Welcome to the Pooch’s Yard : UNLEASHED Podcast — honest, unfiltered conversations about dogs, running a real-world business, and the realities of life behind the scenes.Hosted by Kyle Bell, owner of one of the UK’s most recognised doggy day care businesses, this podcast dives into dog behaviour, pet industry truths, entrepreneurship, relationships, mental load, and the challenges of building something meaningful from the ground up.Expect:• Real talk, not sugar-coated advice• Dog behaviour and welfare insights• Business ownership and growth lessons• Candid conversations you won’t hear elsewhereNew episodes released weekly.

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Bringing a puppy home is exciting.It’s emotional.It’s life-changing.But it’s also where many owners unknowingly make the mistakes that shape behaviour for years to come.In this episode of Pooch’s Yard: Unleashed, we break down The Puppy Introduction Blueprint — how to introduce a puppy into your home, your family, and (if you have them) your existing dogs… properly.Between us, we’ve owned 12 dogs and bred dogs ourselves. We’ve seen the beautiful beginnings — and we’ve seen the avoidable problems that start in those first few weeks. This isn’t theory. It’s lived experience.We cover:• The first 24 hours at home• Introducing a puppy to resident dogs without chaos• Creating calm structure from day one• Socialisation vs overstimulation• Boundaries, routine and confidence building• What most people unintentionally get wrong• How to raise a stable, balanced dog — not just a “cute puppy”This episode isn’t about perfection.It’s about intention.If you want your puppy to grow into a confident, emotionally stable, well-mannered dog — this is where it starts.Because the way you introduce them… shapes everything.

The Puppy Introduction Blueprint: How to Get It Right From Day One

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Most owners believe a dog must be walked every single day to be happy.In reality, for many dogs this routine creates overstimulation, frustration and behavioural issues — not fulfilment.In this episode we explore the relationship between canine wellbeing and human wellbeing, and explain why appropriate rest, mental fulfilment and routine stability often matter far more than physical exercise alone and how small daily changes at home can dramatically improve both your dog’s behaviour and your own stress levels.This conversation is about understanding dogs, not tiring them out.A calmer dog leads to a calmer owner, and a better relationship for both.

Stop Walking Your Dog Every Day?! The Truth About Canine & Human Wellbeing

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Doggy day care isn’t as simple as people think.Agree or Disagree? – Doggy Day Care Edition tackles the opinions everyone argues about but few truly understand. Each episode drops a controversial statement and breaks it down through experience, evidence, and honest debate.If you’re tired of surface-level advice and want real conversations about dog welfare, behaviour, and standards — this podcast is for you.

Real opinions. Real dogs. No sugar coating.

AGREE or DISAGREE? Doggy Day Care Edition

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Dog People Will Understand is an honest, funny, no-nonsense podcast about life with dogs — the good, the chaotic, and the things owners say that quietly make professionals nervous.Hosted by the team behind Pooch’s Yard, each episode breaks down real dog behaviour, common myths, and everyday situations using experience, humour, and straight talking. From “he’s never done that before” moments to chews dogs actually respect, nothing is off the table — except judgement.If you work with dogs, own a dog, or simply love them, this podcast will feel uncomfortably familiar.

An honest, funny podcast about dogs, dog owners, and the things everyone in the dog world recognises — but rarely says out loud.

Don't say these things to a doggy day care!

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In this episode of Pooch’s Yard: UNLEASHED, we tackle five of the most common myths surrounding doggy day care, what’s right, what’s wrong, and what dog owners should realistically expect when using or considering a doggy day care. We break down:Why doggy day care isn’t right for every dogCommon behaviour myths that cause problemsWhat good day care should actually look likeThe difference between licensing and qualityHow poor setups can create behavioural issues rather than solve them One of the biggest misconceptions we address is this:just because a doggy day care is licensed, it doesn’t automatically mean it’s good. Licensing is important — but it is only a baseline. Experience, dog knowledge, structure, and welfare-led decision making are what truly matter. This episode is for:Dog owners currently using day careOwners thinking about joining a doggy day careAnyone confused by conflicting advice onlineProfessionals who want honest industry discussion 🎙 Watch the full episode on YouTube or listen on all major podcast platforms

In this episode of Pooch’s Yard: UNLEASHED, we break down five common myths about doggy day care — what to expect, what can go wrong, and how behaviour and welfare are often misunderstood. We also explain why licensing alone doesn’t guarantee quality, and what dog owners should really look for when choosing a day care.

Doggy Day Care Myths — The Truth About Behaviour & Aggression

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What really happens behind the scenes of a doggy day care?In this episode, we lift the lid on the daily chaos of working in a busy doggy day care and let our staff tell the stories you normally never hear. From unpredictable dogs and questionable decisions to staff banter, near-miss moments, and the reality of managing a room full of four-legged personalities, this is dog day care life unfiltered.There are no scripts, no polish, and no pretending it is all cute puppies and cuddles. This episode dives into the funny, messy, stressful, and surprisingly rewarding side of doggy day care work, straight from the people on the floor every day.If you are a dog owner, dog lover, or have ever searched “what is it really like working in a doggy day care?”, this episode is for you. Expect laughs, honesty, and a behind-the-scenes look at the staff, systems, and sanity required to run a professional dog day care.

What really happens behind the scenes of a doggy day care?

In this episode, our staff spill the truth on the chaos, banter, and moments you never see. From working with dogs all day to keeping control of absolute madness, this is doggy day care life — honest, funny, and unfiltered.

Perfect for dog owners, dog lovers, and anyone curious about what it is actually like working in a professional dog daycare.

Controlled Chaos: Life at a Doggy Day Care

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In this first episode of Pooch’s Yard: Unleashed, we open the floor completely.Nothing is off limits.We answer real questions about running a doggy day care, the realities of business ownership, dog behaviour, relationships, mental load, burnout, and the things people don’t usually say out loud.In this episode, we talk about: • The hardest parts of running a dog business • Whether all dogs are actually suited to day care • The emotional toll of caring for dogs long-term • How business affects family life and relationships • The questions clients really want answeredThis is honest, unfiltered conversation — not advice dressed up to sound nice.New episodes weekly.

Our first AMA — nothing off limits

In our first episode, we open the floor and answer real questions about running a doggy day care, business ownership, dog behaviour, and the realities of life behind the scenes. Honest conversation, real experiences, and nothing sugar-coated.

Ask Us Anything: The Truth About Running a Doggy Day Care & Real Life Behind It

Real Talk on Dogs, Business & Life

Honest, unfiltered conversations about dogs, business ownership, and real life behind the scenes. Hosted by Kyle Bell of Pooch’s Yard, this podcast covers dog behaviour, entrepreneurship, relationships, and the realities of building a business from the ground up.