Pooch's Yard UNLEASHED

Kyle Bell (Pooch’s Yard)

Pooch’s Yard: Unleashed is an honest, unfiltered podcast about dogs, business ownership, and real life behind the scenes. Hosted by Kyle Bell, owner of one of the UK’s most recognised doggy day care businesses, the show dives into dog behaviour, the pet industry, entrepreneurship, relationships, mental load, burnout, and the realities of building something meaningful from the ground up. Expect real conversations, hard truths, and insights you won’t hear elsewhere — without the sugar-coating. New episodes released weekly.

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  1. The Puppy Introduction Blueprint: How to Get It Right From Day One

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    The Puppy Introduction Blueprint: How to Get It Right From Day One

    Bringing a puppy home is exciting. It’s emotional. It’s life-changing. But it’s also where many owners unknowingly make the mistakes that shape behaviour for years to come. In this episode of Pooch’s Yard: Unleashed, we break down The Puppy Introduction Blueprint — how to introduce a puppy into your home, your family, and (if you have them) your existing dogs… properly. Between us, we’ve owned 12 dogs and bred dogs ourselves. We’ve seen the beautiful beginnings — and we’ve seen the avoidable problems that start in those first few weeks. This isn’t theory. It’s lived experience. We cover: • The first 24 hours at home • Introducing a puppy to resident dogs without chaos • Creating calm structure from day one • Socialisation vs overstimulation • Boundaries, routine and confidence building • What most people unintentionally get wrong • How to raise a stable, balanced dog — not just a “cute puppy” This episode isn’t about perfection. It’s about intention. If you want your puppy to grow into a confident, emotionally stable, well-mannered dog — this is where it starts. Because the way you introduce them… shapes everything.

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  2. Stop Walking Your Dog Every Day?! The Truth About Canine & Human Wellbeing

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    Stop Walking Your Dog Every Day?! The Truth About Canine & Human Wellbeing

    Most owners believe a dog must be walked every single day to be happy. In reality, for many dogs this routine creates overstimulation, frustration and behavioural issues — not fulfilment. In this episode we explore the relationship between canine wellbeing and human wellbeing, and explain why appropriate rest, mental fulfilment and routine stability often matter far more than physical exercise alone. This conversation is about understanding dogs — not tiring them out. A calmer dog leads to a calmer owner, and a better relationship for both.

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  3. AGREE or DISAGREE? – Doggy Day Care Edition

    ٨ فبراير

    AGREE or DISAGREE? – Doggy Day Care Edition

    Doggy day care isn’t as simple as people think. Agree or Disagree? – Doggy Day Care Edition tackles the opinions everyone argues about but few truly understand. Each episode drops a controversial statement and breaks it down through experience, evidence, and honest debate. If you’re tired of surface-level advice and want real conversations about dog welfare, behaviour, and standards — this podcast is for you. New episodes challenge one opinion at a time — because better standards start with better conversations.

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  4. Don't say these things to a doggy day care!

    ٢٤ يناير

    Don't say these things to a doggy day care!

    There are certain things dog owners say that sound completely harmless… until you work with dogs. In this episode, we break down the phrases that instantly make dog professionals nervous — the ones that usually start with “he’s never done that before” and end in absolute chaos. From common owner assumptions to misunderstood behaviour, we talk honestly (and with humour) about what these phrases often actually mean, why assessments matter, and how dogs really experience busy environments like day care. No judgement. No naming. Just real talk for dog owners, dog lovers, and anyone who’s ever worked with dogs. If you’ve ever owned a dog — or thought about it — this one will feel very familiar.

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  5. Myth Busting: The Truth about Doggy Day Cares!

    ١٨ يناير

    Myth Busting: The Truth about Doggy Day Cares!

    In this episode of Pooch’s Yard: UNLEASHED, we tackle five of the most common myths surrounding doggy day care, what’s right, what’s wrong, and what dog owners should realistically expect when using or considering a doggy day care. We break down: Why doggy day care isn’t right for every dog Common behaviour myths that cause problems What good day care should actually look like The difference between licensing and quality How poor setups can create behavioural issues rather than solve them One of the biggest misconceptions we address is this: just because a doggy day care is licensed, it doesn’t automatically mean it’s good. Licensing is important — but it is only a baseline. Experience, dog knowledge, structure, and welfare-led decision making are what truly matter. This episode is for: Dog owners currently using day care Owners thinking about joining a doggy day care Anyone confused by conflicting advice online Professionals who want honest industry discussion 🎙 Watch the full episode here or listen on all major podcast platforms

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  6. Controlled Chaos: Life at a Doggy Day Care

    ١١ يناير

    Controlled Chaos: Life at a Doggy Day Care

    What really goes on behind the scenes of a busy doggy day care? In this episode, we pull back the curtain and hand the mic to the people who make it all happen — our team. From the daily chaos and unexpected moments to the laughs, challenges, and realities of working with dogs, this is an honest, light-hearted look at life inside a working doggy day care. Nothing here is polished or scripted. These are real stories, real opinions, and real moments from the staff who keep the doors open and the dogs safe, happy, and cared for every single day. If you have ever wondered what happens once the doors close — how the team works together, how situations are handled, and what dog day care life is actually like — this episode offers a genuine insight into the humour, teamwork, and hard work behind the scenes. Expect plenty of laughs, a few surprises, and a refreshingly honest look at doggy day care life.

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  7. Ask Us Anything: The Truth About Running a Dog Business

    ٥ يناير

    Ask Us Anything: The Truth About Running a Dog Business

    You asked the questions… and nothing was off limits. In this episode, we sit down and answer your most honest, raw, and sometimes uncomfortable questions about running a dog business, family life, relationships, money, mental load, burnout, and everything in between. This is a true Ask Us Anything — no scripts, no filters, and no dodging the hard stuff. We talk openly about: • The reality of running a doggy day care • The pressure behind the scenes • Whether success changes you • Guilt, fear, burnout, and big decisions • Dogs, behaviour, heartbreak, and responsibility • Balancing business, family, and sanity Some of these questions were hard to answer — but they mattered. If you’re a dog owner, business owner, or someone thinking about taking a leap… this episode is for you. 🎧 Listen / Watch 📍 New podcast episode available now 📍 Full video on YouTube 📍 Audio on all major podcast platforms 💬 Join the conversation We want to hear from you: • Which answer surprised you most? • Was there a question we should answer next time? Drop a comment below — we read every single one! 👍 Support the podcast If you enjoyed this episode: ✔ Like the video ✔ Subscribe for weekly episodes ✔ Share with someone who needs to hear this Your support helps this podcast grow more than you know. Ask Us Anything podcast, dog business podcast, doggy day care owner, running a dog business, dog behaviour discussion, business owners podcast, honest podcast UK, behind the scenes business, dog industry podcast

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Pooch’s Yard: Unleashed is an honest, unfiltered podcast about dogs, business ownership, and real life behind the scenes. Hosted by Kyle Bell, owner of one of the UK’s most recognised doggy day care businesses, the show dives into dog behaviour, the pet industry, entrepreneurship, relationships, mental load, burnout, and the realities of building something meaningful from the ground up. Expect real conversations, hard truths, and insights you won’t hear elsewhere — without the sugar-coating. New episodes released weekly.

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