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5 days ago
5 days ago
10 min
Sometimes the dog we get isn’t the one we pictured.
In this episode, Erin shares how her three dogs each took her down a very different path than the one she had dreamed of, and why it’s okay to feel disappointed and grieve that. She talks about making space for those feelings, finding new things to enjoy together, and reaching out to a professional if you’re stuck.
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Oct 14, 2026
Oct 14, 2026
25 min
Struggling with recall?
Erin breaks down the steps to building a practical, real world recall. Spoiler, training a recall word is only a small part of the picture.
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Oct 7, 2026
Oct 7, 2026
10 min
Harness time doesn’t have to be a daily stressor. This week, I share two simple games that turn putting on the harness into a favorite part of your dog’s day, especially for reactive, sensitive, and shy dogs.
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Oct 1, 2026
Oct 1, 2026
10 min
Part two of my food loving reactive dog episodes.
People are often so happy their reactive dog loves food because it makes things easier. But does it really?
In some ways yes, but in other ways it can be tricker.
Have a listen to discover what the most important things are to be working on with a frustrated reactive dog.
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Sep 23, 2026
Sep 23, 2026
13 min
Have a dog that loves food? Does your food monster also struggle with fear based reactivity?
If you answered yes to these questions, you will want to listen to this one!
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Sep 17, 2026
Sep 17, 2026
13 min
Dog trainers get hired to train dogs, but is that really what happens? Have a listen to this weeks episode which includes one of the most important pieces of advice I can give to you when choosing a dog trainer.
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Sep 9, 2026
Sep 9, 2026
18 min
There is one thing I see over and over again. A critically overlooked piece in severe reactivity and aggression cases. Have a listen to see how I assess the possibilty of pain in reactive dogs.

Sep 2, 2026
Sep 2, 2026
12 min
There are some things I tell reactive dog owner's again and again. This episode shares one of the most common pieces advice I give to reactive dog owners.

Aug 26, 2026
Aug 26, 2026
8 min
Is your dog starting to bark at things? Should you worry?
Erin gives you a quick and easy way of knowing when you need to get help, especially with young dogs.
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Aug 26, 2026
Aug 26, 2026
13 min
Who is the person behind the microphone? Have a listen!
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