Paws and Effect

Why do we cuddle some animals, eat others and ignore the rest? Dr Carra talks to anthrozoologist Professor Hal Herzog about the inconsistent, often unconscious ways humans decide which animals matter.

We cover how culture and “cuteness” shape our choices, what pets actually do for our mental health, the psychology of animal activism, the ethics of eating meat, cockfighting, the humanisation of pets, and the moral dilemmas vets face.

If you love animals, work with them or just wonder about your own choices, this one will make you look at them differently.

Connect with Dr Carra:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_carra

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drcarra/

Hillcrest Veterinary Hospital: https://hillcrestvets.co.za/

Connect with Dr Hal Gerzog:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hal.herzog.3

Website: https://halherzog.com/

Podcast Production:

This Podcast is produced by Kythe Creative and filmed on-site at Hillcrest Veterinary Hospital.

Kythe Creative: https://kythecreative.co.za/

THIS EPISODE'S SPONSORS:

Ultra Pet:

This episode is sponsored by Ultra Pet, who has been scientifically formulating premium pet food for over 25 years. If you want to take the guesswork out of feeding your furry friends, give Ultra Pet a try. Check them out here at www.ultra-pet.co.za

Just For Pets:

Justforpets.co.za is proud to sponsor this episode of the Paws and Effect podcast. Visit their website for all your pet needs and find everything from toys to food and much more. The team over at Just For Pets believe that every pet deserves the best care possible, and that's why we offer a wide range of products to help keep your furry friend happy and healthy - Check them out at https://www.justforpets.co.za/

FOR SPONSORSHIPS AND GUEST APPEARANCES, Email us at [email protected] and we'll get in touch with you.

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00:00 Intro

00:37 Discovering passion for animal behaviour

09:14 Pets in primate observations

12:40 Advert break

13:29 Rethinking pets and mental health

19:51 Choosing the panda logo

26:16 Discussing cognitive dissonance in meat consumption

29:39 Choosing plant-based diet options

34:17 Ethical issues in animal farming

43:09 Emotional responses to euthanasia

48:29 Emotional bonds with circus animals

52:53 Debating animal vs human value

1:00:17 Controversy over dogs sleeping in beds

1:05:06 Questioning personal contradictions

1:07:55 Growing interest in human-animal studies

If you own a pug, a Frenchie or a bulldog, you know the sound: the snoring, the snorting, the snuffly breathing everyone finds so endearing.

A lot of the time, that sound is a dog working hard to breathe. And breathing is only part of the story. Spinal, digestive and dental problems are common in these breeds, and many owners don’t connect them to the dog’s shape.

Carra sits down with two vets who see the results every week: Dr Sara Boyd, a board-certified small animal specialist surgeon, and Dr Martin de Scally.

In this episode:

• How to tell charm from a dog that’s struggling
• The problems beyond breathing that owners rarely hear about
• What surgery can and can’t fix
• What to do before you buy, and what to look for in a breeder
• When it’s an emergency and can’t wait

If you love one of these dogs, this isn’t about guilt. It’s about making sure they can breathe.

If your dog is struggling to breathe, collapses or overheats, get to a vet immediately.

Connect with Dr Carra:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_carra

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drcarra/

Hillcrest Veterinary Hospital: https://hillcrestvets.co.za/

Connect with Dr Martin & Sara:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hiltonvethospital/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hiltonveterinaryhospital/

Website: https://hiltonvethospital.co.za/

Podcast Production:

This Podcast is produced by Kythe Creative and filmed onsite at Hillcrest Veterinary Hospital.

Kythe Creative: https://kythecreative.co.za/

THIS EPISODES SPONSORS:

Ultra Pet:

This episode is sponsored by Ultra Pet, who has been scientifically formulating premium pet food for over 25 years. If you want to take the guesswork out of feeding your furry friends, give Ultra Pet a try. Check them out here at www.ultra-pet.co.za

Just For Pets:

Justforpets.co.za is proud to sponsor this episode of the Paws and Effect podcast. Visit their website for all your pet needs and find everything from toys to food and much more. The team over at Just For Pets believe that every pet deserves the best care possible, and that's why we offer a wide range of products to help keep your furry friend happy and healthy - Check them out at https://www.justforpets.co.za/

FOR SPONSORSHIPS AND GUEST APPEARANCES, Email us at [email protected] and we'll get in touch with you.

