https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/just-a-dog-podcast--6701583enSociety & CultureCopyright Goofleshttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f31c7a3fcc5c5dcab3484a5b9cc2d943.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/just-a-dog-podcast--6701583Sat, 29 Aug 2026 13:24:58 +0000Nadine BurzlerNadine Burzlerfeeds@spreaker.comJust a Dog Podcast isn’t about obedience or quick fixes. It’s about reflection. Host Nadine, a long-time volunteer dog walker and soon-to-be fosterer, speaks with psychologists, behaviourists, artists, and everyday dog guardians to explore what our...false833452b6-80d3-5ab4-a64a-ee8be421c4e1episodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dogs-at-work-what-dog-creators-can-learn-from-hollywood-trainers-julie-strang-cue-the-dogs--74746590https://www.instagram.com/cuethedogs/New episodes of Just a Dog Podcast every second Monday.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justadogpodcast/Substack: https://goofles.substack.com/subscribeWant to sponsor the podcast? Get in touch: hello@goofles.com]]>07dbde63-bddb-4943-a670-369871dca747Sat, 29 Aug 2026 12:20:18 +0000Nadine BurzlerJulie Strang is a Hollywood animal trainer and founder of Cue the Dogs. She has trained animals for film and television since 2000, including Dog, John Wick 3 and 4, Fallout, and Lioness, as well as more than 200 national ad campaigns. She now teaches...https://www.instagram.com/cuethedogs/New episodes of Just a Dog Podcast every second Monday.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justadogpodcast/Substack: https://goofles.substack.com/subscribeWant to sponsor the podcast? Get in touch: hello@goofles.com]]>3423false38fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/animal-rescue-burnout-the-signs-of-compassion-fatigue-rescue-workers-miss-jessica-dolce--73945634Links

• https://jessicadolce.com
• The Compassion in Balance Program
• Building Compassionate Badassery Boundaries, self-study
• Compassion Fatigue Strategies, starts 26 October 2026

Also mentioned: Jessica's Dogs in Need of Space project, Patricia McConnell's The Other End of the Leash, and Dr Jamie McNally's paper on moral injury in animal shelter workers.
]]>dc3361b8-4ad6-4a89-b295-356f9025cd97Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:01:57 +0000Nadine BurzlerMost people arrive in animal welfare believing that if they work hard enough they can save everybody. Jessica Dolce spent 20 years working with dogs, from dog walking in Philadelphia to animal sheltering in Maine, before her own burnout sent her...Links

• https://jessicadolce.com
• The Compassion in Balance Program
• Building Compassionate Badassery Boundaries, self-study
• Compassion Fatigue Strategies, starts 26 October 2026

