In this episode of We Love Dogs I’m joined by Dr Nicola Carrier BVetMed MRCVS CPEV, a qualified veterinary surgeon and the founder of The Final Walk, a compassionate at-home euthanasia service for dogs in Cornwall. Nicola studied veterinary medicine at the Royal Veterinary College, graduating in 2007, and has over 17 years’ experience in veterinary practice. She began her career working with both large and small animals before specialising in small animal care and end-of-life support.

Nicola has undertaken specialist training including Compassion Understood, is CAETA-certified in peaceful euthanasia, and is affiliated with the International Association for Animal Hospice and Palliative Care — all of which inform the calm, thoughtful way she supports dogs and their people at the end of life.

Together, we talk openly and gently about home euthanasia for dogs — what it involves, why some families choose it, and how it can offer a calmer, kinder goodbye in a familiar space. We discuss how to recognise when it might be time, the guilt and doubt many owners feel, what dogs experience in their final moments, and how owners can be supported through one of the most emotional decisions they’ll ever make.

This is a sensitive conversation, but an important one. It’s not about fear or rushing decisions — it’s about love, dignity, and choosing kindness for our dogs when they need us most.

Want to connect with Nicola? Details below:

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Email: info@thefinalwalk.co.uk

For questions or to work with Cheryl, you can reach her via:

Website: Chel's Tails | Dog Walking and Training
Email: cherylmarney@outlook.com
Facebook: Chel's Tails Canine Coaching
Instagram: @chelstails
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In this special anniversary episode of We Love Dogs, I’m joined by Caroline — a close friend and the person who originally started the podcast with me — for a reflective and forward-looking conversation as we celebrate one year of the podcast.

Together, we look back on the past year, reflect on how the podcast began, and explore where both the dog training industry and our hopes for the future are heading.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Caroline’s reflections on the past year and what it has meant for her
• Her plans, aims, and intentions for 2026
• How We Love Dogs began and what those early conversations represented
• Changes we’ve both observed within the dog training industry
• An honest discussion about the positives and challenges currently facing the industry
• Caroline’s practical advice and tips for dog owners and families
• The proposed shock collar ban in England and what it could mean for dogs and their welfare
• Our shared hopes for 2026, the industry, and for dogs and the people who love them
• This episode is a thoughtful reflection on growth, change, and progress, while also looking ahead to a new year with optimism for dogs, their families, and the wider industry.

Want to connect with Caroline? see details below:

Website: K9ology - Dog Psychology and training | Rayleigh / Hockley Essex
Email: K9ologydogtraining@gmail.com
Facebook: K9ology - Dog Psychology & Training
Instagram: @k9ology_dogtraining
TikTok: @k9ologydogtraining

For questions or to work with Cheryl, you can reach her via:

Website: Chel's Tails | Dog Walking and Training
Email: cherylmarney@outlook.com
Facebook: Chel's Tails Canine Coaching
Instagram: @chelstails
TikTok:@chelstails

Kicking off 2026 with an incredible episode

In this episode of We Love Dogs, I’m joined by Jessica Hyams, a Certified Canine Behaviourist and Trauma-Informed Professional, for an honest and compassionate conversation about bull-breed dogs.

Jessica shares her journey into behaviour work and her passion for supporting bull breeds, who are some of the most misunderstood dogs in the UK. Together, we explore why so many bull-type dogs are ending up in rescue, how pain and health issues can significantly influence behaviour, and the lasting effects of lockdown, social-media advice, and the use of aversive training tools.

We also discuss what makes bull breeds such incredible dogs, and why education, early support, and welfare-led approaches are so important — particularly in light of the XL Bully ban.

This episode goes beyond stereotypes and headlines, focusing instead on behaviour, welfare, and understanding the dog in front of us.

In this episode, Cheryl and Jessica discuss:

• Jessica’s journey into becoming a behaviourist
• Why she is so passionate about bull-breed dogs
• The over-representation of bull-type dogs in rescue
• How pain, and health issues, affect behaviour
• The impact of lockdown and social-media advice on dogs and owners
• The use and consequences of aversive training tools
• Understanding bull-breed traits and what these dogs need to thrive
• Common misconceptions about bull breeds
• Why bullies can be such amazing companions
• The importance of an early, supportive start
• The welfare implications of the XL Bully ban

Want to connect with Jessica? details below:

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For questions or to work with Cheryl, you can reach her via:
Website: Chel's Tails | Dog Walking and Training
Email: cherylmarney@outlook.com
Facebook: Chel's Tails Canine Coaching
Instagram: @chelstails
TikTok:@chelstails
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