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00:00 Popularity trends in dog breeds

06:48 Identifying issues with dog anatomy

14:58 Discussing pet breed health issues

21:40 Addressing multiple pet health issues

22:57 Discussing pet health concerns

29:17 Laryngeal collapse in dogs

34:11 Discussing surgical options for dogs

41:38 Measuring surgical outcomes

45:15 Encouraging elective surgery for dogs

54:13 Bacteria and dental disease in dogs

57:15 Balancing dog diets with treats

01:01:23 Spinal and bone issues in dogs

01:07:48 Goal-oriented therapy in veterinary care

01:13:15 Discussing cost transparency

01:21:56 Monthly vet professional development

01:23:42 Encouragement for pet surgeries

Chickens are prey animals which means they're built to hide illness.

A sick hen instinctively acts normal for as long as she possibly can, because in the wild, looking weak gets you killed. So by the time you notice something's wrong, she may have been unwell for days, and you may have very little time left to help her.

That's the hard truth at the heart of this episode. Carra sits down with poultry expert Nikki Husted, author of newly released A Healthy Home Flock, on how to spot trouble early, when your birds are working hard to hide it.

In this episode:

• The subtle behaviour changes that are your real early warning system
• Why observing your flock daily is the single best thing you can do
• The truth about homemade feed, quarantine and introducing new birds
• The first-aid essentials every keeper should have before they need them

Connect with Dr Carra:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_carra

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drcarra/

Hillcrest Veterinary Hospital: https://hillcrestvets.co.za/

Connect with Nikki Husted:

Linktree: https://beacons.ai/purelychickens

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/PurelyChickens/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/purelychickens/

Website: https://purelychickens.com/

Podcast Production:

This Podcast is produced by Kythe Creative and filmed onsite at Hillcrest Veterinary Hospital.

Kythe Creative: https://kythecreative.co.za/

THIS EPISODES SPONSORS:

Ultra Pet:

This episode is sponsored by Ultra Pet, who has been scientifically formulating premium pet food for over 25 years. If you want to take the guesswork out of feeding your furry friends, give Ultra Pet a try. Check them out here at www.ultra-pet.co.za

Just For Pets:

Justforpets.co.za is proud to sponsor this episode of the Paws and Effect podcast. Visit their website for all your pet needs and find everything from toys to food and much more. The team over at Just For Pets believe that every pet deserves the best care possible, and that's why we offer a wide range of products to help keep your furry friend happy and healthy - Check them out at https://www.justforpets.co.za/

FOR SPONSORSHIPS AND GUEST APPEARANCES, Email us at [email protected] and we'll get in touch with you.

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00:00 Introduction

00:24 Identifying chicken health issues

03:12 Monitoring chicken behaviour and egg-laying

06:48 Checking chicken droppings for health

11:35 Adopting and quarantining new chickens

16:10 Risks of homemade chicken feed

19:35 Tracking my chickens' info

21:53 Identifying chicken health issues

23:58 Checking chickens for leg injuries

28:04 Checking for chicken crop issues

31:50 Home remedies for egg-bound hens

37:14 Administering Fluids to Chicken

39:08 Chickens: Essential first aid kit

44:27 Importance of finding chicken vets

45:26 Caring for chickens as pets

48:41 Podcast interview gratitude

A loop of wire, tied to a branch, in a patch of bush near a town you might live near.

Anything that walks through it, a duiker, a bushpig, a bird, sometimes a leopard, occasionally someone's dog, is caught, and the wire doesn't let go.

Cheap, silent, and everywhere.

Conservationists call snares the silent killers.

Our guest walks that bush and pulls them out. On a bad day, his team finds dozens; they've found eighty in a single day. He's asked to stay anonymous, and once you hear who's on the other side of this work, you'll understand exactly why.

This is poaching most people never picture: not helicopters and rhino horn, but a quiet, industrial-scale slaughter happening close to home.

We talk about what snares do, why the problem is growing, the real risk of the work, and what you can actually do about it.

Connect with Dr Carra:

Website: https://drcarra.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_carra

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drcarra/

Hillcrest Veterinary Hospital: https://hillcrestvets.co.za/

Connect with Snare Aware:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/snareaware/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/snareaware/

Podcast Production:

This Podcast is produced by Kythe Creative and filmed onsite at Hillcrest Veterinary Hospital.