Also mentioned: Jessica's Dogs in Need of Space project, Patricia McConnell's The Other End of the Leash, and Dr Jamie McNally's paper on moral injury in animal shelter workers.
]]>3566false37fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/myths-and-best-practice-what-a-rescue-dog-from-abroad-needs-toby-craze-craze-dog-training--73264804Website | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok
]]>935401e7-04cd-4539-90bf-c5e7462f54a4Thu, 30 Jul 2026 19:02:58 +0000Nadine BurzlerToby Craze works with street dogs and with rescue dogs brought here from abroad. He traces what the trip from Romania or Thailand does to a dog, long before anyone talks about settling in. The conversation covers who checks a dog before they go on...Website | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok
]]>3646false36fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-invisible-injury-why-your-dog-s-pain-never-shows-up-on-a-scan-julia-robertson-galen-myotherapy--73029232Website | Instagram | FacebookJust a Dog PodcastInstagram | Substack | Facebook | TikTok
]]>30604089-e430-48d1-b84c-8fb47205b283Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:29:39 +0000Nadine BurzlerIn the mid 1990s, Julia Robertson had a 6 month old Labrador who couldn't lift his head. Nothing showed up on the imaging, nobody could name the problem, and she was told the kindest thing left was to put him to sleep. Then a vet came out, took one...Website | Instagram | FacebookJust a Dog PodcastInstagram | Substack | Facebook | TikTok
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]]>589429e3-e520-477f-ad48-e72d50dae159Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0000Nadine BurzlerYour dog can't tell you when something's wrong, so they rely on you to notice. The person who lives with a dog knows their normal in a way no vet or trainer ever could, because you're the one who sees them every day. That everyday knowledge is easy to...
]]>2358false34fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/love-isn-t-enough-what-really-shapes-a-rescue-dog-s-behaviour-trish-mcmillan--72738015https://www.trishmcmillan.com/
https://www.shelterbehaviorhub.com/ (Shelter Behavior Hub)
https://www.instinctdogtraining.com/personnel/trish-mcmillan/]]>e274f90b-6556-43fb-ae72-4ce9a00a57f3Mon, 29 Jun 2026 09:01:10 +0000Nadine BurzlerA puppy who only ever knew kindness grew into the most dangerous dog Trish McMillan has ever lived with. His story, and that of a dogfighting survivor who turned out gentle, sit at the heart of why a rescue dog is never a blank slate, and what the dog...https://www.trishmcmillan.com/
https://www.shelterbehaviorhub.com/ (Shelter Behavior Hub)
https://www.instinctdogtraining.com/personnel/trish-mcmillan/]]>3372false33fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/running-isn-t-racing-does-a-greyhound-love-to-run-or-race--72637040Nadine talks to three people working to end the sport about what it looks like from the dog's side: the falls, the kennel hours, the breeding, and what happens to a greyhound who stops winning. They trace how one country after another has banned dog racing, and why Britain, 100 years on, has not. Norb runs Shut Down Campaigns, Isobel campaigns with Animal Aid, and Emily Lawrence campaigns with the League Against Cruel Sports. On 25 July 2026, they march in London, a century to the week after Britain's first greyhound race, to end greyhound racing for good.
Links mentioned in this episode:League Against Cruel Sports report: https://www.league.org.uk/media/filer_public/c5/5c/c55c246b-78d9-4205-bddb-10f8f2ef445c/uk_report_final_32326_digital.pdfThe AI investigation into racing records (University of Melbourne): https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/greyhound-racing-says-its-transparent,-so-we-used-ai-to-check-dog-by-dogInside the kennels (video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=deKUhm4ZQYI]]>df08254a-bbc5-4757-abf0-4d2f83b87a08Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:53:10 +0000Nadine BurzlerA greyhound loves to run. Running across a field and racing around an oval track aren't the same thing, and greyhound racing depends on us not noticing the difference. Nadine talks to three people working to end the sport about what it looks like...Nadine talks to three people working to end the sport about what it looks like from the dog's side: the falls, the kennel hours, the breeding, and what happens to a greyhound who stops winning. They trace how one country after another has banned dog racing, and why Britain, 100 years on, has not. Norb runs Shut Down Campaigns, Isobel campaigns with Animal Aid, and Emily Lawrence campaigns with the League Against Cruel Sports. On 25 July 2026, they march in London, a century to the week after Britain's first greyhound race, to end greyhound racing for good.
Links mentioned in this episode:League Against Cruel Sports report: https://www.league.org.uk/media/filer_public/c5/5c/c55c246b-78d9-4205-bddb-10f8f2ef445c/uk_report_final_32326_digital.pdfThe AI investigation into racing records (University of Melbourne): https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/greyhound-racing-says-its-transparent,-so-we-used-ai-to-check-dog-by-dogInside the kennels (video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=deKUhm4ZQYI]]>3203false32fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pain-wears-disguises-your-reactive-dog-is-probably-in-pain-kerry-sheldrick--72522432a78f5c07-ab31-486a-9a07-2edd2e361113Sun, 14 Jun 2026 11:46:38 +0000Nadine BurzlerIf you've ever stood in your kitchen at half eight on a Tuesday with a dog who's barking at nothing, lunging at the postman, scared of the front door, scared of you, scared of their own shadow, and wondered what on earth you're doing wrong, this...3501falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/grief-is-love-why-losing-a-dog-can-hurt-the-most-lisa-waggoner--7240655248101910-5179-404a-a986-5f13d090c589Sun, 07 Jun 2026 19:14:13 +0000Nadine BurzlerIf you've ever been through it, you'll know how painful it can be. You'll know what it's like the next morning after they've gone. The little signs of them missing, like the pitter-patter of their paws across the floor, the sound of their tongue...4358false30fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-invisible-extreme-why-the-border-collie-is-an-extreme-breed-too-ellen-greenwood-sole-the-urban-herder--72353198ae4aa6d4-2696-4ae6-a92d-31145c305863Thu, 04 Jun 2026 20:18:07 +0000Nadine BurzlerA border collie can track a sheep across a field from the smallest flick of movement. Drop that same dog on a busy street, and the skill that makes them brilliant is the one that comes undone.Ellen Greenwood-Sole, founder of The Urban Herder, has...3173false29fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/aggression-is-communication-what-your-dog-s-growl-is-saying-michael-shikashio-aggressivedog-com--721600903cfb6d92-542c-49ac-ba7d-e1adb4505aa8Mon, 25 May 2026 20:45:17 +0000Nadine BurzlerA growl is one of the clearest things a dog can tell us, and it's often the most misread. Dog aggression specialist Michael Shikashio has spent 25 years working with dogs that other