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Starting Over with Your Dog—Even When You Feel Defeated
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I almost didn’t become a dog trainer… because I was afraid no one would understand Fitz.
In this deeply personal episode, Em opens up about the guilt and hesitation that followed years of trying everything—from dog parks and daily walks to strategies that didn’t sit right. After realizing she’d been pushing Fitz through a world he wasn’t ready for, Em made the hardest—and most important—choice: to start over.
You’ll hear:
• Why starting over isn’t a failure—it’s a turning point
• The emotional cost of “doing everything right” when it still doesn’t work
• What Em unlearned to help Fitz thrive
• Why learning backwards is still learning—and it’s valid
This episode is for anyone who feels like they’ve missed their chance, messed things up, or are too deep into the process to shift course. You’re not behind. You’re not failing. You’re doing the brave work of listening.
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