3 Dog Food Mistakes Affecting Life With Your Dog—and Simple Fixes That Support Long-Term Health

What if your dog’s “complete and balanced” food is actually part of the problem — and no one ever explained that to you?

If you’ve ever stood in your kitchen wondering why your dog’s digestion feels off, their skin won’t settle, or their body just doesn’t seem comfortable — this episode is for you.

In this conversation, Em shares the quiet truth about what’s really in your dog’s bowl, why so many well-meaning dog parents feel confused and overwhelmed by food choices, and how fear-based messaging around dog nutrition keeps people stuck. This isn’t about doing everything “right.” It’s about finally understanding what your dog has been asking for.

You’ll hear:

• Why shelf-stable kibble and “complete and balanced” labels don’t always mean supportive

• How small, affordable fresh-food additions can support digestion, skin, and gut health

• The personal story of how one senior dog’s pancreatitis changed the way Em approached feeding — forever

This episode covers dog nutrition, dog food myths, gut health, sensitive stomachs, and real-life feeding choices for dogs who need more support — without pressure, shame, or perfection.

Press play if you’re ready to move from fear to clarity, and start feeding your dog in a way that actually feels supportive for both of you.

The Dog Who Asked for More — Extras & Support

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This podcast explores life with dogs and life with pets, focusing on the dog–human bond and what it truly takes to understand and bond with your dog through dog body language, dog enrichment, behavior guidance, dog reactivity support, reactivity awareness, reactive dogs, reactive dog training, calming reactive dogs, dog training, dog training tips, training rescue dogs, pet training, dog obedience, dog behavior, dog behaviour, dog socialization, dog barking, dog habits, dog health, dog life, dog myths, and positive reinforcement for all dogs:  rescue dogs, velcro dogs, anxious dogs, reactive dogs, high-energy dogs, big-feeling dogs, and family pets, hosted by a canine nutritionist, nutrition coach, dog coach, dog coaching specialist, and retired vet tech, with episodes covering dog food, canine enrichment, dog training, dog nutrition, canine nutrition, dog gut health, dog grief, dog products, and science-backed routines that help dogs feel safer, healthier, calmer, and more understood while offering practical steps, enrichment ideas, behavior strategies, body language insights, and daily habits to support any dog and create a more confident, connected life with dogs.