Kythe Creative: https://kythecreative.co.za/

THIS EPISODES SPONSORS:

Ultra Pet:

This episode is sponsored by Ultra Pet, who has been scientifically formulating premium pet food for over 25 years. If you want to take the guesswork out of feeding your furry friends, give Ultra Pet a try. Check them out here at www.ultra-pet.co.za

Just For Pets:

Justforpets.co.za is proud to sponsor this episode of the Paws and Effect podcast. Visit their website for all your pet needs and find everything from toys to food and much more. The team over at Just For Pets believe that every pet deserves the best care possible, and that's why we offer a wide range of products to help keep your furry friend happy and healthy - Check them out at https://www.justforpets.co.za/

FOR SPONSORSHIPS AND GUEST APPEARANCES, Email us at [email protected] and we'll get in touch with you.

Don't forget to LIKE this if you found it helpful, SUBSCRIBE for more episodes and content like this.

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00:00 Snaring in ancient and modern times

10:27 Spotting signs of poaching activity

12:31 Understanding Poaching Snares and Adaptations

19:55 SPCA education program involvement

26:46 Responding to lost pet alerts

30:09 Difficulties in animal rescue work

33:42 Training for wildlife rescue

38:55 Illegal hunting with dogs in KZN

43:26 Finding snares near childhood home

51:29 Keeping Pets Safe from Wildlife

58:46 Identifying poachers by snare signatures

01:01:41 Joining the volunteer group

01:05:31 Dreaming of full-time commitment

Your dog growls when you touch his back. Your cat starts weeing outside the litter box. Your older dog paces at night and stops greeting you at the door.

It’s easy to call these things stubbornness, spite, aggression, or just old age. Often, they’re something else entirely, a pet in pain, unwell, or frightened, telling you the only way it can.

Veterinary behaviourist Dr Megan Petroff joins me to untangle one of the hardest questions in pet care: when a behaviour change is medical, when it’s behavioural, and when it’s both, and how to tell the difference before you try to correct it.

In this episode:

•⁠  ⁠Real behaviour changes that turned out to signal serious illness

•⁠  ⁠Why “he’s just getting old” can be a dangerous assumption

•⁠  ⁠How to tell pain, fear and illness apart

•⁠  ⁠The truth about behaviour medication, beyond “last resort” and “quick fix”

•⁠  ⁠When to push for more testing, and how to raise it with your vet

Dr Megan Petroff is a veterinary behaviourist with residency training in clinical behavioural medicine.

Subscribe!

Connect with Dr Carra:

Website: https://drcarra.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_carra

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drcarra/

Hillcrest Veterinary Hospital: https://hillcrestvets.co.za/

Connect with Dr Megan Petroff:

Instagram: @longIslandbehavior

Facebook: facebook.com/p/Veterinary-Behavior-with-Dr-Megan-Petroff

TikTok: @LongIslandBehavior

Website: goldcoastcvc.com/veterinarians/megan-petroff

Podcast Production:

This Podcast is produced by Kythe Creative and filmed onsite at Hillcrest Veterinary Hospital.

Kythe Creative: https://kythecreative.co.za/

THIS EPISODES SPONSORS:

Ultra Pet:

This episode is sponsored by Ultra Pet, who has been scientifically formulating premium pet food for over 25 years. If you want to take the guesswork out of feeding your furry friends, give Ultra Pet a try. Check them out here at www.ultra-pet.co.za

Just For Pets:

Justforpets.co.za is proud to sponsor this episode of the Paws and Effect podcast. Visit their website for all your pet needs and find everything from toys to food and much more. The team over at Just For Pets believe that every pet deserves the best care possible, and that's why we offer a wide range of products to help keep your furry friend happy and healthy - Check them out at https://www.justforpets.co.za/

FOR SPONSORSHIPS AND GUEST APPEARANCES email us at [email protected], and we'll get in touch with you.

Don't forget to LIKE this if you found it helpful, SUBSCRIBE for more episodes and content like this.

