My Childhood Story Revealed - Why I Do What I Do

About this episode

Billie Groom shares a transformative childhood story that shaped her approach to dog training and the treatment of dogs as individuals.

In late 2019, I was contacted by a man whose story completely changed my mindset and brought clarity (ah-ha moment that lasted years) of who I am and why I am so compelled to ensure all dogs are treated as individuals, with dignity and respect, and that people have access to the skills and tools to make previously traumatized and unwanted dogs feel comfortable, loved, understood, and welcome. Close to this time, I was contacted by another man who enlightened me on my method, thus chang...

People in this episode

Host: Billie Groom

Topics covered

• childhood story
• dog training
• individual treatment of dogs
• traumatized dogs
• personal journey

Keywords

• dog training
• childhood story
• individuality
• traumatized dogs
• respect for dogs

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