this episode Emily Breslin, as always, brings you the latest stories of Switzerland including news of the two important retirement referendum votes, some challenges for diplomatic action with Russia, and the troubling pattern of poor potato crops in the country.
2024-02-0812 min
The Dog Who Asked for More: Dog Training, Behavior, Anxiety & Dog Food for Life With DogsWhy “Premium” Dog Food Isn’t Helping Your Dog’s Itching, Anxiety, or Gut IssuesHave you ever switched your dog’s food — maybe more than once — hoping this one would finally help… and nothing really changed?The itching is still there. The sensitive stomach. The restless energy. And after a while, it starts to feel confusing. Expensive bags, beautiful labels, big promises… but your dog still doesn’t seem comfortable in their own body.In this conversation, Em sits down with Maddie from Brinkley’s Official to talk honestly about dog food marketing, ingredient lists, and how easy it is for loving pet parents to feel misled when their dog is struggl...
2024-02-0745 minSwiss News in EnglishEpisode 54: English speakers on the rise, Hand gluing in protest, On-Cloud sneakers, and Pollen Season begins.In this episode of Swiss News in English, Emily shares stories about the rise of English speakers in Zug and other Cantons, the environmental group who glues themselves to roads, the popularity of On-Cloud footwear, and the early pollen season in Switzerland.
2024-01-3112 min
The Dog Who Asked for More: Dog Training, Behavior, Anxiety & Dog Food for Life With DogsDog Sports Aren’t Just for “Perfect” DogsHave you ever felt like you were doing everything you could for your dog — longer walks, more play, more training — and somehow they were still restless, reactive, or wired at the end of the day?It can start to feel defeating. Like nothing you try is quite the right fit. Like maybe you’re missing something everyone else seems to understand.In this episode, Em talks about dog sports in a different way — not as competitions or performance goals, but as gentle structure, shared play, and a place for big feelings to land. Agility, rally, and tric...
2024-01-3145 min
The Dog Who Asked for More: Dog Training, Behavior, Anxiety & Dog Food for Life With DogsWhat Fostering a Rescue Dog Really Looks Like (Behavior Challenges, Grief, and Connection)Have you ever thought about fostering a dog — and then immediately talked yourself out of it because it felt too hard, too emotional, or like you might fall too in love?A lot of dog parents quietly carry that fear. The fear of getting attached. Of behavior struggles you don’t feel ready for. Of opening your home and not knowing how it will end.In this conversation, Em sits down with Cydne Washington to share what fostering actually looks like behind the photos and happy endings. The slow trust. The setbacks. The late nights. The...
2024-01-2456 min
The Dog Who Asked for More: Dog Training, Behavior, Anxiety & Dog Food for Life With DogsOutdoor Enrichment for Dogs: Building Confidence, Calm, and Connection OutsideHave you ever wished you could take your dog hiking, fishing, or out into the world with you — but quietly wondered if they’d be “too much” or not ready?For a lot of overwhelmed dog parents, walks feel stressful, outings feel unpredictable, and staying home starts to feel safer than trying something new.In this conversation, Em sits down with Halie from The Fishing Mutts to talk about what outdoor enrichment really looks like in real life — muddy paws, slow starts, small wins, and all. Not big adventures or perfect dogs. Just learning to meet your...
2024-01-1752 minSwiss News in EnglishEpisode 53: Lake Zurich shipwreck treasure, Hidden vaccine costs, Dengue fever cases on the rise, and Greenpeace bid for no meat adsIn this episode Emily brings you stories of buried treasure in Lake Zurich, a debate over the vaccine cost transparency, dengue fever cases on the rise, and Greenpeace's bid for no more meat ads.
2024-01-1012 min
The Dog Who Asked for More: Dog Training, Behavior, Anxiety & Dog Food for Life With DogsWhy Good Dogs Are Being Euthanized: Inside Today’s Shelter Overcrowding CrisisHave you ever wondered how a friendly, healthy dog can end up running out of time in a shelter?Right now, many rescues are stretched past their limits. Kennels are full. Staff are exhausted. And dogs who simply need time, training, or understanding are being labeled “behavior problems” because there isn’t space or support to slow down and see who they really are.In this conversation, Em sits down with trainer and advocate Mattison Skoog-Simpson to talk about what life inside overcrowded shelters actually looks like — the emotional weight on volunteers, the misunderstandings around dog beha...