trainers couldn't help. His view is that aggression isn't a fault to...3872false28fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-dogs-react-stress-trauma-and-the-canine-brain-daniel-shaw-forensic-dog-behaviourist--71953545Website⁠ | ⁠LinkedIn⁠ | ⁠Instagram⁠ | Spotify]]>2c35011d-996b-4fe4-b6ac-e05b07dfb348Mon, 11 May 2026 06:00:00 +0000Nadine BurzlerWhen a dog reacts on the lead or struggles to settle at home, what we see is often the end of a biological process that started much earlier in the day. Daniel Shaw is a dog behaviourist with a master's in neuroscience. In this conversation, he...Website⁠ | ⁠LinkedIn⁠ | ⁠Instagram⁠ | Spotify]]>4140false27fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/behaviour-is-information-why-what-we-read-as-bad-behaviour-is-usually-a-dog-in-pain-dr-lisa-radosta-dvm-dacvb--71684019Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube]]>1883e8a0-dd7e-48cc-8c68-f27c3de967a0Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:02:35 +0000Nadine BurzlerIn this episode, we look at why dogs behave in ways that confuse or worry us. Dr. Lisa explains how pain, fear, and the way we treat dogs at home can show up as behaviour we'd otherwise call "bad". It's a conversation that asks you to look again at...Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube]]>3601false26fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cashmere-from-dogs-turning-discarded-dog-undercoat-into-luxury-yarn-sebastian-salvat-chiora--7157469390db95a3-b71d-4602-b486-4a42cddc82b6Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:39:42 +0000Nadine BurzlerEvery spring, a double-coated dog sheds enough undercoat to knit a jumper. Most of it goes in the bin, or worse, on the garden fence for the birds, where flea treatment residue can kill hatchlings. Sebastian Salvat wants a better option.Sebastian is a...2839false25fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bonus-episode-if-you-love-dogs-come-to-brighton-this-may-sally-muir--71443586from 11 am to 5 pmAddress: 33 Sillwood Road, Brighton, BN1 2LEOver 200 pieces of dog art from 15 artists, including returning and new exhibitors, across a range of mediums.Visit the official website for more information.]]>47d71541-9cbb-4766-9d13-d6501df998cdSat, 18 Apr 2026 21:10:55 +0000Nadine BurzlerSally Muir is one of the UK’s most prolific painters of dogs. Her books A Dog a Day, Old Dogs, and Rescue Dogs are published by Pavilion. Her work has been selected for the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition, including Elderly Dog (2018) and Hound...from 11 am to 5 pmAddress: 33 Sillwood Road, Brighton, BN1 2LEOver 200 pieces of dog art from 15 artists, including returning and new exhibitors, across a range of mediums.Visit the official website for more information.]]>1557falsebonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/consumers-fix-industries-the-pet-owners-changing-how-dogs-are-trained-niki-tudge-pet-professional-guild--71206077Pet Professional Guild, DogNostics Career Center, and The DogSmith.]]>ccfcc18c-2f0c-4392-8e24-f7251d46ada0Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000Nadine BurzlerA dog screaming during a dog training session in a pet store aisle set something in motion that became a 20,000-member global movement. Niki Tudge went in for supplies and came out in tears, and the Pet Professional Guild exists because of what she...Pet Professional Guild, DogNostics Career Center, and The DogSmith.]]>5635false24fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dog-leather-looks-exactly-like-cow-leather-did-you-know-that-abigail-forsyth-peta-asia--70907088PETA Asia, leading investigations and campaigns across the region to expose animal exploitation. In this conversation, she talks through the industries designed to stay invisible: the dog leather trade operating inside Chinese slaughterhouses, puppy mills producing litter after litter while 100,000 dogs sit in UK shelters, the dog meat trade and what South Korea's landmark ban actually means, and thousands of dogs still used in UK laboratories every year.We also get into why we disconnect what we see from what we know, how quickly public perception can shift when people are given the truth, and why these industries only change when consumers stop funding them.This episode wasn't made to shame anyone. It was made to close the gap between not knowing and knowing.
If you'd like to learn more about the dog leather trade, please visit https://www.peta.org.uk/news/were-calling-on-the-eu-to-ban-dog-leather/ ]]>aefc571f-8b70-4505-8382-039403520e1eThu, 26 Mar 2026 21:07:35 +0000Nadine BurzlerThere's a dog asleep on your sofa right now, or there was this morning. And there's a reasonable chance something in your wardrobe is made from dog leather.Abigail Forsyth is Campaign Manager for https://www.petaasia.com/, leading investigations and...PETA Asia, leading investigations and campaigns across the region to expose animal exploitation. In this conversation, she talks through the industries designed to stay invisible: the dog leather trade operating inside Chinese slaughterhouses, puppy mills producing litter after litter while 100,000 dogs sit in UK shelters, the dog meat trade and what South Korea's landmark ban actually means, and thousands of dogs still used in UK laboratories every year.We also get into why we disconnect what we see from what we know, how quickly public perception can shift when people are given the truth, and why these industries only change when consumers stop funding them.This episode wasn't made to shame anyone. It was made to close the gap between not knowing and knowing.
If you'd like to learn more about the dog leather trade, please visit https://www.peta.org.uk/news/were-calling-on-the-eu-to-ban-dog-leather/ ]]>3000false26fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/good-owners-unhappy-dogs-the-gap-between-good-intentions-and-what-dogs-actually-need-dr-jessica-pierce-bioethicist-author--70615142Dr. Jessica Pierce.Jessica has spent decades writing about dogs. Not from our side of the leash, but from theirs. And what emerges is both humbling and fascinating: a world of sound we can't hear, smells we can't fathom, and a daily sensory experience that is nothing like our own.Think about your home for a moment, but through your dog's ears. The microwave, the traffic, the TV, the sirens. Now imagine your hearing is so acute that you can essentially smell someone's DNA. That's Tuesday for your dog.And that barking you've been trying to stop? The pulling toward every lamppost? The counter surfing, the chasing, the so-called "bad behaviours"? Jessica makes a compelling case that these aren't problems to be fixed. They're dogs doing exactly what dogs do, in a world built entirely for humans.This episode is an invitation to get low, look around, and ask a question most of us never think to ask: what is life actually like for my dog?Dr. Jessica Pierce is a bioethicist and the author of multiple books on the ethics of living with animals, including Unleashing Your Dog and Who's a Good Dog.]]