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00:00 Intro

00:24 Using medication for dog behavior disorders

04:58 Limited use of veterinary medications

07:50 Importance of follow-up in treatment

10:58 Identifying dog behavior changes

16:16 Identifying arthritis in aging dogs

18:14 Recording concerns for vet consultation

21:05 Identifying signs of dog illness

24:32 Cat’s Tumor and Treatment Journey

31:25 House training and punishment issues

33:15 Cat’s elimination issues and diagnosis

38:35 Treating Anxiety to Improve GI Health

42:03 Choosing the right behavior specialist

46:18 Managing behavioral disorders in pets

47:08 Addressing dog behavioral issues

51:21 Veterinary behavior care on social media

You’ve wrestled a cat into a carrier. You’ve chased a dog around the house with the nail clippers. Now imagine having to give a monkey a daily injection, or getting a tiger to walk up and present its shoulder for one.

Zookeepers do it every day. Not by force, they can’t force an animal that size, but by teaching it to take part willingly. And the same thing works on the cat under your bed.

Carra sits down with Nicky Plaskitt, who spent over twenty years training zoo and aquarium animals to cooperate in their own care.

In this episode:

• ⁠Why your pet isn’t being difficult, and what the resistance is actually telling you
• The two-minute exercise you can start tonight
• How to stop the carrier being a warning sign
• What to do when there’s no time to train, and the care can’t wait

Connect with Dr Carra:

Website: https://drcarra.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_carra

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drcarra/

Hillcrest Veterinary Hospital: https://hillcrestvets.co.za/

Connect with Nicky Plaskitt:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickyshapingbehaviour

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shapingbehaviour/

Website: http://shapingbehaviour.com/

Podcast Production:

This Podcast is produced by Kythe Creative and filmed on-site at Hillcrest Veterinary Hospital.

Kythe Creative: https://kythecreative.co.za/

THIS EPISODE'S SPONSORS:

Ultra Pet:

This episode is sponsored by Ultra Pet, who has been scientifically formulating premium pet food for over 25 years. If you want to take the guesswork out of feeding your furry friends, give Ultra Pet a try. Check them out here at www.ultra-pet.co.za

Just For Pets:

Justforpets.co.za is proud to sponsor this episode of the Paws and Effect podcast. Visit their website for all your pet needs and find everything from toys to food and much more. The team over at Just For Pets believe that every pet deserves the best care possible, and that's why we offer a wide range of products to help keep your furry friend happy and healthy - Check them out at https://www.justforpets.co.za/

FOR SPONSORSHIPS AND GUEST APPEARANCES, email us at [email protected], and we'll get in touch with you.

Don't forget to LIKE this if you found it helpful, SUBSCRIBE for more episodes and content like this.

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00:00 Challenges of Daily Animal Injections

03:14 Training a pet for insulin injections

08:02 Communicating with animals during training

11:33 Understanding Animal Behavior

13:39 Training animals with positive reinforcement

17:59 Training pets with treats

20:25 Teaching animals target training

24:53 Teaching animals to wait

30:04 Optimizing pet training environment

32:22 Observing animal behavior signals

35:31 Training dogs in new environments

37:28 Emergency care for uncooperative animals

40:51 Building trust with animals

47:19 Deciding on pet care routines

49:09 Discussing pet medication challenges

55:14 Training Techniques and Qualifications

57:53 Observing animal behavior cues

59:58 Animal care expertise discussion

You’ve cut the treats. You’re walking them more. They still haven’t lost weight, so you assume you’re doing something wrong.

You’re probably not. Dr Ernie Ward has spent over twenty years on pet obesity, and his message is blunt: this was never simply about feeding less and exercising more. It’s biological, it’s medical, and “try harder” is why most weight-loss plans fail.

In this episode:

• Why “feed less, exercise more” doesn’t work for most pets
• The at-home check that tells you more than the scale ever will
• What excess weight is quietly doing to joints, and the link to diabetes
• ⁠Why treats aren’t the enemy, and how to keep them in the plan
• The one change this week that makes the biggest difference

Dr Ernie Ward founded the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention. This conversation will change how you think about your pet’s weight, and take the guilt out of it.

Connect with Dr Carra:

Website: https://drcarra.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_carra

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drcarra/

Hillcrest Veterinary Hospital: https://hillcrestvets.co.za/

Connect with Dr Ernie Ward:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drernieward

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drernieward/

Website: https://www.drernieward.com/

Free Tools mentioned in this episode: http://petobesityprevention.org/ & http://worldpetobesity.org/

Podcast Production:

This Podcast is produced by Kythe Creative and filmed on-site at Hillcrest Veterinary Hospital.

