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The Future Of Dogs
Author: Hannah Molloy
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The Future Of Dogs is Hosted by dog behaviour geek and qualified animal behaviourist Hannah Molloy. Jump into the ever growing conversation as Hannah interviews some of the worlds most groundbreaking professionals intent on shaping the future of dogs internationally in their unique field of expertise. How we breed, train, groom, study, campaign, buy and understand dogs is up for debate, what do you think the future of dogs should hold?
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With an e-petition to regulate rescue centres currently collecting over 100,000 signatures, Hannah Molloy our host, and special guests, The Right Honourable Member for Basildon & Billericay Richard Holden, and grass roots rescue warrior, campaigner and director of Spirit of the Dog Rescue Jenna Miller discuss the pressing need to regulate animal rescues in the UK. Richard explains; How the campaign to regulate rescues and his private members bill was born following a recent t...
Hannah Molloy our host, and special guest, forensic behaviourist Dr Helen Howell, delve into the world of dangerous dogs.. Helen explains; Her extensive career working as an expert witness for dangerous dog cases How she maintains her mental health while working with dogs that have suffered extreme cases of abuse and neglect How dangerous, unethical and unhelpful some of the standard battery tests can be to assess dogs that have been seized by the police And how her recent PhD projec...
Welcome to the first episode of Season 2, a season devoted top to tail to responsible dog ownership! Hannah Molloy, our host and special guest Dr Marc Abraham OBE bring us up to speed on; - What's happened in the world of campaigning during time gap between seasons - What we can look forward to supporting in the campaign space over the next few years including the Responsible Dog Ownership 5 pillars for change - The new Dogspiracy Documentary and how we can all work to end the globa...
In this closing episode of Season 1 Hannah Molloy, our host, looks back at the past season, asks us what we want the future of the future of dogs podcast to look like and brings us into the present work of 'The Dog Bite Problem' Campaign in Parliament #DogBiteReform bringing her opening speech given in Parliament in November 2022. What part are you about to play in the changing landscape of dog ownership across the world? And what is your 'What if' question, that could change the world? ...
In Episode 19: The Future of Dog Training Part 2 our resident qualified behaviourist and host, Hannah Molloy invites world renowned dog trainers Kamal Fernandez and Lez Graham back, to speak openly and honestly about the past, present and potential future of the dog training and behaviour industry. In this episode we talk about what the future holds for new dog trainers and behaviourists entering the field, how to choose an 'expert' trainer to learn from or be mentored by. We discuss settin...
In Episode 18: The Future of Dog Training Part 1 our resident qualified behaviourist and host, Hannah Molloy invites world renowned dog trainers Kamal Fernandez and Lez Graham to speak openly and honestly about the past, present and potential future of the dog training and behaviour industry. In this Part 1 of our 2 part season finale we talk about the learning journey of our experts in a field that is constantly growing and evolving, where the industry has been, where dog training and...
In 'The Future Of Dog Rescue Part 2' we continue the conversation with Kelly Gorman Dunbar, professional dog trainer, industry consultant, and educator/mentor for dog trainers! She's also the COO and Training Director for Sirius Puppy & Dog training and a content creator and instructor for the Dunbar Academy, an online educational resource for both pet professionals and owners. In this episode Kelly and Hannah talk about how to practically introduce Open Paw principles in rescue, Kelly s...
In 'The Future Of Dog Rescue Part 1' we meet Kelly Gorman Dunbar, professional dog trainer, industry consultant, and educator/mentor for dog trainers! She's also the COO and Training Director for Sirius Puppy & Dog training and a content creator and instructor for the Dunbar Academy, an online educational resource for both pet professionals and owners. In this episode Kelly and Hannah discuss the past and present of dog rescue, they discuss some of the broken systems we have normalised i...
In Episode 15 'The Future of Dog Food Part 2' Hannah continues the conversation with nutrition expert Melanie Sainsbury, Veterinary Education Manager at Europes leading raw and fresh food specialist Natures Menu! In this episode we myth bust some of the common concerns many people have about switching from a dried food onto a raw or fresh food diet including whether dogs or people are at risk of disease by feeding raw. We talk about how to introduce raw bones into a dogs diet safely and...
In Episode 14 'The Future of Dog Food Part 1' We meet qualified veterinary nurse, dog trainer, 'The Pupcast' podcast host and nutrition expert Melanie Sainsbury! In this episode we talk all things raw and fresh dog food, find out how Melanie's journey took her from vet practise to the veterinary eduction manager at Natures Menu and we ask about some of the biggest barriers to raw feeding Melanie has come across in her career. You can find out more about the award winning food at Natures Me...