>d59afcbd-909a-4918-b61f-4dd3d1af78eeThu, 12 Mar 2026 22:21:15 +0000Nadine BurzlerThis week, I sit down with renowned American bioethicist and author https://www.jessicapierce.net/Jessica has spent decades writing about dogs. Not from our side of the leash, but from theirs. And what emerges is both humbling and fascinating: a world...Dr. Jessica Pierce.Jessica has spent decades writing about dogs. Not from our side of the leash, but from theirs. And what emerges is both humbling and fascinating: a world of sound we can't hear, smells we can't fathom, and a daily sensory experience that is nothing like our own.Think about your home for a moment, but through your dog's ears. The microwave, the traffic, the TV, the sirens. Now imagine your hearing is so acute that you can essentially smell someone's DNA. That's Tuesday for your dog.And that barking you've been trying to stop? The pulling toward every lamppost? The counter surfing, the chasing, the so-called "bad behaviours"? Jessica makes a compelling case that these aren't problems to be fixed. They're dogs doing exactly what dogs do, in a world built entirely for humans.This episode is an invitation to get low, look around, and ask a question most of us never think to ask: what is life actually like for my dog?Dr. Jessica Pierce is a bioethicist and the author of multiple books on the ethics of living with animals, including Unleashing Your Dog and Who's a Good Dog.]]>3456false22fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dog-rescue-starts-before-the-shelter-tom-candy-on-prevention-and-responsibility--70312233Website | Instagram | Simplifying Shelter Behaviour Podcast]]>79a31c4d-1dc7-492b-99fb-6d248cb2d932Thu, 26 Feb 2026 23:37:45 +0000Nadine BurzlerIn this episode, I speak with clinical animal behaviourist Tom Candy BSc Hons MSc CCAB CSBS CDBC CBATI KA, whose career began in rescue at 15 and has spanned 15 years of frontline shelter work, behaviour support and staff development.Tom has worked...Website | Instagram | Simplifying Shelter Behaviour Podcast]]>3564false21fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/your-dog-isn-t-broken-what-no-one-told-you-about-behaviour-andrew-hale--70021372b2f253ce-786e-4026-8e4f-76e243efd96cThu, 12 Feb 2026 19:23:06 +0000Nadine BurzlerYou've done the classes. Watched the videos. Tried the tools. And your dog is still struggling. What if the answer isn't another training method?Andrew Hale is a certified canine behaviourist with a background in human psychology. He specialises in...2862false20fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fluent-in-dog-why-dogs-need-understanding-not-control-marc-bekoff-jane-goodall-institute--695535946078aa86-a6b8-4330-812f-f538b64a0a1aThu, 22 Jan 2026 23:58:10 +0000Nadine BurzlerWhat does it really mean to understand a dog?In this conversation, Dr Marc Bekoff explores how dogs experience the world and what helps them thrive emotionally, socially, and psychologically.Marc Bekoff is Professor Emeritus at the University of...3459false19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dog-behaviour-science-how-biology-environment-and-human-relationships-shape-dogs-professor-adam-miklosi-eotvos-lorand-university--69376396Family Dog Project in Hungary and has spent decades studying how dogs think, learn, and form relationships with humans. His work has shaped much of what we now understand about dog human attachment, social behaviour, and the role of environment in behavioural development.In our conversation, we explore how dogs are shaped by biology, environment, and the human relationships they live within. We discuss why dog behaviour must be understood in context, why dogs do not exist in isolation, and how human expectations and living conditions influence behaviour.We also talk about individuality, attachment, and what scientific research can realistically tell us about the inner lives of dogs.G Dogs research projectProfessor Miklósi’s team runs the G Dogs project, a long term scientific study of dogs who can recognise the names of objects and reliably retrieve specific items when asked.Dogs of any age may be eligible if they already know between 5 and 8 object names. Participation is remote, with full guidance provided.For more information or to enquire about taking part, contact:
miklosi.adam@ttk.elte.hu]]>8d38ec4f-142c-410a-bfa5-a94b48e065cfFri, 09 Jan 2026 20:27:08 +0000Nadine BurzlerIn this episode of Just A Dog Podcast, I speak with Ádám Miklósi, Professor of Ethology and one of the most influential researchers in dog behaviour and cognition.Professor Miklósi is the founder of the https://ethology.elte.hu/Family_Dog_Project in...Family Dog Project in Hungary and has spent decades studying how dogs think, learn, and form relationships with humans. His work has shaped much of what we now understand about dog human attachment, social behaviour, and the role of environment in behavioural development.In our conversation, we explore how dogs are shaped by biology, environment, and the human relationships they live within. We discuss why dog behaviour must be understood in context, why dogs do not exist in isolation, and how human expectations and living conditions influence behaviour.We also talk about individuality, attachment, and what scientific research can realistically tell us about the inner lives of dogs.G Dogs research projectProfessor Miklósi’s team runs the G Dogs project, a long term scientific study of dogs who can recognise the names of objects and reliably retrieve specific items when asked.Dogs of any age may be eligible if they already know between 5 and 8 object names. Participation is remote, with full guidance provided.For more information or to enquire about taking part, contact:
miklosi.adam@ttk.elte.hu]]>2365false18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/care-is-political-changing-the-systems-that-harm-dogs-dr-marc-abraham-obe--69206547Dogspiracy, which examines irresponsible breeding, puppy mills, and the systems that allow them to continue, while also highlighting how change can happen.You can follow Marc and his work online
Facebook | Instagram | X | Website]]>e96ca505-8e37-49fe-bd35-dce831ac53baThu, 25 Dec 2025 21:23:27 +0000Nadine BurzlerWhat does it actually take to change a law that harms dogs?In this episode of Just A Dog Podcast, I speak with Dr Marc Abraham OBE, the veterinary surgeon and campaigner behind Lucy’s Law, which banned the third party sale of puppies and kittens in...Dogspiracy, which examines irresponsible breeding, puppy mills, and the systems that allow them to continue, while also highlighting how change can happen.You can follow Marc and his work online
