Emily Breslin | Virtual Dog Trainer/Podcaster | Cedar Rapids, IA
@straightupdogalk.bsky.social
🎙 Honest, unfiltered dog talk
💛 Judgment-free learning for pet parents
✨ Training, behavior & real-life advice
🎙 https://straightupdogtalk.com/streaming-platforms
💛 Judgment-free learning for pet parents
✨ Training, behavior & real-life advice
🎙 https://straightupdogtalk.com/streaming-platforms
Tell me your biggest ick as a pet parent
May 22, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Tell me your biggest ick as a pet parent
Why would you ever want your dog to be afraid of you?
Fear isn’t training. It’s trauma.
We don’t build trust by overpowering our dogs—we build it by listening to them.
Your dog isn’t your project.
They’re your partner.
Kindness isn’t weakness—it’s leadership.
#dogtraining #respectthedog #dogs
Fear isn’t training. It’s trauma.
We don’t build trust by overpowering our dogs—we build it by listening to them.
Your dog isn’t your project.
They’re your partner.
Kindness isn’t weakness—it’s leadership.
#dogtraining #respectthedog #dogs
April 14, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Why would you ever want your dog to be afraid of you?
Fear isn’t training. It’s trauma.
We don’t build trust by overpowering our dogs—we build it by listening to them.
Your dog isn’t your project.
They’re your partner.
Kindness isn’t weakness—it’s leadership.
#dogtraining #respectthedog #dogs
Fear isn’t training. It’s trauma.
We don’t build trust by overpowering our dogs—we build it by listening to them.
Your dog isn’t your project.
They’re your partner.
Kindness isn’t weakness—it’s leadership.
#dogtraining #respectthedog #dogs
🐾 Straight Up Dog Talk is a safe & inclusive space for ALL pet parents! 🏳️🌈🐶
No shame. No judgment. Just real conversations about dogs, training, and the human-animal bond.
🌎 LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, & disabled pet parents—you belong here.
🎧 Listen now & join the conversation!
#InclusiveCommunity
No shame. No judgment. Just real conversations about dogs, training, and the human-animal bond.
🌎 LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, & disabled pet parents—you belong here.
🎧 Listen now & join the conversation!
#InclusiveCommunity
March 6, 2025 at 10:34 AM
🐾 Straight Up Dog Talk is a safe & inclusive space for ALL pet parents! 🏳️🌈🐶
No shame. No judgment. Just real conversations about dogs, training, and the human-animal bond.
🌎 LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, & disabled pet parents—you belong here.
🎧 Listen now & join the conversation!
#InclusiveCommunity
No shame. No judgment. Just real conversations about dogs, training, and the human-animal bond.
🌎 LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, & disabled pet parents—you belong here.
🎧 Listen now & join the conversation!
#InclusiveCommunity
Tell me something you never expected about being a dog parent
March 5, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Tell me something you never expected about being a dog parent
What’s something you never thought about until you had a dog?
March 1, 2025 at 7:47 PM
What’s something you never thought about until you had a dog?
Having hard conversations about our pet’s care sucks. What is a topic you have a hard time with but have questions about? Drop them below and I’ll answer what I can or direct you to someone who can! Ask the hard questions. Ask the questions you think are weird. No judgement here.
March 1, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Having hard conversations about our pet’s care sucks. What is a topic you have a hard time with but have questions about? Drop them below and I’ll answer what I can or direct you to someone who can! Ask the hard questions. Ask the questions you think are weird. No judgement here.
Tell me something your dog taught you
February 8, 2025 at 4:14 AM
Tell me something your dog taught you
Tell me something you and your dog are struggling with
January 25, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Tell me something you and your dog are struggling with
Tell me something that’s awesome about your dog…
January 17, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Tell me something that’s awesome about your dog…
To all the dog parents who decided to have dogs and not kids, I see you… let’s be friends
January 15, 2025 at 8:42 PM
To all the dog parents who decided to have dogs and not kids, I see you… let’s be friends
Tell me something your dog changed your mind about…
January 15, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Tell me something your dog changed your mind about…
How many times does your dog have to tell you to get up before you get out of bed in the morning?
