Episode 272: How breed battles will change dog training

From the bustling streets of the UK to the vast expanses of Australia, a storm is brewing that threatens to redefine the very core of dog training. XL Bullies, once pridefully paraded across parks in Britain, now face potential bans. Meanwhile, Down Under, Rottweilers, despite their loyal and loving nature, find themselves splashed across headlines, painting them in a less than flattering light. Why this sudden breed-specific attention? But, the plot thickens. The Australian Parliament, under the influence of left-wing political parties, is alight with fervent debates that extend beyond breed biases. They are launching yet another campaign against specific dog training tools, seeking to ban bite sports and aiming to introduce even more stringent restrictions on canine training methodologies. These actions aren’t just administrative red tape; they are tugs at the very heartstrings of dog lovers and trainers. Every ban, every headline, and every parliamentary debate forces us to re-evaluate and adapt our approach. But at what cost? As we navigate these turbulent times, the overarching question remains: How will these breed battles and political pressures reshape the landscape of dog training, and more importantly, our relationship with our furry friends? Further details looking for great dog trainers and supporters of the canine paradigm? Below is a vast array of people and business’s who stand by us, donate to our running costs and do great things for the canine community. Glenn runs and has almost everything canine related at, Canine Evolution or Pet Resorts Australia Pat has a full range of coaching and dog training services at Operant Canine You can support our show and get extra content right here on our Patreon page. Everything goes into keeping the show running and we love all the wonderful people who are part of that community. If you’re not sure how, just ask us. You can get our full range of our Merch at our Teespring store here You can help us by spreading the word amongst the canine community or even suggesting a special guest to interview. If you need to find out how to listen to our podcast, go here We have a YOUTUBE channel that you can subscribe to now If you enjoyed the podcast, please review us on Itunes, spotify and any other podcast directory Details on joining the IACP can be found here. If you’re not in it you should be! Understand? Check out Dogs Playing for Life! A rescue process changing dogs lives across the USA For more details on how to help our friends at Peggy’s Promise, you can find all the details on how to do that on their website. They are our rescue charity of choice. Support our supporters Narelle