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EPISODE · Feb 19, 2026 · 32 MIN

Strong Dogs Are Not Built on Diet Alone

from Love Your Dogs · host Bre Drake of Tailswell

After a weekend at SEWE in Charleston, part birthday celebration, part wildlife expo, Bre left with lots of ideas for discussion here. Surrounded by powerful, purpose-driven working dogs and heavy Purina Pro Plan sponsorship, she couldn’t ignore the messaging that these dogs looked and performed the way they did because of the food (the kibble). In this episode, she reflects on lifestyle shifts (including her move toward natural fibers and reducing consumption), observations from the event, and the bigger biological picture behind canine performance. From movement and metabolic resilience to AAFCO standards and ultra-processed diets, she challenges the assumption that survival equals optimal. Because sponsorship isn’t the same as causation, and what truly builds a dog may not fit on a bag.Follow Bre on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@tailswellhealth⁠⁠⁠Visit Tailswell Website: ⁠⁠⁠Tailswell.com⁠⁠⁠

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