January 10, 2025 at 10:55 PM
How many times does your dog have to tell you to get up before you get out of bed in the morning?
Tell me something you did that brought you joy this week
January 5, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Tell me something you did that brought you joy this week
Wow. What a year. As I celebrate a year of podcast episodes and 1 year since beginning my journey as a dog trainer I am a little dumbstruck by all of the amazing things that have happened this year. I’m so grateful for all of the friends I have made and the lessons I have learned. Cheers to 2025
January 1, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Wow. What a year. As I celebrate a year of podcast episodes and 1 year since beginning my journey as a dog trainer I am a little dumbstruck by all of the amazing things that have happened this year. I’m so grateful for all of the friends I have made and the lessons I have learned. Cheers to 2025
Tell me what you’re going to do to make your relationship with your dog better in 2025
January 1, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Tell me what you’re going to do to make your relationship with your dog better in 2025
I don’t feel guilty for leaving my dogs at home when I have things todo. It would be much more complicated and take more time to bring them most places. They get a treat and a toy and they get excited when I leave instead of upset. What about you?
December 20, 2024 at 12:00 AM
I don’t feel guilty for leaving my dogs at home when I have things todo. It would be much more complicated and take more time to bring them most places. They get a treat and a toy and they get excited when I leave instead of upset. What about you?
Dog Parent Life = having a best friend, cuddle buddy, secret keeper and ride or die all in one #mydogismtbff
#dogmomforever #mustlovedogs
#dogmomforever #mustlovedogs
December 19, 2024 at 5:12 PM
Dog Parent Life = having a best friend, cuddle buddy, secret keeper and ride or die all in one #mydogismtbff
#dogmomforever #mustlovedogs
#dogmomforever #mustlovedogs
Be honest, do you share a bite of your food with your dog?
December 19, 2024 at 12:04 AM
Be honest, do you share a bite of your food with your dog?
What’s the weirdest thing a non-dog person has said to you about your dog?
December 17, 2024 at 4:42 PM
What’s the weirdest thing a non-dog person has said to you about your dog?
Can someone please tell me why there are so many people who think it is totally acceptable to walk up and
A. touch my dog
B. touch my tattoos
or
C. see touch my hair?
A. touch my dog
B. touch my tattoos
or
C. see touch my hair?
December 13, 2024 at 4:10 AM
Can someone please tell me why there are so many people who think it is totally acceptable to walk up and
A. touch my dog
B. touch my tattoos
or
C. see touch my hair?
A. touch my dog
B. touch my tattoos
or
C. see touch my hair?
If you could change one thing about your dog, what would it be?
December 12, 2024 at 3:33 AM
If you could change one thing about your dog, what would it be?
Some memories are too precious to leave to chance. 💛 Having photos taken of Toby, Fitz, and me captured the quiet moments that mean everything—Toby’s calm, Fitz’s energy, and our bond. It’s the little things—the looks, the wagging tails—that I’ll cherish forever. Don’t wait to capture yours. 📸
December 9, 2024 at 3:26 PM
Some memories are too precious to leave to chance. 💛 Having photos taken of Toby, Fitz, and me captured the quiet moments that mean everything—Toby’s calm, Fitz’s energy, and our bond. It’s the little things—the looks, the wagging tails—that I’ll cherish forever. Don’t wait to capture yours. 📸
Can someone please tell me how the 12 lbs chihuahua terrier mix has the big portion of the bed?
December 9, 2024 at 4:10 AM
Can someone please tell me how the 12 lbs chihuahua terrier mix has the big portion of the bed?
Every day, I make decisions for my dogs that may differ from yours—breed, likes, price, convenience, or preference. As long as there’s no abuse, the choice is yours. My advice is just my opinion and experience. I’m here to help, not judge.
December 8, 2024 at 3:29 AM
Every day, I make decisions for my dogs that may differ from yours—breed, likes, price, convenience, or preference. As long as there’s no abuse, the choice is yours. My advice is just my opinion and experience. I’m here to help, not judge.