21. Keeping Working Dogs Out Of Rescue

Join LWDG Founder Joanne Perrott and Dog Trainer and Behaviourist Megan O'Connell as they discuss the huge challenges being faced as more and more working dogs end up in rescue centres across the UK. 

Megan is the owner of Roma and Friends, who offer reward-based training & behaviour work in Cheshire, North Wales and The Wirral. She is also a volunteer behaviourist for Spaniel Aid and works with Restart Dogs. 

Spaniel Aid can be found here https://spanielaid.co.uk/

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