Facebook | Instagram | X | Website]]>3281false17fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pedigree-dog-health-what-we-normalised-without-noticing-extreme-conformation-marisa-heath-apgaw-innate-health-assessment--68988681https://www.innatehealthassessment.org/]]>611b6c58-ffcb-4f10-ba13-ecc43e195f35Thu, 11 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000Nadine BurzlerMarisa Heath has spent over 15 years working inside UK Parliament to improve the lives of dogs. She runs the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Animal Welfare (APGAW), leads the Canine and Feline Sector Group, and co-founded the Innate Health...https://www.innatehealthassessment.org/]]>3471false16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-optics-dominate-the-fight-to-protect-morocco-s-dogs-before-fifa-world-cup-2030-les-ward-mbe-debbie-wilson-iawpc--68773000The IAWPC has documented shootings, poisonings and mass removals near proposed stadium cities including Tangier, Marrakesh, Rabat, Agadir, Fez and Casablanca. Les Ward MBE and Debbie Wilson explain the evidence, the political pressures, the impact on rabies control, and why systemic violence toward dogs harms children and whole communities. This episode explores what happens when image wins over science and what can still be done to change the direction of an entire nation.IAWPC Website | Sign the Petition | IAWPC on Instagram | IAWPC on Facebook | IAWPC on X]]>9ae14bb2-e5e0-47b7-9de7-68f3f556ae5bThu, 27 Nov 2025 15:47:53 +0000Nadine BurzlerMorocco agreed in 2019 to manage free roaming dogs through catch, neuter, vaccinate and return. That agreement was never made law, and many regions continued killing instead. Since Morocco secured co hosting rights for the FIFA World Cup 2030, the...The IAWPC has documented shootings, poisonings and mass removals near proposed stadium cities including Tangier, Marrakesh, Rabat, Agadir, Fez and Casablanca. Les Ward MBE and Debbie Wilson explain the evidence, the political pressures, the impact on rabies control, and why systemic violence toward dogs harms children and whole communities. This episode explores what happens when image wins over science and what can still be done to change the direction of an entire nation.IAWPC Website | Sign the Petition | IAWPC on Instagram | IAWPC on Facebook | IAWPC on X]]>3562false15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/building-safety-together-understanding-fear-trust-and-the-weight-of-expectation-sam-walker-arends-sam-the-dog-coach--68558535Website | Instagram | Facebook]]>4eeed404-5a35-4a24-9566-b2124b1d3bfdThu, 13 Nov 2025 19:49:10 +0000Nadine BurzlerThis episode looks at what happens when a dog’s inner world does not match the life we imagine for them. Sam Walker-Arends is a force free trainer who works with dogs carrying fear, uncertainty or history in their bodies, and our conversation keeps...Website | Instagram | Facebook]]>3806false114fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tools-or-companions-the-quiet-activism-for-spain-s-forgotten-galgos-and-podencos-gemma-adva-free-spanish-hounds-hope-for-podencos--68340316Free Spanish Hounds, a UK-based movement that marches each year to raise awareness of Spain’s hunting dogs and the cultural systems that allow their suffering to continue.We talk about how empathy becomes action, what it means to show up for animals we may never meet, and the quiet power of people who refuse to look away.This conversation asks:
→ What does it say about us when one species can be both pet and tool?
→ Can empathy travel across borders when laws and traditions divide it?
→ What happens when love for one dog changes the course of a life?It is an episode about compassion as resistance and the quiet hope that collective action still matters.Follow Free Spanish HoundsWebsite⁠ | Facebook Group | Instagram Follow Hope for PodencosWebsite⁠ | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok]]>58c613a6-803c-49e8-82e4-01cba539a813Wed, 29 Oct 2025 20:15:20 +0000Nadine BurzlerEvery February, as Spain’s hunting season ends, thousands of Galgos and Podencos are discarded. Some are abandoned, some are killed, and most are simply forgotten. They are fast, intelligent and deeply sensitive, yet still treated as disposable tools...Free Spanish Hounds, a UK-based movement that marches each year to raise awareness of Spain’s hunting dogs and the cultural systems that allow their suffering to continue.We talk about how empathy becomes action, what it means to show up for animals we may never meet, and the quiet power of people who refuse to look away.This conversation asks:
→ What does it say about us when one species can be both pet and tool?
→ Can empathy travel across borders when laws and traditions divide it?
→ What happens when love for one dog changes the course of a life?It is an episode about compassion as resistance and the quiet hope that collective action still matters.Follow Free Spanish HoundsWebsite⁠ | Facebook Group | Instagram Follow Hope for PodencosWebsite⁠ | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok]]>2819false113fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dog-rescue-reality-what-really-happens-behind-the-scenes-and-the-quiet-hope-that-keeps-it-going-jenna-miller-spirit-of-the-dog-rescue--68169812www.spiritofthedog.org.ukDonate: www.spiritofthedog.org.uk/donateInstagram: @spiritofthedogrescueFacebook: Spirit of the Dog RescueFollow Jenna’s work and stories: @dogrescuediaries]]>c32a76ce-3b79-490d-bf42-e3cb8fdcf97cThu, 16 Oct 2025 18:54:35 +0000Nadine BurzlerIn this episode, I speak with Jenna Miller, Chair of the Board of Trustees at Spirit of the Dog Rescue, an independent charity run entirely by volunteers.With more than fifteen years of experience in animal care and rescue, Jenna offers an honest look...www.spiritofthedog.org.ukDonate: www.spiritofthedog.org.uk/donateInstagram: @spiritofthedogrescueFacebook: Spirit of the Dog RescueFollow Jenna’s work and stories: @dogrescuediaries]]>4391falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/power-pain-and-perception-what-dogs-teach-us-about-control-care-and-the-systems-that-shape-us-rose-bao-rosek9behaviourist--68074582Rose Bao, a canine behaviourist and counsellor whose work explores the emotional lives of dogs and the systems that have taught us to value obedience over understanding. Rose brings a rare mix of science, empathy and cultural reflection to the conversation, drawing on her background in biomedical engineering and her current research in Clinical Animal Behaviour at the University of Edinburgh. We talk about how identity, power and emotion intersect in dog training cultures, the lingering influence of colonial and patriarchal structures on our relationships with animals, and what it really means to unlearn control. Rose shares how her first dog, Bruno, became both her greatest teacher and her deepest heartbreak, leading her to examine pain, agency and the human need for certainty through a new lens. Together we explore what happens when we stop trying to fix dogs and start listening to them, and how that shift can ripple through our understanding of empathy, attachment and care itself. This conversation is not about finding answers. It is about sitting with discomfort, questioning what we have been taught to believe, and allowing curiosity to reshape how we live alongside other beings. Rose on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rosek9behaviourist/]]>178ebbef-44ff-43c0-b673-081c5135e0aaThu, 09 Oct 2025 08:20:49 +0000Nadine BurzlerIn this episode, I speak with https://www.rosek9behaviourist.com.au/, a canine behaviourist and counsellor whose work explores the emotional lives of dogs and the systems that have taught us to value obedience over understanding. Rose brings a rare...Rose Bao, a