Mumbai to Montreal: A Different Way to Understand Dogs (Episode 302)
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This episode features a conversation with dog behavior expert Sam Amalsadwala about his unique approach to canine behavior and the cultural perspectives that shape it.
In this episode of Keep it Humane: The Podcast, Daniel Ettinger and Ashley Bishop sit down with Sam Amalsadwala, a Montreal-based dog behavior expert whose path into animal behavior is anything but traditional.Originally from India and trained as a chef, Sam shares how a career transition — and a deep curiosity about dogs — led him to build a unique approach to canine behavior grounded in observation, relationship-building, and real-world socialization. Drawing from his cultural background, including the role dogs play within Zoroastrian traditions, Sam offers a perspective on human–animal relationships that challenges many Western assumptions about dog ownership and training.Sam discusses his now well-known work walking large groups of dogs — sometimes up to 35 at a time — off-leash in a private forest environment, and how that experience shaped his philosophy that early socialization and environmental exposure often matter more than traditional obedience training.The conversation explores: Cultural differences in how societies view and live with dogs The evolution from training-focused models to relationship-based behavior work The realities and ethics of off-leash freedom…
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