Your Dog Isn't Destroying Things to Spite You — Here's What Separation Anxiety Actually Looks Like | Dog Training

Does your dog destroy every toy the second you leave the house—and you can’t tell if it’s boredom, stress, or something else entirely? You’re not alone. And it’s probably not “bad behavior.” In this honest and comforting episode, Em and Josh sit down with Erika to share the real story of Jax and Wyatt—two rescue dogs learning how to cope with being left alone. What started as shredded toys and chaotic goodbyes slowly became a lesson in how simple routines, daily enrichment, and small changes at home can help anxious dogs feel safer and more settled. Together, they talk about what toy destruction can actually mean, how predictable structure builds confidence, and why progress often looks messy before it looks calm. If you’ve ever felt frustrated, guilty, or unsure how to help your dog when you walk out the door, this conversation will help you feel understood—and give you gentle, doable ways to start supporting them today. Press play for reassurance, clarity, and hope. Guest Info: TikTok: @jaxandwyatt Instagram: @jaxandwyatt2023 Free Guides and Resources Free Enrichment Guide: Paws, Brains, and Fun Start here. This free guide introduces simple, low-pressure enrichment ideas to help your dog feel calmer, more fulfilled, and more connected in everyday life. 👉 https://tinyurl.com/tdwafmenrichmentebook Free 15-Minute Clarity Call Feeling stuck or unsure what your dog needs? We’ll talk through what’s going on and find the next step together.👉 https://tinyurl.com/tdwafmbooknow PetMatRx Supplements We Trust Supplements that support gut health and daily wellness. Use code FITZ20 to save. 👉 https://tinyurl.com/PETMATRXtdwafm Email ⁠em@thedogwhoaskedformore.com to get in touch with Em This podcast explores real life with dogs — including dog behavior, reactivity, dog anxiety, stress in dogs, fearful dogs, and everyday training challenges. It’s for dog parents who are overwhelmed navigating life with dogs and want a clearer understanding of their dog, practical support, and a stronger bond while creating a calmer daily life with their dogs. Episodes cover canine nutrition, dog body language, dog communication, dog food and behavior, gut health, dog wellness, enrichment for dogs, dog enrichment activities, routines, dog lifestyle, and regulation — so life with your dog can feel calmer, more manageable, and more sustainable. Hosted by a dog trainer, canine nutrition coach, and retired vet tech, the show blends training, nutrition, and enrichment to support and bond with sensitive, anxious, pure-bred, and rescue dogs at home and in real life. Affiliate links support the podcast and help fuel the RV dream 💛