2024-01-1050 min
The Dog Who Asked for More: Dog Training, Behavior, Anxiety & Dog Food for Life With DogsOverwhelmed With Your Dog? This Podcast Is for YouEver feel like you’re doing everything you can for your dog… and still feel like you’re getting it wrong?Like every piece of advice sounds critical.Like everyone else makes it look easy.Like you’re the only one struggling.You’re not.In this first episode of Straight Up Dog Talk, Em shares the real story behind why this podcast exists — from burnout and compassion fatigue to life with a big-feeling dog who didn’t fit the “easy dog” mold.After years of feeling overwhelmed, judged, and exhausted tryi...
2024-01-0314 min
The Dog Who Asked for More: Dog Training, Behavior, Anxiety & Dog Food for Life With DogsBreed Isn’t Behavior: Why Dog Bans Miss the Real ProblemWhat would you do if your dog didn’t change at all… but the law suddenly said they weren’t allowed to exist?In parts of the UK, families with XL Bully dogs are facing exactly that. Dogs who have never hurt anyone are being labeled dangerous overnight — leaving guardians to choose between surrendering them, fighting in court, or saying goodbye.In this conversation, Em sits down with Charleigh and Nichola, two advocates living through the ban in real time. Together, they talk about what breed-specific laws actually look like day to day — the fear, the paperw...
2024-01-031h 07
The Dog Who Asked for More: Dog Training, Behavior, Anxiety & Dog Food for Life With DogsStop Trying to Be the “Alpha”: Why That Advice Hurts Your DogHave you ever been told you need to “be the alpha” or “show your dog who’s boss”?That you need more control.More dominance.More authority.And somehow… things still aren’t getting better?In this conversation, Em sits down with certified trainer Lauren from Sit Stay Stella to talk about one of the most stubborn ideas in dog training: dominance theory.Where it came from.Why it stuck around.And why it often makes dogs more confused, stressed, or shut down — not more confident.Because most d...
2024-01-0350 minSwiss News in EnglishEpisode 52: Armed Robbery, Banned movie star, Halted wolf hunt and more..In this episode Emily brings you the Swiss News in English for the first week of 2024 including: An armed robbery in Yverdon, the Valais wolf hunt halted, a French movie star banned from Swiss TV, and more!
2024-01-0213 minSwiss News in EnglishEpisode 51: A lynx, the wolves, intersex rights, and spitting fines.In this episode Emily shares the news of Switzerland this week including a lynx attack, the wolf hunt of Valais, a motion on the Senate floor to protect intersex children, and the high cost of spitting in Wallisellen.
2023-12-1912 minSwiss News in EnglishEpisode 50: Murders in Sion, A surge in Covid, Cowbell ControversyIn this episode, Emily shares three news pieces: A tragic double murder in Canton Valais, the rise in Covid cases, and a debate about cowbells. This episode is sponsored by Salt Consulting and Communications, a professional coaching group hosting a 12-week, online coaching session starting January 7th called "Integrity Works". Go to the Swiss News in English Facebook page for more information.
2023-12-1211 minSwiss News in EnglishEpisode 49: Zurich to London, Epidemics Act update, Editorial piece, and moreIn this episode Emily discusses the new proposed train destinations in Europe, the latest Epidemic Acts update, an editorial piece on Long Covid, and our first sponsor, Salt Consulting and Communications offers an incredible 12 week professional online coaching class starting January 7th, 2024. https://offers.salt.consulting/integrityworkswinter2024?am_id=emily161
2023-12-0614 min
The Dog Who Asked for More: Dog Training, Behavior, Anxiety & Dog Food for Life With DogsThe Big Announcement That Will Change Straight Up Dog TalkStraight Up Dog Talk launches Jan 3, 2024! In this teaser, Em + unPACKed Podcast share big news, Season 1 sneak peeks, and what’s coming next.🎉 Straight Up Dog Talk is almost here—and in this final teaser, we’ve got a BIG announcement!Em sits down with Mattison and Jerri from the unPACKed Podcast to share what’s coming in Season 1 (launching January 3, 2024). Whether you’ve been following along or just found us, this teaser gives you a behind-the-scenes peek into the conversations, community, and stories you can expect.💡 I...
