All That Training and Your Dog Still Panics When the Fireworks Start
About this episode
Emily Breslin discusses why dogs may panic during fireworks despite training efforts and what they might need instead.
You've played the soundtracks. Practiced the exercises. Done everything the training advice told you to do. And the fireworks start anyway, and your dog falls apart anyway, and you're standing there wondering what you missed. In this episode, Em shares why so many well-meaning dog parents end up here every year, and why fireworks may not be the training problem everyone assumes it is. Drawing from her experience as a dog trainer, pet sitter, and dog mom, she gets into what actually happens when fear takes over, why training isn't always available in that moment, and what your dog might need instead. You'll hear: Why your dog can still panic during fireworks even after weeks of training The difference between a training problem and a nervous system event What actually helps a dog feel safer once the fear response has already started If you've ever watched your dog struggle during fireworks and wondered if you're doing enough, this one's for you. 🐾 Help Us Hit the Road We're raising money to take this podcast on the road — an RV, a microphone, and 20 years of experience coming to you. 👉 https://tinyurl.com/fuelthepodcast Shop What Em Uses with Fitz & Toby Enrichment tools…
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