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Welcome to Sit, Paws & ListenThis is the podcast that brings together breeders, vets, trainers, behaviourists and real dog owners to unpack the messy, magical reality of life with dogs, from first days to forever.Your dog didn’t come with a manual, this is the next best thing.
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Your Dog Needs More Sleep Than You Think with Vet & Pet Sleep Health Expert Lauren Davis (opens the original)
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Welcome to Sit, Paws and Listen with Will Hodgetts In this episode Will is joined by Lauren Davis, aka The Sleep Vet , to explore the often-overlooked world of canine sleep and why proper rest is just as important as exercise, food and training. From puppies and working dogs to older dogs living with joint problems, Lauren explains how much sleep dogs need, why daytime naps matter, and how their environment can make a huge difference. The conversation also covers choosing the right dog bed, supp
The Future of Dog Breeding: Health, Welfare & the Innate Health Assessment with Vanessa Barnes (opens the original)
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Welcome to Sit, Paws and Listen with Will Hodgetts In this episode Will is joined by animal welfare lawyer and policy expert Vanessa Barnes to explore the future of responsible dog breeding and the importance of putting health before appearance. Vanessa explains the Innate Health Assessment (IHA), a free, ten-point visual assessment designed to help breeders, vets, owners and regulators identify physical traits linked to poor welfare, including breathing difficulties, restricted mobility and pro
Force-Free Dog Training: Why Kindness Works with Sarah Rutten (opens the original)
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Welcome to Sit, Paws and Listen with Will Hodgetts What if better behaviour starts with better communication? This week Will is joined by Australian canine behaviourist and author Sarah Rutten , who has more than 20 years of experience helping people understand their dogs through force-free, reward-based training. Sarah explains what force-free training really means and why using food, play, patience and positive reinforcement can create stronger relationships between dogs and their guardians. T
Honouring Our Four-Legged Heroes: Supporting Retired Service Animals with Lady Bathurst (opens the original)
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Welcome to Sit, Paws and Listen with Will Hodgetts Behind every police dog, military dog, prison dog, and service horse is a remarkable story of loyalty, courage, and sacrifice. But what happens when their working life comes to an end? In this inspiring episode, Will Hodgetts is joined by Lady Bathurst, founder of the National Foundation for Retired Service Animals (NFRSA), to discuss the incredible work the charity does in supporting retired service animals and the people who cared for them thr
Breeding Better Dogs: The Future of Canine Welfare with Victoria Ellsmore (opens the original)
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Welcome to Sit, Paws and Listen with Will Hodgetts What does the future of responsible dog breeding really look like? In today's episode, Will is joined by Victoria Ellsmore to explore how science, education, and ethical breeding can improve the lives of dogs for generations to come. From healthier breed standards and genetic diversity to the influence of social media and advertising, Victoria explains why welfare should always come before appearance. Together, they discuss the challenges facing
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