DareToCare - Animal Welfare Podcast

We Dare To Care! By listening to our podcast you do too! Together we dive into a vast variety of animal welfare topics, speaking to vets, students, farmers and others, listening to their view. Our aim is to raise awareness on different issues and thereby make a difference. We would love to get your input. Let us know what you are interested in. Please share your thoughts and our podcast! :) Email us: podcast.daretocare@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagramm: @daretocare_podcast Some episodes are in English and some in German. Enjoy!
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93 Training with Trust: Rethinking Power, Welfare, and the Human-Dog Bond
Monday, 20 April, 2026

What does it really mean to “do right by the dog”? 🐾In this thought-provoking episode, we’re joined by Steffi from Spirit Dog Training to unpack the ethics, science, and evolving philosophy behind modern dog training. Together, we challenge ideas like dominance, dig into the difference between obedience and well-being, and explore why consent, choice, and communication are reshaping how we relate to our dogs.Steffi shares powerful insights on the hidden ways guardians influence their dogs—for better or worse—and why welfare should always come before performance. We also dive into the emotional impact of positive, game-based training, the importance of staying current with behavioral science, and the real risks when trainers stop learning.Plus, we look ahead: what’s changing in the dog training world, what still needs to change, and the one belief Steffi would rewrite overnight.Whether you’re a trainer, a devoted dog guardian, or just curious about the minds of our canine companions, this episode will challenge what you think you know—and inspire youto do better.If you have any comments, suggestions or questions, please email: podcast.daretocare@gmail.com.We are always happy about feedback!FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS - Instagram: @daretocare_podcast