Letting Go of Perfect Dog Parenting – What Actually Works

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

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 emotionally• The hidden toll of doing “everything right” and seeing no progress• How Em’s breakdown became a breakthrough• What to do when you’re stuck in the burnout loop• How to rebuild trust—with your dog and yourself

💛 If you’re in the thick of it, this episode is your permission to pause, reset, and choose a different way.

👉 Grab Em’s free enrichment guide for low-pressure, connection-building activities that don’t require structure or perfection.

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