Sit, Paws and Listen
Welcome to Sit, Paws & Listen This is the podcast that brings together breeders, vets, trainers, behaviourists and real dog owners to unpack the messy, magical reality of life with dogs, from first days to forever. Your dog didn’t come with a manual, this is the next best thing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
Welcome to Sit, Paws and Listen with Will Hodgetts
In this episode Will is joined by Lauren Davis, aka The Sleep Vet, to explore the often-overlooked world of canine sleep and why proper rest is just as important as exercise, food and training.
From puppies and working dogs to older dogs living with joint problems, Lauren explains how much sleep dogs need, why daytime naps matter, and how their environment can make a huge dif...
Welcome to Sit, Paws and Listen with Will Hodgetts
In this episode Will is joined by animal welfare lawyer and policy expert Vanessa Barnes to explore the future of responsible dog breeding and the importance of putting health before appearance.
Vanessa explains the Innate Health Assessment (IHA), a free, ten-point visual assessment designed to help breeders, vets, owners and regulators identify physical traits linked to poor...
Welcome to Sit, Paws and Listen with Will Hodgetts
What if better behaviour starts with better communication?
This week Will is joined by Australian canine behaviourist and author Sarah Rutten, who has more than 20 years of experience helping people understand their dogs through force-free, reward-based training.
Sarah explains what force-free training really means and why using food, play, patience and positive reinforcem...
Welcome to Sit, Paws and Listen with Will Hodgetts
Behind every police dog, military dog, prison dog, and service horse is a remarkable story of loyalty, courage, and sacrifice. But what happens when their working life comes to an end?
In this inspiring episode, Will Hodgetts is joined by Lady Bathurst, founder of the National Foundation for Retired Service Animals (NFRSA), to discuss the incredible work the charity does in s...
Welcome to Sit, Paws and Listen with Will Hodgetts
What does the future of responsible dog breeding really look like?
In today's episode, Will is joined by Victoria Ellsmore to explore how science, education, and ethical breeding can improve the lives of dogs for generations to come.
From healthier breed standards and genetic diversity to the influence of social media and advertising, Victoria explains why welfare should a...
Welcome to Sit, Paws and Listen with Will Hodgetts
What should you really be feeding your dog? With so much conflicting advice around kibble, raw feeding, wet food, and homemade diets, it can be difficult to know what's best.
Joining Will in the studio today is pet nutritionist Laura Ward, founder of Rewarding Pet Nutrition, to separate fact from fiction and uncover the science behind a healthy, balanced diet. From understand...
Welcome to Sit, Paws and Listen with Will Hodgetts
Will Hodgetts sits down with Dr. Angela Jones, founder of PetScribers, to explore how technology is reshaping the future of veterinary care and pet prescriptions.
From reducing admin pressure on vets to helping pet owners make more informed and affordable choices, Dr. Jones shares how PetScribers is bringing greater transparency, efficiency, and accessibility into the world o...
Welcome to Sit, Paws and Listen with Will Hodgetts
In this powerful and eye-opening episode, Will Hodgetts is joined by Rachel Frost from Birmingham Dogs Home, who shares her 13-year journey on the frontline of dog rescue and welfare.
From caring for traumatised and abused dogs to navigating the emotional toll of the job, Rachel offers an unfiltered look at what really goes on behind the scenes. This conversation sheds light ...
Welcome to Sit, Paws and Listen with Will Hodgetts
In this deeply moving and inspiring episode, Will sits down with Hilary from Dogs for Autism to explore the life-changing role of assistance dogs for individuals living with autism.
From emotional regulation to increased independence, these highly trained dogs provide far more than companionship—they offer safety, confidence, and connection in ways that can transform en...
Welcome to Sit, Paws and Listen with Will Hodgetts
What really separates a responsible breeder from a puppy farm? In this episode, Will sits down with experienced Cavapoo breeder Angie Ross to unpack the ethics, care, and commitment behind raising healthy, well-rounded puppies the right way.
From health testing and early socialisation to crate training, transparency, and the real costs of breeding responsibly, Angie shares wh...
Welcome to Sit, Paws and Listen with Will Hodgetts
Joining Will in the studio this week is, Claire Harris, founder of Pets to Places, to explore the hugely important and often underestimated topic of pet travel safety.
While many owners think nothing of popping their dog in the back seat, Claire explains why travelling unrestrained can be far more dangerous than people realise. She shares how her experience in the pet transpo...
In this episode of Sit, Paws and Listen, Will Hodgetts sits down with Kian Griffiths from Vanity Furrr Grooming to explore the often-overlooked world of dog grooming.
More than just a cosmetic task, grooming is essential for a dog’s health, wellbeing, and trust with their owners. Kian shares his experience working with anxious, aggressive, and high-maintenance breeds, explaining how regular grooms prevent mats, skin issues...
Welcome to the very first episode of Sit, Paws & Listen — the podcast that’s all about dogs, their quirks, and the hilarious, baffling ways they keep us on our toes. In this pilot, host Will Hodgets teams up with dog trainer Ally Wardle to dive headfirst into the wonderfully weird world of dog behaviour.
From playful sneezes and misunderstood signals to why “being a good dog” isn’t as simple as ...
Welcome to Sit, Paws & Listen
This is the podcast that brings together breeders, vets, trainers, behaviourists and real dog owners to unpack the messy, magical reality of life with dogs, from first days to forever.
Your dog didn’t come with a manual, this is the next best thing.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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