Dog Walking for Beginners: Unexpected Dog Ownership After Loss | Andy Gibney

Описание: Neuro-Inclusive Dog Pod | Series Two
Honest, compassionate conversations about dogs, people, and doing things differently, especially for neurodivergent and overwhelmed handlers.

In this episode, I’m joined by Andy Gibney, author of Dog Walking for Beginners, to talk about unexpected dog ownership, grief, and learning to live alongside a dog when life takes an unplanned turn.

Gentle content note: this episode includes discussion of bereavement and references to domestic abuse, shared with care and respect.

After the sudden loss of his partner Kirsty, Andy found himself caring for her dog, Sabat, with no previous experience of the dog world. What followed was a steep learning curve filled with mistakes, patience, humour, and a growing bond that helped Andy navigate both grief and dog ownership from the ground up.

In this conversation, we explore learning dog ownership as a complete beginner, managing overwhelm, the power of patience and positive reinforcement, and why kindness and understanding matter so much for both dogs and humans.

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