Welcome to The Dog Who Asked for More formerly known as Straight Up Dog Talk
Welcome to The Dog Who Asked for More formerly known as Straight Up Dog Talk
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Welcome to The Big-Feeling Dog Community—a supportive, judgment-free space for dog parents who are trying their best, even on the days that feel heavy. Here, you’re surrounded by people who understand what it’s like to love a dog with big feelings, big reactions, or big needs. Whether you’re navigating barking, stress, food struggles, or the everyday overwhelm of figuring out what your dog is asking for, you belong here. This is where we learn together, share openly, and build calmer, more connected lives—one small win at a time.

If you're craving real support, practical guidance, and a place where you don’t have to explain or defend your dog, our Slack discussion boards are the heart of this community. Inside, you’ll find dog parents navigating the same big feelings, behavior struggles, food questions, and everyday challenges you’re facing. It’s a safe, encourage
If you're craving real support, practical guidance, and a place where you don’t have to explain or defend your dog, our Slack discussion boards are the heart of this community. Inside, you’ll find dog parents navigating the same big feelings, behavior struggles, food questions, and everyday challenges you’re facing. It’s a safe, encouragement-first space to ask questions, share wins and setbacks, get feedback, and feel understood. Whether you need help in the moment or just want to connect with people who truly get it, you’re welcome here. Come join the conversation—we’d love to have you.

If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure what your dog actually needs, a free 15-minute consult is the perfect place to start. This is a pressure-free conversation where we look at what’s going on with your dog, what you’ve already tried, and what simple next steps will make the biggest difference right now. Whether you’re dealing
If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure what your dog actually needs, a free 15-minute consult is the perfect place to start. This is a pressure-free conversation where we look at what’s going on with your dog, what you’ve already tried, and what simple next steps will make the biggest difference right now. Whether you’re dealing with barking, reactivity, food confusion, or just a sense that something’s off, you don’t have to navigate it alone. Book your free consult and let’s create a clearer, calmer path forward together.

Have a question you’re not ready to ask in the community or need clarity on something specific to your dog? You can always DM me on Instagram. I love hearing from dog parents who are navigating big feelings, confusing behavior, or those “I have no idea what to do next” moments. Whether you’re celebrating a win, asking a question, or just
Have a question you’re not ready to ask in the community or need clarity on something specific to your dog? You can always DM me on Instagram. I love hearing from dog parents who are navigating big feelings, confusing behavior, or those “I have no idea what to do next” moments. Whether you’re celebrating a win, asking a question, or just need a safe place to share what’s going on, my DMs are open. Reach out anytime — I’m here to help you and your dog feel more understood, supported, and connected.
About The Dog Who Asked for More
A podcast and educational resource supporting dog parents navigating reactivity, anxiety, barking, big feelings, dog food confusion, enrichment needs, and canine nutrition—created to help dogs and the humans who love them build a calmer, more connected life together.
This podcast explores real-life dog behavior, reactive dog support, and relationship-based training through the lens of a canine nutritionist, dog coach, and retired vet tech—diving into reactivity, dog emotional health, dog food and behavior, canine nutrition, dog gut health, enrichment for dogs, and what it truly takes to support anxious and big-feeling dogs safely and calmly. Whether you’re navigating behavior struggles, managing dog burnout, choosing dog food, exploring enrichment, or building a deeper human–dog bond, you’ll find grounded strategies to improve behavior, calm reactivity, enrich your dog’s life, and help your dog feel safe, understood, and supported.
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Formerly know as Straight Up Dog Talk.
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