#102 Carrie-Anne Selwyn - Health, Safety & Other "Twiddly S**t"

In this episode, Steve is joined (for the third time!) by the brilliant Carrie-Anne Selwyn. They dive into the reality of moving a city-dwelling Malinois to the countryside, the nuances of high-level sports, and the "safety vs. training" equipment debate.Topics Covered:The Country Move: Living in a barn renovation, "zombie fences," and the weight of land management.Crufts 2026: A look behind the scenes of qualifying Viper the Malinois for the show ring and how to prioritise welfare over competition.Managing the "Ferrari": Learning agility with a high-speed breed and the importance of arousal management.The "Why" of Behaviour: Moving beyond "bad dog" labels to understand displacement behaviors and the human role in the training team.Positive is Not Permissive: A candid discussion on the being human, and why boundaries are essential for trust.Find Out More About Carrie-Anne:Facebook: Carrie-Anne SelwynCanine Hoopers World: www.caninehoopersworld.comTikTok: Join some excellent Malinois noise over @caninehoopersworld