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Kim and Carla dive into the grey area of public dog training etiquette—when (and if) it’s ever okay to step in with advice. From unsolicited tips at the park to confronting outdated or aversive methods, they share real-world dilemmas dog professionals face when navigating public spaces.

Kim opens up about her personal discomfort and confidence hurdles when it comes to offering advice to strangers, while Carla highlights the moral tension trainers feel when witnessing potentially harmful practices like prong collars or excessive force with long lines.

They unpack the fine line between helping and judging, and explore the emotional toll of doing what’s right when people might not want to hear it. With humour, empathy, and honesty, Kim and Carla discuss:

• How to handle being offered bad advice (hello, shock collars!)
• When staying silent feels wrong
• How to intervene safely and respectfully
• Why some dog owners genuinely don’t know better
• Strategies for staying polite, grounded, and professional in unpredictable encounters

This episode is a must-listen for trainers, behaviourists, and dog lovers who’ve ever walked away from a situation wondering: “Should I have said something?”

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