Bad dog or bad owner? Who’s really to blame?

Most dogs are loving companions, but what about the ones that bite, bark, or cause chaos? Is a dog's bad behaviour their own fault or is it down to the way they were raised? From neglected pups to misunderstood mutts, we dig into the debate: Who's really responsible when a dog goes rogue, and what should we do about it?

Brains Trust — Gibbs Street Public School, Perth: Layla, Avjot, Johanna, Imogen, Sampada, Claudia.

Listen to Short & Curly, the fun and educational ABC kids podcast about philosophy and ethics. Join hosts Molly Daniels, Carl Smith, and philosopher Eleanor Gordon-Smith as they explore big questions about right and wrong, fairness, truth, knowledge, logic, beauty and art.

Perfect for tweens aged 8–12, families, and teachers, Short & Curly is one of the best kids shows for curious minds.

• Combines storytelling, philosophy, and comedy
• Perfect for school listening, car trips, or family discussions
• Created by the ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation), trusted makers of award-winning children's content

Binge this educational ABC show for free on the ABC listen app (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts worldwide.