canine behaviourist and counsellor whose work explores the emotional lives of dogs and the systems that have taught us to value obedience over understanding. Rose brings a rare mix of science, empathy and cultural reflection to the conversation, drawing on her background in biomedical engineering and her current research in Clinical Animal Behaviour at the University of Edinburgh. We talk about how identity, power and emotion intersect in dog training cultures, the lingering influence of colonial and patriarchal structures on our relationships with animals, and what it really means to unlearn control. Rose shares how her first dog, Bruno, became both her greatest teacher and her deepest heartbreak, leading her to examine pain, agency and the human need for certainty through a new lens. Together we explore what happens when we stop trying to fix dogs and start listening to them, and how that shift can ripple through our understanding of empathy, attachment and care itself. This conversation is not about finding answers. It is about sitting with discomfort, questioning what we have been taught to believe, and allowing curiosity to reshape how we live alongside other beings. Rose on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rosek9behaviourist/]]>7146false111fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-dogs-we-mirror-guilt-grief-and-the-inner-work-they-reveal-hannah-greeno-canine-facilitated-coaching--67993971Hannah Greeno, founder of Canine Needs and the practice of Canine Facilitated Coaching. With over 15 years’ experience in behaviour and training, as well as volunteering with Blue Cross Pet Loss Support, Hannah brings a rare perspective on how our dogs mirror back the parts of ourselves we often ignore.We explore how guilt, grief, projection and loneliness show up in our relationships with dogs, and how these emotions can surface in ways no training plan can fix.Hannah shares how canine facilitated coaching helps people confront boundaries, face loss, and sit with the uncomfortable truths that dogs so often reveal about us.This is not a conversation about obedience. It is about reflection. About what rises to the surface when we stop looking at our dogs as problems to be solved, and start noticing the stories they tell us about our own inner lives.]]>b3efe1e1-7022-4516-888c-5f7ccfc4ffd5Fri, 03 Oct 2025 00:12:35 +0000Nadine BurzlerIn this episode I speak with https://www.instagram.com/hannahgreeno_/#, founder of Canine Needs and the practice of Canine Facilitated Coaching. With over 15 years’ experience in behaviour and training, as well as volunteering with Blue Cross Pet Loss...Hannah Greeno, founder of Canine Needs and the practice of Canine Facilitated Coaching. With over 15 years’ experience in behaviour and training, as well as volunteering with Blue Cross Pet Loss Support, Hannah brings a rare perspective on how our dogs mirror back the parts of ourselves we often ignore.We explore how guilt, grief, projection and loneliness show up in our relationships with dogs, and how these emotions can surface in ways no training plan can fix.Hannah shares how canine facilitated coaching helps people confront boundaries, face loss, and sit with the uncomfortable truths that dogs so often reveal about us.This is not a conversation about obedience. It is about reflection. About what rises to the surface when we stop looking at our dogs as problems to be solved, and start noticing the stories they tell us about our own inner lives.]]>4809false110fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/breeding-preservation-and-the-hidden-costs-of-our-choices-hasan-yigit-aktas-yume-canine-academy--67934018Hasan Yiğit Aktaş, an animal behaviourist and breeder of primitive and spitz breeds such as Akitas, Shibas and Shikokus.Hasan’s path into breeding began by accident, yet over time he has combined academic study in animal behaviour with the lived experience of generations of family breeding and hands-on work with horses and dogs.We explore what it might mean to breed for preservation rather than profit, the hidden influence of genetics on a dog’s health and temperament, and the ethics of practices that many people see as normal, from dog shows to fertility clinics.Hasan explains why for him temperament matters more than trophies, how cultural attitudes shape our treatment of dogs, and what it takes to put welfare before convenience.This is not a simple conversation about breeding. It is an invitation to think more carefully about the categories we create, such as pet dog versus product dog, and preservation versus profit. These categories shape our choices, and those choices reveal something about us as humans.The episode runs for three hours because Hasan had much to say and we cover a wide range of issues in the dog world. Some of these conversations may be triggering for listeners and viewers. While the views expressed are Hasan’s own, the purpose of Just a Dog Podcast is not to endorse or dismiss any single perspective. Instead, it is to create space for open dialogue across the dog industry, because hearing different voices helps us reflect more deeply on our own assumptions and choices.]]>588ed21a-60df-4419-bf70-ddc08c5e5a48Sun, 28 Sep 2025 21:46:14 +0000Nadine BurzlerThis week I am joined by https://www.instagram.com/yume.canine.academy/?hl=en an animal behaviourist and breeder of primitive and spitz breeds such as Akitas, Shibas and Shikokus.Hasan’s path into breeding began by accident, yet over time he has...Hasan Yiğit Aktaş, an animal behaviourist and breeder of primitive and spitz breeds such as Akitas, Shibas and Shikokus.Hasan’s path into breeding began by accident, yet over time he has combined academic study in animal behaviour with the lived experience of generations of family breeding and hands-on work with horses and dogs.We explore what it might mean to breed for preservation rather than profit, the hidden influence of genetics on a dog’s health and temperament, and the ethics of practices that many people see as normal, from dog shows to fertility clinics.Hasan explains why for him temperament matters more than trophies, how cultural attitudes shape our treatment of dogs, and what it takes to put welfare before convenience.This is not a simple conversation about breeding. It is an invitation to think more carefully about the categories we create, such as pet dog versus product dog, and preservation versus profit. These categories shape our choices, and those choices reveal something about us as humans.The episode runs for three hours because Hasan had much to say and we cover a wide range of issues in the dog world. Some of these conversations may be triggering for listeners and viewers. While the views expressed are Hasan’s own, the purpose of Just a Dog Podcast is not to endorse or dismiss any single perspective. Instead, it is to create space for open dialogue across the dog industry, because hearing different voices helps us reflect more deeply on our own assumptions and choices.]]>10465false19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-accidental-breeder-a-conversation-with-primitive-breeds-breeder-hasan-yigit-aktas--67903024

