Jo Middleton on Ethical Dog Training: Consent-Based Handling & Canine Education

🎙️ The Yappy Hour – Ethical Dog Education, Consent & Confidence with Jo Middleton (Canine Principles, ISCP & IICE)
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In this episode of The Yappy Hour, host Nathan Dunleavy sits down with Jo Middleton — Director of Studies at Canine Principles, Principal at the ISCP, and Managing Director at the International Institute for Canine Ethics — to explore how ethical, accessible education is reshaping the dog world for the better.

From consent-based handling and body language, to nutrition, equipment, imposter syndrome and community, Jo shares grounded, practical and compassionate insights that support both dog guardians and pet professionals at every stage of their journey.

Together, they explore:

Why ethical, accessible education changes everything

The importance of consent-based handling in everyday life

Understanding and responding to canine body language

How nutrition and equipment choices impact welfare

The hidden impact of imposter syndrome in the dog industry

Why community, mentorship and support are vital for professionals

How education empowers guardians to make better welfare-led choices

This episode is essential listening for:

Dog guardians who want to understand their dogs more deeply

Trainers, behaviourists, groomers and walkers

Students entering the dog industry

Professionals navigating confidence, ethics and ongoing learning

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