Straight Up Dog Talk: Real Talk for Dog Training, Behavior, and Nutrition for Pet Parents

In this dog training podcast episode, Em shares how to advocate for your reactive dog—setting boundaries, saying no, and protecting trust without guilt.

Do you ever feel like you’re constantly justifying your dog’s behavior to others?

In this episode of Straight Up Dog Talk, I share the moment everything shifted—the first time I stopped explaining Fitz and started advocating for him. From awkward family events to pushy strangers, I’v...

In this dog training podcast episode, Em and Annie Grossman share why positive reinforcement and science—not dominance—create lasting results.

What if we could combine heart and behavioral science to train dogs—without relying on dominance or intimidation?

In this inspiring conversation, Em sits down with Annie Grossman, founder of School for the Dogs and author of How to Train Your Dog with Love + Science, to talk about building con...

You followed every tip. You stuck to the plan. You tried to be the perfect pet parent—so why does it still feel like you’re failing?

In this raw and validating episode, Em opens up about the emotional cost of trying to do everything “right”—and still watching your dog struggle.

💔 This is the episode for the person who’s burned out, overwhelmed, and starting to doubt themselves.

🎧 You’ll learn:• Why training protocols can backfire em...

In this animal rescue podcast episode, Pilots to the Rescue shares how aviation saves shelter dogs from euthanasia and flies them into forever homes.

What if the difference between life and death for a shelter dog… was a pilot?

In this incredible episode, Em sits down with Michael Schneider, founder and “Top Dog” of Pilots to the Rescue, to celebrate 10 years of flying animals out of danger and into forever homes. Michael shares how ...

In this reactive dog podcast episode, Em shares 3 lessons from training Fitz—why walks made things worse and how regulation matters more than obedience.

💭 I thought I was doing everything right.
But nothing was working—because I was starting from the wrong place.

Reactivity training can feel like a full-time job. And when you’re doing all the things but your dog is still barking, lunging, or spiraling… it’s easy to feel like you’re f...

In this dog safety podcast episode, Em and David from SATELLAI share how GPS dog collars with satellite tracking protect pets—even off-grid without cell service.

What would you do if your dog ran off…
And you couldn’t call them back?
Couldn’t see where they were?
Couldn’t even track them?

For most of us, GPS collars only work if we have cell service.
But what if you’re hiking, off-grid, or in panic mode with no way to connect?

In this epi...

In this reactive dog podcast episode, Em shares how letting go of perfection—and the E-collar—changed everything for her and Fitz.

✨ I thought I had to be perfect to help my reactive dog.
Turns out, I just had to be present.

Five and a half years ago, I was standing in a quiet parking lot, holding the leash of a barking, overwhelmed dog—using an E-collar, doing everything I was told—and still, it wasn’t working.

That was the moment...

In this pet industry podcast episode, Em takes you behind the scenes at SuperZoo—the biggest North American trade show for pet products, brands, and trends.

Ever wondered what really happens at the biggest pet industry trade show in North America?

In this special live episode of Straight Up Dog Talk, I’m coming to you from SuperZoo in Las Vegas—the ultimate behind-the-scenes look at where the pet industry comes to launch, connect, an...

In this reactive dog podcast episode, Em and client Cobia share Majic’s journey—how reactivity reshaped confidence, connection, and what dogs really need.

🐾 What happens when your dog’s reactivity forces you to rethink everything you thought you knew about being a “good” pet parent?

In this raw and relatable episode, Em sits down with her client Cobia to talk about Majic—a big-feeling, reactive dog who’s completely transformed her l...

In this reactive dog podcast episode, Em shares why daily walks made Fitz’s behavior worse—and the peaceful alternatives that actually helped him thrive.

🐾 What if your dog doesn’t need a walk today?

In this gentle, judgment-free solo episode, Em shares the emotional moment she realized daily walks were making Fitz’s behavior worse—and the alternatives that finally helped him feel safe, calm, and connected.

If you’ve ever skipped a w...

In this dog behavior podcast episode, Em and Matt Beisner explore reactive dogs, trauma, and why domination isn’t leadership in training or life.

What if the dogs we struggle with most… are the ones meant to wake us up?

In this powerful episode, Em sits down with renowned dog behaviorist Matt Beisner (Dog: Impossible, The Zen Dog) to talk about the emotional truths behind reactive dogs, the failure of dominant training models, and ho...

In this dog nutrition podcast episode, Em shares why she stopped feeding kibble, the truth about pet food standards, and how raw feeding changed everything.

I used to trust kibble—until my dog got sick, and no one could give me real answers. That’s when everything changed.

In this solo episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on the pet food industry and sharing what I wish someone had told me sooner.

🎙️ You’ll learn:
• The truth...

In this dog products podcast episode, Em and Pet Life Unlimited expose outdated pet care products and share what really works for dogs today.

What if the problem wasn’t your dog—it was the products we’ve all been told to trust?

In this no-BS conversation, Em sits down with Lindsay Joyce, CEO, and Julia Sigal, Senior Director of Product Marketing at Pet Life Unlimited, to talk about why so many “standard” pet products are outdated, ov...

In this pet loss podcast episode, Em shares the raw reality of anticipatory grief, aging dogs, and the sacred act of slowing down before goodbye.

What do you do when your dog is still here—but you’ve already started grieving?

In this raw and emotional solo episode, Em opens up about the quiet heartbreak of loving an aging dog. From midnight walks to medication changes and the slow shifts of daily life, she shares what it really feels...

In this dog potty training podcast episode, Em and Glenn from NoPee explore how scent removal impacts house training, odor control, and puppy potty success.

Tired of lingering smells and potty training setbacks?

This week, Em sits down with Glenn, co-creator of NoPee—a new, patented product designed to help pet parents tackle indoor accidents, odor issues, and house training struggles with science-backed support.

🎙 In this episode:
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In this reactive dog podcast episode, Em shares why starting over with Fitz wasn’t failure but the turning point that shaped her journey as a trainer.

I almost didn’t become a dog trainer… because I was afraid no one would understand Fitz.

In this deeply personal episode, Em opens up about the guilt and hesitation that followed years of trying everything—from dog parks and daily walks to strategies that didn’t sit right. After realiz...

In this dog training podcast episode, America’s Got Talent finalist Sara Carson shares the truth about trick training, performance pressure, and trust with dogs.

🎤 What does it really take to train a trick dog who can perform on a global stage—and still be your best friend at home?

In this episode of Straight Up Dog Talk, Em sits down with the incredible Sara Carson—America’s Got Talent finalist, top dog trainer, and creator of The ...

In this raw solo podcast episode, Em shares her healing journey after breaking her foot, quitting Xanax, and finding peace with the help of her dogs.

What if the thing you thought was saving you… was also holding you back?

When Em broke her foot earlier this year, she was forced to slow down—and what she found in the stillness changed everything. In this deeply personal solo episode, she shares the moment that made her reevaluate wha...

In this dog intelligence podcast episode, we explore canine communication, problem-solving, and why your dog may be smarter and more intuitive than you think.

Your Dog Is Smarter Than You Think—Here’s the Proof

🐶 What if your dog is more intelligent, intuitive, and emotionally aware than most people realize?

In this heart-expanding episode, Em sits down with Jennifer Holland—journalist and author of Dog Smart: Life-Changing Lesso...