S6E3 A Round Peg in a Round Hole: Dogs4Wildlife with Jacquie Law
In this episode, we sit down with Jacquie Law from Dogs4Wildlife — a woman whose journey into conservation and canine training is nothing short of inspiring.We start with a bit of background on Jacquie and her work alongside partner Darren at Extremus Dog Training, before diving into the incredible world of anti-poaching dogs in Africa — all of which began with just one Belgian Malinois puppy.🐾 From early neurological stimulation to ensure pups are fit for protection and detection work, to the unique role of the native Africanis dog (yes, we had to Google it too!) — this episode explores how the right dogs, in the right hands, are changing the conservation landscape.Jacquie also shares upcoming collaborations in African dog rescue, supporting not only animals but the wider communities where these programs operate.But it’s not all feel-good stories. We confront the brutal reality of poaching — from tragic snare traps to the stark contrast between subsistence survival and the multimillion-pound illegal wildlife trade. As Jacquie puts it: “When you become aware of one issue, a ripple of others follows.”🦏 We touch on the controversial topic of rhino dehorning, the development of female-only ranger teams (and their incredible impact), and how being vegan might be influencing change in unexpected ways.Also featured:A shout-out to Rachel Bean RVN for delivering vital Canine First Aid training in the fieldThe ongoing education of new dog handlers and the art of reading canine body languageA nod to UK Police Dogs and a quick detour into the world of the Bavarian Mountain HoundUltimately, this episode is about collaboration, compassion, and commitment. There’s no room for egos in conservation — only teamwork, education, and action. Funding is always needed, so if you’re moved by this conversation, please consider donating to Dogs4Wildlife and be part of the solution.🎧 Tune in and discover how one puppy helped kickstart a movement that’s saving lives — both human and animal.https://www.dogs4wildlife.org/ining, and keeping it real.Dog talk without the sugar-coating — Labradors, weird childhoods, flexi-leads, and the truth about training. The Mic Martin Takeover pulls no punches.Laughter, dog hair, and brutal honesty — Mic Martin storms the mic to tackle training myths, canine chaos, and why pink jumpers might be a problem.---- oOo ----Lez and Ross have both been in the industry professionally for well over 20 years and each has been involved with dogs for over 40 years. Whilst sensibly they have stayed away from the ‘limelight’ regarding TV offers, they have regularly been on national and local radio, spoken at national events at NDWA, CFBA, and Kennel Club / Crufts events as well as bespoke speaking engagements for the Dog Safety Education Executive (DogSEE). Ross wrote for Dogs Monthly Magazine for over 12 years and Lez was the first lady feature writer for a national Shooting Magazine (both Sporting Gun and Sporting Shooter). They were also 'study buddies' and were the first in the UK to achieve a Masters Degree (Professional Practice) in Canine Behaviour and Psychology in 2011. They work well together and apart, support and work with dog rescue organisations and train professional dog trainers and behaviourists. Different as chalk and cheese, but maybe not as different as they like to think.Intrigued? want to know more? then check out our websites...www.rossmccarthy.com ~ www.lezgraham.comAnd if you'd rather watch than listen, you can catch Gundogs and Guard Dogs on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@gundogguarddog
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