What happens when management isn’t enough? In this powerful episode of Dog Training Bytes, we have an open and honest conversation about dog aggression, management failures, and making impossible decisions.
Host Mattison Skoog-Simpson speaks with Em Breslin, retired vet tech, pet care professional, and creator of Straight Up Dog Talk. With over 30 years of experience, Em shares a deeply personal story of inter-household dog aggression, the challenges of managing dangerous conflicts, and the heartbreaking reality of behavioral euthanasia.
This episode is an essential listen for dog trainers, behavior consultants, and pet guardians navigating tough situations with their dogs.
📌 In This Episode:
✔️ Managing inter-household aggression—when it works and when it doesn’t
✔️ Recognizing the signs of escalating dog conflicts
✔️ The emotional toll of severe behavior issues
✔️ When to seek help from trainers, behaviorists, and veterinarians
✔️ Understanding behavioral euthanasia and why it’s sometimes the kindest choice
🔗 Connect with Mattison:
Instagram: @dogtrainingbytes | @freedbytraining
Website & Resources: www.dogtrainingbytes.stream
🔗 Connect with Em:
Instagram: @em_lovesdogs
Website: http://straightupdogtalk.com/
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[Visual design by Mattison Skoog-Simpson and music by Alexi Action.]