In this powerful second episode of How to Have a Happy Dog Without Going for a Walk, I’m sharing the story that had to come first—Mungo’s.Mungo is a working cocker spaniel who came into my life with a long list of challenges: reactivity, guarding, zero recall, and a history that included multiple homes and even a near miss with euthanasia. On paper, he was a dog who needed more walks, more exercise, more "wearing out." But the truth turned out to be the opposite.I’m Laura Carter—dog trainer, founder of Wags Without Walks, and author of The Vet Says Rest (available on Amazon). In this episode, I talk openly about what it’s really like to live with a dog like Mungo. From our early days together to our move to rural Scotland, you’ll hear how trying to force him into the “ideal pet dog” mould only made things harder—and how giving him space, structure, and meaningful enrichment changed everything.This episode is for anyone struggling with a dog who seems too much. If you’ve ever felt like more exercise only winds your dog up, or like walks are making behaviour worse instead of better, Mungo’s story will hit home.You’ll also hear about the tools that helped him thrive, like scent work, trick training, and having a safe space of his own. Because the answer to a happy, balanced dog isn’t always a longer walk—it’s the right kind of support.To find out more, join my online community, or sign up for courses like Smart Puppy, Reliable Recall, and Pulling to Perfect, visit www.lauracartercanines.com.And don’t forget to follow along on Instagram and Facebook @lauracartercanines and @wags_without_walks. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and share it with someone else who needs to hear that there is another way.