Straight Up Dog Talk Podcast

Episode 29 - In Loving Memory of Cajun (10 years after loss) Part 1 of Em’s Story

On this episode of Straight Up Dog Talk, Josh takes over as Host and guides Em through the first part of her journey with dogs. Em shares stories from her childhood up to adopting Toby. All of these stories are personal and were transformative in one way or another in her journey.
Em shares her journey as a first-time dog owner, her losses, information about her medical disability and so much more. Please feel free to contact her with questions you’d like answered in part 2, coming next year.
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Episode 28 - Accommodating your Life to Fit Your Dogs Needs with Erika, Jax & Wyatt

On this episode of Straight Up Dog Talk, Em and Josh visit with Erika about her funny dogs Jax and Wyatt. Em intended for this episode to be a fun light-hearted episode about shredding stuffies and swimming dogs, but it quickly took a turn when Erika shared her struggles.
Wyatt struggles with severe separation anxiety and Erika is a shining example of what a dedicated pet guardian should be. She and her husband have created routines and structures that help Wyatt through this difficult issue. This episode will hopefully inspire you to come up with solutions to your current struggles or reach out and ask questions to Erika or Em for advice or guidance. Pet guardianship requires a lot of patience and love and Erika has loads of both,
Follow Erika, Jax & Wyatt on TikTok: jaxandwyatt & Instagram: jaxandwyatt2023

Episode 27 - Mattison and Madisyn

Episode #27 - Blind Q&A with an Owner and a Trainer with Madisyn & Mattison
This episode is sponsored by Freed by Training: http://www.freedbytraining.com/unleash
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On this episode of Straight Up Dog Talk, Em and Josh let friend and sister podcast cohost Mattison take over the show! Our guests Maddie and Mattison go over what a client intake process looks like when you work with Mattison and Freed by Training.
The purpose of this episode is to give the listeners an idea of what it should look like when you are talking to potential trainers for your own dogs. We hope that it inspires you to ask more questions and find the RIGHT FIT for both you and your dog when it comes to training.
Follow Madisyn (Maddie) on TikTok and Instagram: miloandnovaslife 
Follow Mattison on Instagram: freedbytraining thedogbiznerd & unpacked.stream

Episode 26 - Fat Sam’s For Pets with Cheryl

This episode is brought to you by a paid Sponsorship with Fat Sam’s for Pets
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On this episode of Straight Up Dog Talk, Em and Josh visit with Cheryl the owner of Fat Sam’s for pets. Cheryl shares the inspiration for her CBD business for humans and pets as well as her journey as a business owner.
Cheryl shares information about CBD products and how they can help your pets through things like anxiety during fireworks. All of Fat Sam’s for Pets products are human-grade quality and homemade in an industrial-grade kitchen. 
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Episode 25 - Rescue, Bully Breeds, & Separation Anxiety with Joel, Abner & Cass

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On this episode of Straight Up Dog Talk Em and Josh visit with Joel who shares his story of losing their first family dog and moving onto a breed he never thought he would own.  While the original plan was to foster, the story quickly reveals that Joel went from intending foster, to foster fail, with not just one dog but two pretty quickly. 
Joel’s positive attitude and genuine love for dogs are truly a wonderful reminder that our relationship with dogs is all about love and pure joy. Abner and Cass are both extremely unique dogs who were lucky to find a home with Joel. If nothing else, this episode reveals that a little patience, love, and a lot of snuggles go a LONG way.
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Episode 24 - Life with 5 Dogs and Owning a Small Business with Denise, Tulip, Ava, Dilly, Bear & Jax

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On this episode of Straight Up Dog Talk, we visit with Denise about living with 5 dogs. Not only is Denise a STELLAR dog mom, but she is also the owner of The Doggy Den. In this episode, we talk about dog ownership, training, business ownership, mental health and so much more. Denise’s story about mental health is relatable and honest, and it is our genuine hope that it helps others who are struggling.
Follow Denise, Tulip, Ava, Dilly, Bear & Jax on TikTok: Tulipthepit & Instagram: Tulipthepittie
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Episode 23 - Separation Anxiety with Kendra & Luka

Living with a dog that has separation anxiety can be overwhelming without a plan. On this episode of Straight Up Dog Talk, Em and Kendra talk about a variety of options that are available when it comes to helping your dog through separation anxiety.
 
Kendra speaks about her personal experience and her day-to-day life with her dog Luka. Kendra has implemented steps in her daily routine to help Luka be successful and less anxious when she is at work. Kendra also talks about how being a Nurse helped prepare her for this journey. 
 
Separation Anxiety may not be curable but Kendra and Luka are proof that if you put in the work, things will get better. 
 
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Episode 22 - (NSFW) Idiopathic Aggression/Rage Syndrome and Humane Euthanasia with Lana, Ares & Loki🌈

TRIGGER WARNING - This episode contains graphic details and emotions regarding euthanizing a pet due to severe aggression. Both Em and Lana, get very real and very emotional. This is not an episode for children and maybe not one to listen to at work, at least not without headphones.
 
Being a dog guardian comes with a lot of responsibility and a lot of tough decisions. From start to finish the dog’s life and well-being is in YOUR hands. This includes having to make the very difficult decision to let your pet go when things start to go very wrong.
 
On this episode of Straight Up Dog Talk, Lana, and Em both share personal stories about having a dog with idiopathic aggression, also known as rage syndrome. This condition is NOT treatable and is in the best interest of all parties to take action to make sure that everyone remains safe. 
 
Unfortunately due to the lack of education and information available on this topic people don’t know what to do in these situations. We are here to tell you that you are NOT alone and you have support. If you are experiencing situations like the ones in this episode, please do not hesitate to ask for help if needed. Our mission is to educate on this topic so that other people are not suffering in silence.
 
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Episode 21 - Plants and Dogs with Felicia, Larry & Daryl

On this episode of Straight Up Dog Talk, Em’s “planty” friend from Instagram Felicia. Discovering a mutual love for plants and dogs made the pair instant friends! Felicia shares her story about her life with dogs and plants, as well as some more personal stories about being a dog owner. If you want help with your plants or your dogs, Felicia is the person to follow!
 
Follow Felicia, Larry & Daryl on TikTok: pothosiblyaboutplants & Instagram: pothosiblyaboutplants & larrysndhisbrotherdaryl

Episode 20 - Life with a Beagle - Veeta & Habby

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On this episode of Straight Up Dog Talk, we visit with Veeta and learn all about day-to-day life with a beagle. Veeta shares that she was previously fearful of dogs and how Habby has changed her perspective on dogs as a whole. While covering a range of topics related to dog ownership, Veeta shares her personal experience as a dog owner, and content creator as she spreads positivity and kindness, all at the same time. This episode celebrates the simplicity of loving your dog.
 
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