2023-12-0607 minSwiss News in EnglishEpisode 48: Wolf hunt, Richest guy in Switzerland, and more...In this episode, Emily brings you the latest on the wolf hunt, the richest guy in Switzerland, an update on the melting glaciers, and more.
2023-11-2812 minSwiss News in EnglishTriumphant Return! Nov 21, 2023In this episode Emily shares the latest Swiss Federal election results, reminds you to buy your highway vignette and tells you how, and gives an important wolf update.
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The Dog Who Asked for More: Dog Training, Behavior, Anxiety & Dog Food for Life With DogsStraight Up Dog Talk: A Safe Space for Real Conversations (Promo)🐾 Straight Up Dog Talk is more than just a podcast—it’s a safe space for dog lovers, pet parents, and professionals to have the honest, unfiltered conversations the dog world needs.We’re tackling the tough stuff—behavior, grief, training, nutrition, and everything in between—with compassion, curiosity, and community.💛 Whether you're navigating life with a big-feeling dog or just want support from people who truly get it, Straight Up Dog Talk is here for you.🎧 Season 1 premieres January 3rd, 2024Hit follow so you’re first to know when it drops!—Stay Con...
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Swiss News in EnglishEpisode 46: February 22, 2022, Covid update, Federal Council disconnect, Netflix overcharging Swiss, A conservative LGBTQ+ advocate, more wolf talk,In this episode Emily brings you a quick Covid-19 update, shares the opinions about the Federal Council's disconnect with voters, Netflix's shameful charges, a conservative politician's campaign to fight discrimination, and more wolf conversations.
2022-02-2214 minSwiss News in EnglishEpisode 45: A quick Covid update, Black hair discrimination, A controversial Taliban visit, Zurich prison volunteers requested.In this episode Emily brings you a quick Covid-19 update, shares a story about the problem of discrimination of people with natural, African hair, the controversy surrounding the Taliban visit to Geneva, and an unorthodox test run of a new, Zurich prison.
2022-02-1111 minSwiss News in EnglishEpisode 44: February 4, 2022, Covid update, Forest fire, Avalanche, Long Covid discovery, and Fungicide in drinking water.In this episode, Emily brings you a quick Covid-19 update, news of a Forest fire in Ticino, an Avalanche in Vaud, some scientific study info on Long Covid, and the dangers of Fungicide residue in Swiss drinking water.
2022-02-0412 minSwiss News in EnglishEpisode 43: January 24, 2022, Covid numbers, Wolf in Valais, Swiss Fears, Sunday shopping, and Swiss University popularity.In this episode Emily brings you a quick Covid update, a story about a scary wolf encounter in Valais, the unusual fears of the Swiss, the possibility of Sunday shopping in Zurich, Lucerne, and Ticino, and the rise in international students in Swiss Universities.
2022-01-2410 minSwiss News in EnglishEpisode 42: January 17, 2022, A very quick covid update, voting initiatives, scooter danger, electric cars are on the rise! the UDC/SVP angst, and should we follow Spain's lead?In this episode Emily brings you a super short Covid update, tells you about the recent poll results for the upcoming vote on February 13th, shares the latest news of scooter danger, electric car popularity, Spain's downgrading of the pandemic to endemic, and how the UDC party is making their demands known.
2022-01-1713 minSwiss News in EnglishEpisode 41: January 13, 2022, Covid news, Federal Council press conference, A tough harvest, A retiring gold medalist.In this episode, Emily brings you the latest Covid numbers, the Federal Council's announcements regarding Covid measures, the grape situation for winemakers, and the retirement of Carlo Janka is reported.
2022-01-1310 minSwiss News in EnglishEpisode 40: Friday, January 7th 2021, Covid numbers, Swiss votation in February, Alain Berset update, and new preservation technology.In this episode, Emily brings you the latest Covid numbers in Switzerland, the four matters up for a vote in February, the Health Minister's press conference statements, and a new technology to preserve your fruits and veggies.
2022-01-0709 minSwiss News in EnglishEpisode 39: December 16, 2021, Covid numbers, 3G-2G, Covid treatment pills, A rock-n-roll Alpine Horn disturbance.In this episode, Emily brings you the latest Covid news, shares the latest on the new antiviral Covid treatment pills hitting the market, and shares a story about a young Alpine horn player who just made too much noise in Canton Jura.
