You're Doing Everything to Help Your Dog. But Who's Helping You? | Dog Training

Have you ever worked so hard to help your dog… and quietly wondered who was helping you? Training can feel lonely. You’re trying to do the right thing, second-guessing every choice, carrying guilt, hope, and exhaustion all at once. And sometimes what you really need isn’t another technique—it’s someone steady beside you saying, “You’re not failing. Let’s figure this out together.” In this episode, Em sits down with her first mentor, Sailor Jerri, to reflect on the early days of learning, fumbling, and growing into the trainer she is today. They talk about how mentorship, friendship, and emotional safety shaped their work far more than any tool or cue ever did—and how supporting the human often changes everything for the dog. This conversation offers perspective, reassurance, and permission to grow at your own pace. Press play if you’re ready to feel less alone on your journey with your dog. Guest Info: Instagram: @tulsapack Website: tulsapackathletics.com Free Resources & Support Dog Body Language Quiz Not sure what your dog’s behavior is communicating? Take the free quiz and get a resource matched to your results. 👉 https://tinyurl.com/dogbodylanguagequiz 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://tinyurl.com/tdwafmbooknow PetMatRx Supplements We Trust Support gut health and daily wellness. Use code FITZ20 to save. 👉 https://tinyurl.com/PETMATRXtdwafm Email [email protected] to get in touch with Em This podcast explores real life with dogs — including dog behavior, reactivity, dog anxiety, stress in dogs, fearful dogs, and everyday training challenges. It’s for dog parents who are overwhelmed navigating life with dogs and want a clearer understanding of their dog, practical support, and a stronger bond while creating a calmer daily life with their dogs. Episodes cover canine nutrition, dog body language, dog communication, dog food and behavior, gut health, dog wellness, enrichment for dogs, dog enrichment activities, routines, dog lifestyle, and regulation — so life with your dog can feel calmer, more manageable, and more sustainable. Hosted by a dog trainer, canine nutrition coach, and retired vet tech, the show blends training, nutrition, and enrichment to support and bond with sensitive, anxious, pure-bred, and rescue dogs at home and in real life. Affiliate links support the podcast and help fuel the RV dream 💛