Southend Dog Training

Welcome back to the Southend Dog Training Podcast! In this incredibly emotional and eye-opening episode, we’re joined by Kelly, a first-time dog owner and loving mum to Rolo — a French Bulldog whose health journey has been nothing short of heartbreaking, powerful, and ultimately inspiring.
👉 Thinking about getting a Frenchie or already own one? You NEED to hear this.
Kelly walks us through the ups and downs of life with Rolo — from the joy of bringing him home to the terrifying complications caused by BOAS (Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome). She opens up about:
⚠️ The mistakes they made as first-time dog owners
 💔 The emotional toll of watching her dog struggle to breathe
 🏥 Multiple surgeries including a rare radical soft palate resection
📚 What they wish they knew about breeders and BOAS
🎯 The life-saving decision to go to Queen’s Veterinary School Hospital, Cambridge
❤️ How Rolo became a case study that’s now helping to educate vets across the UK
This episode is not about blame — it’s about education, compassion, and change. Whether you're considering a French Bulldog, already have one, or own any flat-faced (brachycephalic) breed — you’ll walk away better informed and with a deeper understanding of the true cost of poorly bred dogs.
🌟 BONUS: At the end of the episode, we break down red flags to look for in a breeder, so you can avoid the painful journey that Kelly and Rolo endured.
💬 “It was never about making anyone feel bad… it’s about saving others from going through the same.” – Kelly
📣 If you found this helpful or moving, please like, comment, and share — especially with anyone considering a French Bulldog or other brachy breed.
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Meet Penny, an amazing client that is so dedicated to her dogs she travelled over 340 miles to get the help she needed
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In this episode of the Southend Dog Training Podcast, we sit down with Caroline — aka "The Love Mud Dog Lady" — to talk all things sobriety, social media, and staying real in the dog industry. 🐾

From alcohol addiction to viral videos, Caroline opens up about her 20-month sobriety journey, how lockdown fueled unhealthy habits, and how quitting drinking transformed her life as a mum, business owner, and dog groomer.

We dive into:

The pressures of social media and chasing viral content 🎯

The dark side of grooming trends and unethical dog treatment 🚫

Rising above haters, backlash, and gatekeeping in the industry 🙅‍♂️

Building a personal brand with purpose and staying true to your mission 💡

Why cockapoos and pugs aren’t the problem — it’s all about education and ethical care 🐶

The unspoken challenges of being a single parent, creator, and dog professional juggling it all 💪

If you’re a groomer, trainer, content creator — or just someone trying to live with purpose — this episode is packed with real talk, relatable stories, and loads of laughs.

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