2021-12-1610 minSwiss News in EnglishEpisode 38: December 1st, 2021, Record Covid numbers, travel restricted countries, Emily's Editorial, and hunting and drinking don't mix.In this episode, Emily brings you the latest (worrying) Covid numbers in Switzerland, shares the most recent travel restrictions imposed by the Federal Council, delivers a strongly-worded editorial about vaccinations, and shares a new proposed law about shooting and drinking.
2021-12-0113 minSwiss News in EnglishEpisode 37: November 25, 2021, Covid-19 numbers, Shenanigans in Schaffhausen, A violent attack in Zurich, Federal Council press conference.In this episode, Emily brings you the latest Covid-19 information, a story about fraudulent Covid certificates in Schaffhausen, a store owner attacked on the street in Zurich, and the latest news from Health Minister, Alain Berset, on the Federal Council's recent decisions.
2021-11-2511 minSwiss News in EnglishEpisode 36: November 15, 2021, Covid update, Booster shots soon, Ski season begins in Valais, bad harvest, and Eastern Swiss vaccine efforts.In this episode Emily brings you the latest Covid numbers in Switzerland, an update about the Federal Council's latest announcements about booster shots, Ski slope info, what to expect from Swiss farmers this season, and the Eastern Swiss Kantonal efforts to vaccinate their resistant residents.
2021-11-1510 minSwiss News in EnglishEpisode 35: November 5, 2021, Covid numbers, A great new pill, creative vaccine incentives, and the third, unknown ballot initiative.In this episode Emily brings you the latest (worrying) Covid numbers, the latest info on the Pfizer Covid 19 antiviral pill, a creative Appenzell vaccine initiative, and details on the third ballot initiative on the November 28th ballot in Switzerland.
2021-11-0511 minSwiss News in EnglishEpisode 34: October 28, 2021, Covid update, Booster shots for the vulnerable, Christmas Markets back on, and upcoming votation.In this episode, Emily brings you the latest Covid numbers in Switzerland, shares an update about booster shot availability, gives you the latest news about the various Christmas Markets opening in November, and ends with the upcoming November referendums.
2021-10-2811 minSwiss News in EnglishEpisode 33: October 19, 2021, Covid numbers, Swiss energy crisis, An SVP politician makes controversial speechIn this episode, Emily brings you the latest Covid numbers in Switzerland, discusses the potential upcoming energy shortage, and shares the details of a heated and controversial speech given by an ultra conservative SVP politician.
2021-10-1912 minSwiss News in EnglishEpisode 32: October 15, 2021, Covid news, Murder in Zurich, Stolen grapes, and two votes in November.In this episode, Emily shares the latest Covid 19 numbers in Switzerland, news of a murder in Zurich, thefts of grapes in Valais, and the two important upcoming votes in November.
2021-10-1509 minSwiss News in EnglishEpisode 31: October 5, 2021, Covid numbers, Environmental activism, Editorial minute, and an adoption gone wrong.In this episode Emily brings you the latest Covid numbers, a story about climate activists in Zurich, a personal Editorial, and a sad story from Valais about a family torn apart.
2021-10-0515 minSwiss News in EnglishEpisode 30: September 29, 2021, Latest Covid numbers, votation results in detail, voter turnout, and Socialists call Maurer on the carpet.In this episode, Emily brings you the latest Covid numbers in Switzerland, shares the election results and voter turnout numbers, and reports on the socialist party's criticism of Federal Council member, Maurer, on his recent attack on the Federal Council's covid measures.
2021-09-2910 minSwiss News in EnglishEpisode 29: Covid numbers, The new and improved Covid Certificate rules, Cannabis in Zurich, A Federal Office of Public health press conference update.In this episode Emily brings you the latest Covid numbers and the update from the Federal Government on the pandemic, a story about Cannabis sales in Zurich next year, and the latest guidelines on the Covid Certificate.
2021-09-1408 minSwiss News in EnglishEpisode 28: Covid update, Zurich hospitals filling up, Anniversary of Women's Suffrage, and a man with too many guns.In this episode Emily brings you the latest covid numbers in Switzerland, news about the Federation of Zurich hospitals concerns about ICU beds, Women's Suffrage anniversary, and a Fribourg man with illegal weapons.