Advisory: This episode contains material of a sensitive nature including suicide that may be triggering for some listeners. In Episode 13: 'The Future of Dogs & Vets Part 2' Hannah continues to talk to vet, author and true humanitarian Dr Lennon Foo about the past the present and the potential future of the Veterinary industry. In this episode we find out about the environment and life lessons that have forged Lennons passion and perseverance to champion vet and pet health, we talk abo...
Advisory: This episode contains material of a highly sensitive nature including suicide that may be triggering for some listeners. In Episode 12: 'The Future of Dogs & Vets Part 1' Hannah talks to vet, author and true humanitarian Dr Lennon Foo about the past the present and the potential future of the Veterinary industry. Lennon gives us his deep and hope filled perspective on why there are such high levels of depression and attrition in the vet industry that is currently in crisis in ...
In episode 11 ‘The Future of Dog Campaigning Part 2 ’ Hannah continues the conversation with Marc Abraham OBE, otherwise known as 'Marc the vet', co founder of the All Party Parliamentary Dog Advisory Welfare Group, author of Lucy's Law; both a book and a piece of groundbreaking UK legislation that bans the 3rd party sale of puppies in the UK, making it illegal to buy a puppy without its mother present. In this episode Marc talks about the two biggest shocks and road block...
In episode 10 ‘The Future of Dog Campaigning Part 1 ’ Hannah talks to Marc Abraham OBE, otherwise known as 'Marc the vet', co founder of the All Party Parliamentary Dog Advisory Welfare Group, author of Lucy's Law; both a book and a piece of groundbreaking UK legislation that bans the 3rd party sale of puppies in the UK, making it illegal to buy a puppy without its mother present. In this episode Marc tells us more about the beginning of his 10 year journey from TV vet to ...
In episode 9 ‘The Future of Dogs & Children Part 2 ’ Hannah talks to Debby Lucken, award winning dog trainer and behaviourist and the founder of 'Kids Around Dogs (KAD)' In this episode we talk about; The joys and challenges of training school dogs, How and why a fear of dogs might develop in a child or an adult & we delve into the backstage prep happening for the next exciting meeting The All Party Parliamentary Dog Advisory Welfare Group are hosting 'Th...
In episode 8 ‘The Future of Dogs & Children Part 1 ’ Hannah talks to Debby Lucken, award winning dog trainer and behaviourist and the founder of 'Kids Around Dogs (KAD)' In this episode we ask what it is that makes Debby's work with children and dogs a totally groundbreaking and life saving initiative in the UK, we dream together about Debby's What if... 'What if we could educate all children to understand dog behaviour on a national or international scale..' And Hannah and De...
In episode 7 ‘The Future of Dog Grooming Part 2’ Hannah continues the conversation with Sue Williamson, qualified consent based groomer and author, about their mutual passion for teaching low stress handling techniques to qualified groomers and pet owners. In this episode we find out how this style of grooming could improve a show winning groom and talk about when restraints are absolutely necessary for health and safety. You can follow Sue via her Facebook Group Taking the Grrr out of...
In episode 6 ‘The Future of Dog Grooming Part 1’ Hannah talks to Sue Williamson, qualified groomer and author of three books on consent based grooming about their mutual passion for teaching low stress handling techniques to qualified groomers and pet owners. In this episode we find out about Sues life long dream for grooming and dig into the detail about what makes consent based grooming an important step in advancing the future of dogs. You can follow Sue via her Facebook Group Taking the G...
In episode 5 ‘The Future of Dog Breeding Part 2’ Hannah continues the conversation with Dr Jessica Hekman DMV, founder of The Functional Dog Collaborative, about the past, present and potential future of dog breeding on an international scale. For more information and to join in the conversation on the future of dog breeding head over to The Functional Dog Collaborative Facebook page or visit the website at www.functionalbreeding.org More about your host: Hannah is a qualified dog beha...
In episode 4 ‘The Future of Dog Breeding Part 1’ Hannah talks to the infinitely wise Dr Jessica Hekman DMV, founder of The Functional Dog Collaborative, about the past, present and potential future of dog breeding on an international scale. In this episode we discover where Jessicas love for genetics began and explore her unique 'what if..?' that could change the world of dog breeding. For more information and to join in the conversation on the future of dog breeding head over to The Function...