You’re Not Doing It Wrong: The Real Talk Dog Parents Deserve

The Mindful Dog Parent

Episode 1: Welcome to The Mindful Dog Parent: Where Overwhelmed Dog Owners Feel Seen

Are you doing everything you can for your dog… and still feeling like it’s never enough? You’re in the right place.

In this very first episode of The Mindful Dog Parent, I’m laying the foundations for everything to come. I’ll be sharing the personal story that led me to start this podcast, what makes this space different, and the deep mission behind the work I do — to support anxious, overwhelmed, and emotionally drained dog parents who love their dogs more than anything, but feel like they’re quietly failing.

You’ll also hear:

• Why traditional dog training advice often misses the emotional side of dog parenting
• How guilt, comparison, and burnout show up in the dog world
• What it means to be a mindful dog parent (and no, it’s not about being perfect or meditating for 30 minutes twice a day!)
• What you can expect in future episodes — from solo deep dives to occasional expert guests

Whether you’re dealing with puppy chaos, reactivity, past trauma, or just the sheer emotional weight of caring so deeply, this podcast is here to remind you that you're not broken — and neither is your dog.

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