2021-09-0309 minSwiss News in EnglishEpisode 27: August 30, 2021, A quick commentary, Covid update, Women on trains, Swiss fun facts.In this episode Emily starts out with a commentary, brings you the latest covid numbers, a news story about women getting injured on trains, and finishes with some interesting Swiss fun facts.
2021-08-3011 minSwiss News in EnglishEpisode 26: August 26, 2021, Swiss Covid news, Federal Council update, Extra security for Berset, and the wolves of Graubuenden.In this episode, Emily brings you the latest Swiss Covid numbers, shares the Federal Council's most recent Covid measures and the resulting threats to Federal Council members, and a story about the wolves of Graubuenden.
2021-08-2610 minSwiss News in EnglishEpisode 25: August 24, 2021 Covid numbers, who is in the hospital? How do Afghans come to Switzerland? And the editorial minute.In this episode, Emily discusses the latest Covid numbers, who is being hospitalized due to Covid, and the Afghan people's process for migration, plus an editorial minute.
2021-08-2410 minSwiss News in EnglishEpisode 24: Answer to a listener's question, Covid update, School precautions, and what's on the Swiss ballot?In this episode Emily answers her first listener question, gives the latest Covid news, shares information regarding school Covid measures, and discusses the 99 percent socialist party initiative.
2021-08-1009 minSwiss News in EnglishEpisode 23: Covid update, A Vaud study on the Covid vaccine, a troubling rape verdict, The gulf stream in danger, and Arnold's opinion.In today's longer-than-usual episode, Emily brings you the Swiss covid update, Canton Vaud doctors compile evidence of the effectiveness of the Covid-19 vaccine, a controversial verdict in Basel, an important environmental article, and an opinion piece by Arnold Schwarzenegger.
2021-08-0616 minSwiss News in EnglishEpisode 22: Covid numbers, Swiss National Day history, A divisive SVP speech, and a vaccine proponent.In this episode Emily brings you the latest Covid numbers in Switzerland, a bit of Swiss history, a report of a divisive SVP speech, and a Zurich representative's covid vaccine advice.
2021-08-0208 minSwiss News in EnglishEpisode 21: Swiss Covid update, Ferdinand is coming, Restrictions not lifted, Climate change, and the Lindt bunny.In this episode Emily covers the Swiss Covid numbers, the maintaining of Covid restrictions, the storm that's brewing, climate change, and Lindt's court battle to trademark its gold foil bunny.
2021-07-3009 minSwiss News in EnglishEpisode 20: Covid update, Swiss Olympic sweep in mountain bikingIn this short little episode, Emily brings you the latest Covid 19 news in Switzerland, and shares the good news about Switzerland's Swiss women in the Olympic games.
2021-07-2804 minSwiss News in EnglishEpisode 19: Covid update, Covid opinions, and more Covid opinions- That Delta variant!In this episode, Emily gives you the latest (not good) Covid numbers in Switzerland, and gives the anti-vaxxers a piece of her mind. Tune in for this salty episode.
2021-07-2306 minSwiss News in EnglishEpisode 18: July 20, 2021, Covid numbers, Swiss women in military, Editorial minuteIn today's episode Emily Breslin brings you the latest covid numbers in Switzerland, the topic of mandatory military service for women, and another edition of the Editorial Minute.
2021-07-2007 minSwiss News in EnglishEpisode 17: Friday, July 16, 2021, Covid update, Flooding and rain, Another editorial minute (or 6).In this episode Emily brings you the latest covid news, updates about the flooding in Central and Northern Switzerland, and she brings you her opinions on anti-vaxxers.
2021-07-1608 minSwiss News in EnglishEpisode 16: Wednesday, July 14, 2021, Covid numbers, Macron's decree, A nasty FB post by SVP member, and Emily's editorial minuteIn this episode, Emily brings you the latest Covid numbers in Switzerland, President Macron's latest vaccine requirements, A nasty FB post by National Council representative Andreas Glarner, and the Swiss News In English editorial minute (more like 6 minutes).
2021-07-1411 minSwiss News in EnglishEpisode 15: July 12, 2021, Covid numbers, Long Covid in teens, Italian football victory, and drownings in Ticino.In this episode, Emily discusses the latest Covid numbers in Switzerland, a new study on adolescents with long covid, the Italian football win, and the racist attacks on English players, and two drownings in Ticino yesterday.
