Southend Dog Training

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  1. 09/19/2025

    🐾 French Bulldog Health Crisis: Rolo’s Battle with BOAS Bills Of Over £20k | Southend Dog Training Podcast 🎙️🐶

    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. 🎧 Listen. Learn. Share. Help us protect dogs like Rolo. #FrenchBulldog #BOAS #DogPodcast #DogHealth #SouthendDogTraining #FlatFaceBreeds #DogBreederTips #VetStories #FrenchieOwner #BrachycephalicDogs #RescueDogs #PuppyBuyingTips Support the show

    1h 24m
  2. 07/11/2025

    Dogs, Diet & Behavior: Adam Spivey & Dr. Nick Thompson Break It Down

    🎙️ Southend Dog Training Podcast | Episode with Dr. Nick Thompson – The Holistic Vet This week, Adam Spivey sits down with leading holistic veterinarian Dr. Nick Thompson for a jam-packed episode covering everything from raw feeding and behavior to neutering, vaccines, thyroid issues, and keeping dogs safe in summer heat. 💥🐶 If you're tired of the one-size-fits-all approach to dog care, this conversation is a must-listen. No topic is off-limits as Adam and Nick challenge conventional norms and dive deep into what really keeps dogs healthy – inside and out. 🔍 Key topics covered: What is a holistic vet? Raw feeding vs kibble – what's really best for your dog? Why Nick compares kibble to "a good brand of cigarettes" Common myths about raw food (salmonella, bones, balance, and more) How diet impacts dog behavior and emotional wellbeing The truth about annual vaccinations and titer testing Neutering: why it’s not always the right choice Heatstroke and keeping your dog cool in summer How conventional medicine often only treats the “tip of the iceberg” 📌 Follow Dr. Nick Thompson: Instagram: @holisticvetuk Website: www.holisticvet.co.uk Courses & Resources: www.holisticvet.shop Billinghurst Institute: [Search for "Raw Conversations"] 📌 Follow Southend Dog Training: Website, Courses, Raw Food & More: www.southenddogtraining.co.uk 🗣️ Got questions or thoughts on raw feeding, holistic health, or training? Drop them in the comments! 👍 Like, Subscribe, and Share if you believe dogs deserve better than the status quo. #HolisticVet #DogTraining #RawFeeding #SouthendDogTraining #AdamSpivey #NickThompson #DogHealth #DogNutrition #KibbleVsRaw #DogBehavior #VeterinaryMedicine #PetCare #HeatstrokeInDogs Support the show

    1h 3m

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