Welcome back to the Southend Dog Training Podcast! In this incredibly emotional and eye-opening episode, we’re joined by Kelly, a first-time dog owner and loving mum to Rolo — a French Bulldog whose health journey has been nothing short of heartbreaking, powerful, and ultimately inspiring.

👉 Thinking about getting a Frenchie or already own one? You NEED to hear this.

Kelly walks us through the ups and downs of life with Rolo — from the joy of bringing him home to the terrifying complications caused by BOAS (Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome). She opens up about:

⚠️ The mistakes they made as first-time dog owners
💔 The emotional toll of watching her dog struggle to breathe
🏥 Multiple surgeries including a rare radical soft palate resection
📚 What they wish they knew about breeders and BOAS
🎯 The life-saving decision to go to Queen’s Veterinary School Hospital, Cambridge
❤️ How Rolo became a case study that’s now helping to educate vets across the UK

This episode is not about blame — it’s about education, compassion, and change. Whether you're considering a French Bulldog, already have one, or own any flat-faced (brachycephalic) breed — you’ll walk away better informed and with a deeper understanding of the true cost of poorly bred dogs.

🌟 BONUS: At the end of the episode, we break down red flags to look for in a breeder, so you can avoid the painful journey that Kelly and Rolo endured.

💬 “It was never about making anyone feel bad… it’s about saving others from going through the same.” – Kelly

📣 If you found this helpful or moving, please like, comment, and share — especially with anyone considering a French Bulldog or other brachy breed.

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