Kythe Creative: https://kythecreative.co.za/

THIS EPISODE'S SPONSORS:

Ultra Pet:

This episode is sponsored by Ultra Pet, who has been scientifically formulating premium pet food for over 25 years. If you want to take the guesswork out of feeding your furry friends, give Ultra Pet a try. Check them out here at www.ultra-pet.co.za

Just For Pets:

Just For Pets is proud to sponsor this episode of the Paws and Effect podcast. Visit their website for all your pet needs and find everything from toys to food and much more. The team over at Just For Pets believe that every pet deserves the best care possible, and that's why we offer a wide range of products to help keep your furry friend happy and healthy - Check them out at https://www.justforpets.co.za/

FOR SPONSORSHIPS AND GUEST APPEARANCES, email us at [email protected], and we'll get in touch with you.

Don't forget to LIKE this if you found it helpful, SUBSCRIBE for more episodes and content like this.

Your old dog is slowing down. Sleeping more. Taking the stairs carefully. He’s just getting old, right?

Maybe. Or maybe he’s in pain, and “he’s just getting old” is one of those pet myths that sounds completely reasonable, right up until it costs your pet something.

Vet Cat Henstridge joins us to take apart the pet advice that sounds sensible but isn’t, the stuff you’ve half-believed for years:

• “Bad breath is normal in dogs and cats”, what it’s actually telling you
• “He’s still eating, so he can’t be in pain”, why that’s not true
• The “natural remedy” trend that’s landing dogs at the emergency vet
• Are vets really paid off by “Big Kibble”? Cat answers straight
• How to tell good pet advice from dangerous advice, before you act on it

Cat the Vet is a practising vet and one of the most trusted voices in UK pet care. This one will change how you read your feed.

Connect with Dr Carra:

Website: https://drcarra.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_carra

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drcarra/

Hillcrest Veterinary Hospital: https://hillcrestvets.co.za/

Connect with Cat Henstridge:

Instagram: @cat_the_vet

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cat-henstridge

Podcast Production:

This Podcast is produced by Kythe Creative and filmed onsite at Hillcrest Veterinary Hospital.

Kythe Creative: https://kythecreative.co.za/

THIS EPISODE'S SPONSORS:

Ultra Pet:

This episode is sponsored by Ultra Pet, who has been scientifically formulating premium pet food for over 25 years. If you want to take the guesswork out of feeding your furry friends, give Ultra Pet a try. Check them out here at www.ultra-pet.co.za

Just For Pets:

Justforpets.co.za is proud to sponsor this episode of the Paws and Effect podcast. Visit their website for all your pet needs and find everything from toys to food and much more. The team over at Just For Pets believe that every pet deserves the best care possible, and that's why we offer a wide range of products to help keep your furry friend happy and healthy - Check them out at https://www.justforpets.co.za/

FOR SPONSORSHIPS AND GUEST APPEARANCES, email us at [email protected], and we'll get in touch with you.

Don't forget to LIKE this if you found it helpful, SUBSCRIBE for more episodes and content like this.

She trained to deliver babies. She ended up delivering goats, treating zebras, and running one of the busiest mixed animal clinics around, and she wouldn’t have it any other way.

In this candid episode, veterinarian and practice owner Dr Christine Staten shares the unconventional path from aspiring obstetrician to veterinary clinic owner, and what it actually takes to build a veterinary business from scratch.

She’s honest about the parts most people don’t talk about: the weight of practice ownership, imposter syndrome, and how she protects work-life balance in a profession known for burnout.

Key topics:

• The leap from obstetrics dreams to large animal medicine
• What no one tells you about owning a veterinary practice
• Treating the unusual patients, from goats to zebras
• Imposter syndrome and protecting your wellbeing in vet med
• Building and leading a team that lasts

Whether you’re dreaming of owning a clinic, leading a team, or you just love the animals behind the medicine, Dr Staten offers a refreshingly hopeful take on where the veterinary profession is heading, and the flexibility, community, and passion that make it worth it.