2021-07-1206 minSwiss News in EnglishEpisode 14: July 9, 2021, Covid numbers, energy issues, travel abroad, and Federer.In this episode Emily brings you the latest Covid numbers, info about more possible reliance on nuclear reactors for energy in Switzerland, current requirements for entry to EU countries, and Federer's exit from Wimbledom.
2021-07-0907 minSwiss News in EnglishEpisode 13: July 7, 2021, COVID numbers rising, Covid certificates valid in Europe, Covid App improving, AND a new editorial by Emily, and more.In this episode we've added an editorial minute. Feel free to share your comments or questions on the website: Go to SwissNewsInEnglish.com and head to our contact page. Drop us a line! We'd love to hear from you.
2021-07-0710 minSwiss News in EnglishEpisode 12: Swiss Covid numbers, a staunch critic of the failed EU talks, and single use plastics.In this episode we bring you the latest Covid numbers, news of criticism of the failed agreement between Switzerland and the EU, and how Switzerland is not banning single use plastics, unlike the EU.
2021-07-0509 minSwiss News in EnglishEpisode 11: Covid update, an impressive Swiss Football Team victory, and private media support by the Swiss government.In this episode we bring you the Covid 19 numbers (as always), the news of Switzerland's big win against France in the European Championship match, and the debate surrounding the recent decision by Parliament to supply millions of francs to support the private media in Switzerland.
2021-06-3007 minSwiss News in EnglishEpisode 10: Nestle aims to be "deforestation free" by 2022, the covid update and the race to vaccinate, and the Montreux Jazz Festival starts this week.In this episode we discuss Nestle's stated efforts to prevent deforestation and Greenpeace's continued dissatisfaction with the corporation, the covid numbers and the consensus in the scientific community about the importance of vaccinations in light of the Delta variant, and the Montreux Jazz Festival begins!
2021-06-2811 minSwiss News in EnglishEpisode 9: Covid numbers, Federal Council news, and no begging in Basel CityIn this episode, we bring you the latest Covid numbers, the Federal Council's latest lift on Covid 19 restrictions, and the controversial begging ban in Basel City.
2021-06-2505 minSwiss News in EnglishEpisode 8: Same sex marriage, covid update, drivers in Ticino, and a river invades a town.In this episode Emily Breslin discusses the same sex marriage referendum in Switzeraland, covid updates, the accident prone Ticino drivers, and severe flooding in Neuchâtel.
2021-06-2306 minSwiss News in EnglishEpisode 7: Childcare ranking, Swiss Football update, Covid numbers, and EU negotiationsIn this episode, Emily Breslin brings you coverage of Unicef's latest report on childcare rankings in wealthy nations, the Swiss Football team update, Covid 19 news, and how the Swiss are managing ongoing talks with the European Union.
2021-06-2107 minSwiss News in EnglishEpisode 6: Covid update, 5-G, pastries, and football!In this episode, we bring you the latest Covid numbers as well as the Swiss government's motion to study long Covid, the recent vote on 5-G, a fun event sponsored by Lausanne à Table, and how the Swiss football team is faring in the European Championship.
2021-06-1808 minSwiss News in EnglishEpisode 5: An important meeting in Geneva, Parmelin meets Biden, and good news about the Covid vaccine.In this episode, we discuss Presidents Biden and Putin meeting in Geneva today, a brief overview of the Swiss President Parmelin meeting with President Biden yesterday, and a quick Covid vaccine update.
2021-06-1607 minSwiss News in EnglishEpisode 4: Swiss election results, plane crash in the Alps, and the latest Covid numbers.In this episode we detail the results of the Swiss election on 5 proposed laws, discuss the mysterious aircraft crashes in the Graubunden Alps, and share the latest Covid numbers and vaccination news in Switzerland, all in just 5 minutes!
2021-06-1405 minSwiss News in EnglishEpisode 3: What are the Swiss voting on now?In this episode, we detail ALL of the initiatives and referendums up for a vote this Sunday, June 13.
2021-06-1108 minSwiss News in EnglishEpisode 2: How does the Swiss Political System work?In this episode we take a dive into the Federalist, direct Democracy that is Switzerland.
2021-06-1010 minSwiss News in EnglishSwiss News In English Episode 1In this episode Emily discusses the latest coronavirus numbers, the Biden/Putin meeting in Geneva, the latest financial G7 news, and the proposed cargo tunnel.
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