The Dog Who Asked for More: Understanding Life With Your Dog Beyond Dog Training and Behavior · Episode 131 · December 22, 2025 · 6 min

The Reason Your Dog Falls Apart Days After the Holiday Guests Leave | Dog Training

Did your dog hold it together through every visitor, only to come apart once the house finally got quiet? When the barking, pacing, and jumpiness show up after the holidays are over, it’s easy to read it as a setback and rush back into training mode. But a dog who stayed on alert through days of doorbells, food deliveries, and people coming and going may only be releasing all of it now that the coast is clear. This week isn’t about getting back on track. It’s about giving your dog, and yourself, room to come down. You’ll hear: What happened with Fitz two days after a packed holiday week, and why the barking that followed wasn’t him acting out The questions to ask yourself before pushing your dog back into a routine A January plan that backfired, and what Fitz’s reaction revealed about it Simple ways to support decompression this week, plus a few journal prompts for you Press play if your dog seems more on edge now that the holidays are over than they did during them. Want More Support? The free resource mentioned in this episode is now part of a full course inside The Dog Who Asked for More community. Current free courses include: What's Really in Your Dog's Bowl Why Your Dog Won't Settle Caring for Your Aging Dog Pet Travel Preparedness Join the community to access the free courses. 👉 https://www.skool.com/the-dog-who-asked-for-more-6959/about Shop What Em Uses with Fitz & Toby Enrichment tools, nutrition support, and daily essentials — all in one place. 👉 thedogwhoaskedformore.myshopdot.com This podcast explores dog training, dog behavior, dog behavior problems, dog obedience, dog training advice, dog training tips, dog training methods, dog training at home, service dog training, dog anxiety, dog separation anxiety, reactive dogs, dog reactivity, and dog body language. Episodes also cover canine nutrition, dog food, dog enrichment, mental stimulation for dogs, senior dogs, pet loss, and life with dogs. It’s a dog community for people who want to better understand the dog in front of them, make sense of conflicting advice, improve the relationship with their dog, and figure out what actually works for their dog. Some links may be affiliate links. If you choose to purchase, it helps support the podcast and the RV tour.