SPONSOR: Ultra Pet

Check out Ultra Pets' new range here: https://ultra-pet.co.za/product/optimal-balance-adult/

Connect with Dr Carra:

Website: https://drcarra.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_carra

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drcarra/

Hillcrest Veterinary Hospital: https://hillcrestvets.co.za/

Connect with Dr Christine Staten:

Instagram: @dr.christinestaten

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-christine-staten

Podcast Production:

This Podcast is produced by Kythe Creative and filmed onsite at Hillcrest Veterinary Hospital.

Kythe Creative: https://kythecreative.co.za/

THIS EPISODE'S SPONSORS:

Ultra Pet:

This episode is sponsored by Ultra Pet, who has been scientifically formulating premium pet food for over 25 years. If you want to take the guesswork out of feeding your furry friends, give Ultra Pet a try. Check them out here at www.ultra-pet.co.za

Just For Pets:

Justforpets.co.za is proud to sponsor this episode of the Paws and Effect podcast. Visit their website for all your pet needs and find everything from toys to food and much more. The team over at Just For Pets believe that every pet deserves the best care possible, and that's why we offer a wide range of products to help keep your furry friend happy and healthy - Check them out at https://www.justforpets.co.za/

FOR SPONSORSHIPS AND GUEST APPEARANCES, email us at [email protected], and we'll get in touch with you.

Don't forget to LIKE this if you found it helpful, SUBSCRIBE for more episodes and content like this.

Dog pulling, biting, lunging, or just flat-out not listening?

In this raw and honest episode, dog trainer Tom Davis tears down the myths keeping owners and their dogs stuck.

Tom exposes why so many “hopeless” and reactive cases land at his door after training failed elsewhere, and reveals the uncomfortable truth: the real breakdown is usually in the human–dog relationship, not the dog.

He doesn’t sugarcoat it. Tom explains why “balanced training”, using clear boundaries and accountability, not just treats and praise, transforms dogs that “positive only” methods leave behind.

He unpacks what socialisation actually means (hint: it isn’t letting your puppy greet every dog in sight), why neutrality beats excitement, and when avoiding a trigger quietly makes things worse instead of better.

Then Tom says the part most trainers won’t: the industry’s egos and tribal warfare are costing dogs their lives. Owners get pushed toward one rigid ideology, the dog doesn’t improve, and the leash gets handed to a shelter. His message cuts through it, no dog is beyond help, but the help you choose matters more than you think.

Whether you’ve got a new puppy or a serious behavioural case you’re on the brink of giving up on, this episode will challenge what you thought you knew and show you how to become the leader your dog actually needs.

Key topics:

• Why most trainers fail difficult and reactive dogs, and what to do instead
• The pitfalls of trend-driven training (and why “positive only” might not be so positive)
• What “socialisation” really means, and why neutrality matters
• Avoidance vs. real behavioural change: when to face triggers head-on
• How to pick the right dog trainer for your situation
• The hope, and the responsibility, every owner needs to hear

Like, comment, and subscribe for more unfiltered expert insights into dog behaviour and training.

SPONSOR: Ultra Pet

Check out Ultra Pets' new range here: https://ultra-pet.co.za/product/premium-recipe-adult/

Connect with Dr Carra:

Website: https://drcarra.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_carra

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drcarra/

Hillcrest Veterinary Hospital: https://hillcrestvets.co.za/

Connect with Tom Davis:

Instagram: instagram.com/tomdavis

YouTube: youtube.com/user/AmericasCanineED

Podcast Production:

This Podcast is produced by Kythe Creative and filmed onsite at Hillcrest Veterinary Hospital.

Kythe Creative: https://kythecreative.co.za/

THIS EPISODE'S SPONSORS:

Ultra Pet:
This episode is sponsored by Ultra Pet, who has been scientifically formulating premium pet food for over 25 years. If you want to take the guesswork out of feeding your furry friends, give Ultra Pet a try. Check them out here at www.ultra-pet.co.za

Just For Pets:
Justforpets.co.za is proud to sponsor this episode of the Paws and Effect podcast. Visit their website for all your pet needs and find everything from toys to food and much more. The team over at Just For Pets believe that every pet deserves the best care possible, and that's why we offer a wide range of products to help keep your furry friend happy and healthy - Check them out at https://www.justforpets.co.za/

FOR SPONSORSHIPS AND GUEST APPEARANCES, email us at [email protected], and we'll get in touch with you.

Don't forget to LIKE this if you found it helpful, SUBSCRIBE for more episodes and content like this.