Pooch’s Yard : UNLEASHED

Bringing a puppy home is exciting. It’s emotional. It’s life-changing. But it’s also where many owners unknowingly make the mistakes that shape behaviour for years to come. In this episode of Pooch’s Yard: Unleashed , we break down The Puppy Introduction Blueprint — how to introduce a puppy into your home, your family, and (if you have them) your existing dogs… properly. Between us, we’ve owned 12...

Most owners believe a dog must be walked every single day to be happy. In reality, for many dogs this routine creates overstimulation, frustration and behavioural issues — not fulfilment. In this episode we explore the relationship between canine wellbeing and human wellbeing, and explain why appropriate rest, mental fulfilment and routine stability often matter far more than physical exercise alo...

Doggy day care isn’t as simple as people think. Agree or Disagree? – Doggy Day Care Edition tackles the opinions everyone argues about but few truly understand. Each episode drops a controversial statement and breaks it down through experience, evidence, and honest debate. If you’re tired of surface-level advice and want real conversations about dog welfare, behaviour, and standards — this podcast...

Dog People Will Understand is an honest, funny, no-nonsense podcast about life with dogs — the good, the chaotic, and the things owners say that quietly make professionals nervous. Hosted by the team behind Pooch’s Yard, each episode breaks down real dog behaviour, common myths, and everyday situations using experience, humour, and straight talking. From “he’s never done that before” moments to ch...

In this episode of Pooch’s Yard: UNLEASHED, we tackle five of the most common myths surrounding doggy day care, what’s right, what’s wrong, and what dog owners should realistically expect when using or considering a doggy day care. We break down: Why doggy day care isn’t right for every dog Common behaviour myths that cause problems What good day care should actually look like The difference betwe...

What really happens behind the scenes of a doggy day care? In this episode, we lift the lid on the daily chaos of working in a busy doggy day care and let our staff tell the stories you normally never hear. From unpredictable dogs and questionable decisions to staff banter, near-miss moments, and the reality of managing a room full of four-legged personalities, this is dog day care life unfiltered...

In this first episode of Pooch’s Yard: Unleashed , we open the floor completely. Nothing is off limits. We answer real questions about running a doggy day care, the realities of business ownership, dog behaviour, relationships, mental load, burnout, and the things people don’t usually say out loud. In this episode, we talk about: • The hardest parts of running a dog business • Whether all dogs are...