The Dog Who Asked for More: Understanding Life With Your Dog Beyond Dog Training and Behavior · Episode 93 · August 11, 2025 · 12 min

Your Dog Might Actually Hate Walks and You've Been Pushing Through It Anyway | Dog Training

Locked: Ep 93 — "Your Dog Might Actually Hate Walks and You've Been Pushing Through It Anyway" | Dog Training Confirmed the duplicated text was just an export artifact, not a real platform issue — no further action needed there. Now the description — checking against Part 10: Do dogs really need a walk every single day? You've probably pushed through one anyway, telling yourself that's what a good dog parent does, even when your dog was clearly not into it. In this solo episode, Em shares the guilt she carried for years after realizing her reactive dog didn't enjoy walks at all. She thought skipping them meant she was failing him. She thought pushing through was the responsible thing to do. What she eventually learned changed how she thinks about behavior, enrichment, and what dogs actually need to thrive. They get into reactivity, anxiety, overstimulation, and enrichment, and why meeting your dog's needs isn't always about doing what everyone else says you should. Sometimes it's about slowing down, paying attention, and building a plan around the dog actually in front of you. You'll hear: Why some reactive, anxious, or overstimulated dogs struggle with traditional daily walks How enrichment and decompression can support behavior without adding more stress Why letting go of guilt and trusting what your dog is telling you can build more confidence for both of you If your dog hates walks, comes home more stressed than when you left, or has you wondering if you're doing something wrong, this one's for you. 🐾 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/fuelthepodcast Shop What Em Uses with Fitz & Toby Enrichment tools, nutrition support, and daily essentials — all in one place. 👉 thedogwhoaskedformore.myshopdot.com Is your dog's food actually working for them? A two-minute check-in for dog parents who are doing their best and still not sure if it's enough. 👉 https://tinyurl.com/dogfoodstress Free 15-Minute Clarity Call Feeling stuck or unsure what your dog needs? Book a short call, and we'll talk through what's going on. 👉 https://thedogwhoaskedformore.hbportal.co/schedule/668856198dc476001953809b Questions 📧 [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.