This episode I spoke to Animal training academy founder Ryan Cartlidge about working at zoos, the similarities in training dogs and other domesticated species to exotic animals. Ryan also shared one of his favourite animal stories and I got educated with some fun facts. Ryan hosts the Animal training academy podcast too which is a great listen if you wanna geek out a bit.

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This episode I caught up with Karen Hewings from the UK College of Scent Dogs. Karen was a detection dog handler in the Metropolitan Police for years and shares her stories of what an amazing job it was. Shares some funny moments and once in a lifetime encounters in some of the best known landmarks.

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This episode Jeanette from the family dog club joins me to talk about behaviour, running a family dog business and why teamwork helps dogs. Why is behaviour different from training? How can we help more owners? Are peoples expectations too high? Want to know what we think then listen and enjoy.

This episode I talk about life working in rescue with Rosie Charlotte Taylor Triggs who has been a rescue behaviourist for over a decade. We talk about BSL, euthanasia in rescue, compassion fatigue and why Rosie chairs the organisation into rescue.

This episode I talk to trainer and campaigner Jordan Shelley about why the animal welfare (kept animals) bill is stuck in limbo and why its so important. We also talk about the brilliant Animal Journal.

www.animaljournal.co.uk

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This episode I caught up with Sarah Jones from My Anxious Dog and we are talking all about the yellow dog scheme how to help raise awareness and where to get support.

https://www.myanxiousdog.co.uk

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This episode I spoke with Kim Brophey applied ethologist and dog behaviour consultant about her book meet your dog and the concept of LEGS. You can find out more at https://www.dogdoorcanineservices.com/kim-brophey/

This episode I spoke with Jemima Harrison about breeding brilliant dogs and the problems some breeds have. Why she set up CRUFFA to help counter the use of extreme brachycephalic animals in advertising. You can find Jemima's blog here http://pedigreedogsexposed.blogspot.com/

This episode I caught up with Claire Brown from North K9 dog training to talk about lost dog tracking. What to do if you dog does get lost, how tracking dogs work and what other animals can be found. We also spoke about Malinois how they are a life style and why these dogs are ending up in rescue.

www.northK9.com

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This episode I'm joined by trainer, author and breeder Sarah Roper, we do a breed deep dive and find out exactly why sausage dogs are not cute lap dogs.