About this episode

Rachel Bean shares her journey as a veterinary nurse and animal welfare advocate, discussing her work with dogs globally and the importance of canine first aid training.

Meet Rachel Bean – Vet Nurse, Educator & Global Canine Welfare Advocate In this episode, we welcome Rachel Bean , a highly experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse, canine first aid trainer, and passionate animal welfare advocate. Rachel joins the Animalweb expert panel and shares her incredible journey, from her early days at the Dogs Trust to working across the globe with street dogs and wildlife detection teams. We talk about: How she helps owners choose the right dog and avoid common behavioural issues The importance of proper canine first aid training – and why regulation is urgently needed Her international work in places like Thailand, Kenya, Sri Lanka, and the Orkneys Her latest project working with anti-poaching sniffer dogs in Zimbabwe Her growing passion for wildlife photography Her mission to improve animal welfare standards on film and TV sets in the UK Whether you're a dog owner, pet professional, or just animal curious, this episode is full of useful advice, real stories, and inspiration. ---- To find out more about becoming a member >>> AskAnimalweb.com Not a Member? Join for as little as £6 a month or £8 on a month-by-month basis to access all the…

People in this episode

Host: Dr David Marlin

Guest: Rachel Bean

Topics covered

• canine welfare
• veterinary nursing
• animal advocacy
• canine first aid
• wildlife photography
• international animal welfare

Keywords

• veterinary nurse
• canine welfare
• animal advocacy
• first aid training
• wildlife detection
• dog behavior
• animal welfare standards

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Dogs Trust

Places: Thailand, Kenya, Sri Lanka, Orkneys, Zimbabwe

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