The importance of nutrition is a recurring topic here at Your Family Dog, and with good reason. Quality nutrition can make a huge difference in the life, health, and happiness of your dog, but figuring out what that looks like can be overwhelming. Should my dog’s food all be raw? Are grains good or bad? Do I really have to make it all myself?
Dog trainer Emily Breslin is, if possible, even more passionate about nutrition than she is about enrichment (which she talked about on the show back in November). She’s committed to helping families feed their dogs better, without going nuts. Join us today to learn about a healthy canine diet and what you can do to help improve your dog’s meals.
Emily Breslin is a dog trainer, retired veterinary technician, Certified Professional Canine Nutritionist (CPCN), and host of The Dog Who Asked for More—a podcast helping dog parents find calm, confidence, and connection through training, enrichment, and nutrition that actually work in real life.
With over 30 years of hands-on experience working with animals, Emily helps pet parents understand the why behind their dog’s behavior, gut health, and emotional needs. Her nutrition programs teach families how to build balanced, confidence-boosting meals without fear, guilt, or confusion—so mealtime becomes part of healing, not stress.
Now, she’s taking her mission on the road. Through her upcoming RV tour, Emily will be traveling cross-country to connect with pet parents, trainers, and rescues in person—sharing real stories, recording podcast episodes on the road, and building a movement for dogs and their people.
Her message is simple: every dog is communicating, every family deserves peace, and no one should have to figure it out alone.
Resources:
Websites:
Book a Free Nutrition Consultation!
Recommended Brands and Discount Codes
NOBL Pet Food (use code SITHAPPENS for 15% off your first order!)
Books and Articles:
From Fresh to Fantastic: DIY Dehydrated Treats for Your Dog by Emily Breslin
Study on the Digestibility of Chicken from the Journal of Animal Science
Feeding Smart with the Science Dog, by Linda Case
Podcasts:
YFD 122: Dr. Ryan Yamka on Canine Nutrition, Part 1: The Basics
YFD 181: Canine Nutrition with Dr. Laura Gaylord, Veterinary Clinical Nutritionist
YFD 250: Better Living Through Enrichment
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