The seven “phantom” puppies that began his full-time professional breeding journey

The original working purposes of Akitas, Shibas and Shikokus

Why some instincts have endured while others have faded

The difference between pedigree registration and true health guarantees

How moving from Brighton to rural Lithuania reshaped his dogs’ behaviour

This is not a how-to episode about breeding. It’s a conversation about the space between human desire and canine reality. About the choices we make when we preserve certain breeds, and what those choices reveal about our assumptions, our responsibilities, and our willingness—or reluctance—to truly see dogs for who they are.]]>2a31e4f3-1b7e-4fbb-87c0-8677c18624e8Thu, 25 Sep 2025 23:25:52 +0000Nadine BurzlerWhen Hasan Yiğit Aktaş’s Akita started gaining weight, his vet assured him it was a phantom pregnancy. Seven puppies later, he was a breeder—accidentally. That moment shaped a path Hasan never planned, but which now defines his life with dogs.Speaking...

The seven “phantom” puppies that began his full-time professional breeding journey

The original working purposes of Akitas, Shibas and Shikokus

Why some instincts have endured while others have faded

The difference between pedigree registration and true health guarantees

How moving from Brighton to rural Lithuania reshaped his dogs’ behaviour

This is not a how-to episode about breeding. It’s a conversation about the space between human desire and canine reality. About the choices we make when we preserve certain breeds, and what those choices reveal about our assumptions, our responsibilities, and our willingness—or reluctance—to truly see dogs for who they are.]]>5236false19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fostering-as-an-antidote-to-disposable-dog-culture-lisa-long-term-foster-carer--678138394491bdc7-60e3-4f8e-b948-242e162433bcThu, 18 Sep 2025 21:12:20 +0000Nadine BurzlerIn this episode I sit down with Lisa, a long term foster carer for Galgos, Podencos, and mixed breeds to explore what fostering really means in the middle of today’s rescue crisis.Lisa shares the quiet routines that help traumatised dogs begin to...4663false18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-dogs-are-never-naughty-a-different-take-on-canine-leadership-judy-comer-calder-the-devon-dog-lady--6780360424683d99-0c43-41f1-8642-ad2a0355a6c7Thu, 18 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0000Nadine BurzlerThis episode explores a completely different perspective on dog guardianship through my conversation with Judy Comer-Calder, The Devon Dog Lady, whose philosophy centres on one core belief: dogs are never naughty - they're always doing their best.Judy...2591false18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tools-training-and-trust-a-balanced-trainer-s-defense-of-aversives-jack-tutty-j-p-canine-academy-part-2--6772812724c1c40a-9b77-41f4-ab0d-e6acf49b0434Thu, 11 Sep 2025 22:22:31 +0000Nadine BurzlerJack Tutty returns to defend the most controversial tools in dog training, arguing they're kinder than alternatives we accept without question.This conversation challenges how we think about training tools and animal welfare. Jack breaks down what...2923false77fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-tools-we-use-a-balanced-trainer-s-perspective-on-dogs-control-and-controversy-jack-tutty-j-p-canine-academy-part-1--67631564Jack Tutty from J&P Canine Academy works with severe behavioural cases and trains competition dogs using methods many find controversial.In this two-part conversation, we explore the divide in dog training and what it reveals about how we approach difficult conversations.Jack specialises in reactivity and resource guarding cases.He trains his Rottweiler in IGP sport and uses tools like prong collars alongside positive reinforcement.His approach raises questions about genetics, urban environments, and what different dogs actually need to thrive.This conversation isn't about adopting any particular method. It's about examining our assumptions - like why we bring working dogs into cities then expect them to behave like pets, or whether our emotional reactions to certain tools prevent us from seeing the full picture.Jack argues that every dog decides what's reinforcing to them, and that suppressing genetic drives doesn't eliminate them - it redirects them.He believes some dogs need clear boundaries backed by consequences, whilst others thrive with gentler approaches.The discussion challenges us to think beyond categories like "positive" or "balanced" training toward understanding individual dogs. Whether you agree with Jack's methods or not, his perspective forces us to examine what we actually know versus what we assume about canine behaviour and learning.We explore why this industry has become so polarised, and what happens when ideology meets the reality of powerful, driven animals in our human-centric world.Sometimes understanding different viewpoints helps us make better decisions for the dogs in our care.Join the conversation on this episode and others on our Just a Dog Podcast Instagram page. Part two available Thursday, September 11, 2025❗️This episode discusses various training approaches. We believe examining different perspectives contributes to thoughtful decision-making for dog owners.]]