Paul Daly
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Episode 40 (opens the original)
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There comes a point in every difficult debate when good intentions are no longer enough. As a balanced trainer, I believe that point has arrived in the world of dogs. We say we care about welfare. We say we care about responsible ownership. We say we want fewer bites, fewer abandoned dogs, fewer frightened families, fewer animals surrendered to already overstretched rescues, and fewer heart-breaking outcomes behind veterinary doors. Yet too often, the conversation becomes less about what helps t
Episode 39 (opens the original)
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Internet trolls often hide behind a screen to provoke, criticise and tear others down. Their words usually reveal more about their own unhappiness than the person they target. Do not give them the reaction they seek—protect your peace, stay true to yourself and keep moving forward.
Episode 38 (opens the original)
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There is something deeply uncomfortable about the way we buy puppies in Britain.We describe ourselves as a nation of dog lovers. We spend billions of pounds every year on our dogs. They sleep on our sofas, travel with us on holiday, appear in our family photographs and, for many people, become every bit as important as any other member of the household.Yet behind some of the puppies being advertised, purchased and brought into British homes lies an industry that depends upon suffering…..
Episode 36 (opens the original)
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As society has evolved, so too has our understanding of dogs, their nature, their needs, their emotions, and their behaviour. Despite this growing body of knowledge, however, there is a sense that we may be moving toward a breakdown in one of the oldest and most successful relationships in history: that between humans and dogs….
Episode 35 (opens the original)
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This morning... I sat and watched something that genuinely saddened me.I watched well-known dog trainers tearing each other apart on social media. Not discussing ideas. Not debating science. Not trying to improve standards. But attacking one another in ways that felt personal, unnecessary, and deeply unproductive.
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