>20b41808-30e8-4773-8861-27eee9cdb50aThu, 04 Sep 2025 11:10:56 +0000Nadine Burzlerhttps://www.instagram.com/jpcanineacademy/ works with severe behavioural cases and trains competition dogs using methods many find controversial.In this two-part conversation, we explore the divide in dog training and what it reveals about how we...Jack Tutty from J&P Canine Academy works with severe behavioural cases and trains competition dogs using methods many find controversial.In this two-part conversation, we explore the divide in dog training and what it reveals about how we approach difficult conversations.Jack specialises in reactivity and resource guarding cases.He trains his Rottweiler in IGP sport and uses tools like prong collars alongside positive reinforcement.His approach raises questions about genetics, urban environments, and what different dogs actually need to thrive.This conversation isn't about adopting any particular method. It's about examining our assumptions - like why we bring working dogs into cities then expect them to behave like pets, or whether our emotional reactions to certain tools prevent us from seeing the full picture.Jack argues that every dog decides what's reinforcing to them, and that suppressing genetic drives doesn't eliminate them - it redirects them.He believes some dogs need clear boundaries backed by consequences, whilst others thrive with gentler approaches.The discussion challenges us to think beyond categories like "positive" or "balanced" training toward understanding individual dogs. Whether you agree with Jack's methods or not, his perspective forces us to examine what we actually know versus what we assume about canine behaviour and learning.We explore why this industry has become so polarised, and what happens when ideology meets the reality of powerful, driven animals in our human-centric world.Sometimes understanding different viewpoints helps us make better decisions for the dogs in our care.Join the conversation on this episode and others on our Just a Dog Podcast Instagram page. Part two available Thursday, September 11, 2025❗️This episode discusses various training approaches. We believe examining different perspectives contributes to thoughtful decision-making for dog owners.]]>3514false16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/taking-the-government-to-court-xl-bully-ban-sophie-coulthard-don-t-ban-me-license-me-dbmlm--675382206fb44867-cdcf-4cdb-b047-f39f7379eca7Thu, 28 Aug 2025 01:27:59 +0000Nadine BurzlerWhen the UK government announced the XL Bully ban in September 2023, Sophie Coulthard went from posting dog training videos on TikTok to founding a grassroots movement that would raise over £200,000 and challenge the government in court.In this...3811false15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dogs-deserve-better-when-good-intentions-meet-broken-systems-nina-may-wunderdog-magazine--67462853Charities mentioned in this episode:]]>fe4dbc04-a219-448a-8d5b-a04c83118757Thu, 21 Aug 2025 00:55:29 +0000Nadine BurzlerIn Episode 4, Nina May, founder of Wunderdog magazine, exposes the maddening contradictions in dog welfare. You can impulse-buy a puppy on Instagram and have it delivered like a takeaway. Yet rescue charities reject potential adopters for not having...Charities mentioned in this episode:]]>3304false14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/art-as-advocacy-how-art-can-change-the-way-we-see-rescue-dogs-elena-marci-pawtiqe--67373624Project Galgo rescue charity.
Find Elena: @pawtiqe on social media | www.pawtiqe.com]]>8c4f6938-c17e-4de0-b584-7257933b6946Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:35:25 +0000Nadine Burzler⚠️ This episode contains discussion of distressing topics including animal cruelty and mistreatment in the racing and hunting industries.Can beautiful photography change hearts and minds about rescue dogs? Elena Marci, the award-winning photographer...Project Galgo rescue charity.
Find Elena: @pawtiqe on social media | www.pawtiqe.com]]>4499false13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-caring-hurts-protecting-your-mental-health-while-advocating-for-dogs-just-a-dog-podcast--67281526Dr. Tara Quinn, a chartered psychologist with over 20 years of experience and founder of the Human Animal Welfare Alliance.We explore the emotional toll of witnessing animal suffering and discuss practical tools for staying grounded when our compassion threatens to overwhelm us.Dr. Tara shares insights from her work supporting those on the front lines of animal welfare, revealing why understanding our nervous system responses is crucial for sustainable advocacy. You'll discover simple, portable techniques for self-soothing that you can use anywhere, from coffee shop queues to heated Facebook debates.Because here's the truth: we can't pour from an empty cup. Learning to care for ourselves isn't selfish; it's essential for creating the change we want to see.This conversation might just shift how you approach both your own wellbeing and your advocacy for dogs.New episodes drop every Thursday.]]>50c0b41a-fedb-41e3-bf1a-0051699866d2Thu, 07 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0000Nadine BurzlerWe've all been there scrolling through social media, witnessing questionable advice or practices, and feeling that familiar surge of helplessness and frustration.With so much suffering in the world right now, from global conflicts to environmental...Dr. Tara Quinn, a chartered psychologist with over 20 years of experience and founder of the Human Animal Welfare Alliance.We explore the emotional toll of witnessing animal suffering and discuss practical tools for staying grounded when our compassion threatens to overwhelm us.Dr. Tara shares insights from her work supporting those on the front lines of animal welfare, revealing why understanding our nervous system responses is crucial for sustainable advocacy. You'll discover simple, portable techniques for self-soothing that you can use anywhere, from coffee shop queues to heated Facebook debates.Because here's the truth: we can't pour from an empty cup. Learning to care for ourselves isn't selfish; it's essential for creating the change we want to see.This conversation might just shift how you approach both your own wellbeing and your advocacy for dogs.New episodes drop every Thursday.]]>3771false12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-question-that-changed-everything-just-a-dog-podcast--67240166b196fc7f-a05e-4499-b287-984c27e59f2dThu, 31 Jul 2025 01:19:14 +0000Nadine BurzlerWhat happens when a dog's grief forces you to question everything you thought you knew about dogs? Host Nadine shares the moment that changed her assumptions about canine emotions and launched her down a rabbit hole of discovery that's taken her from...456false11full