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.

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 dog

Common behaviour myths that cause problems

What good day care should actually look like

The difference between licensing and quality

How 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 care

Owners thinking about joining a doggy day care

Anyone confused by conflicting advice online

Professionals who want honest industry discussion

🎙 Watch the full episode on YouTube or listen on all major podcast platforms

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.

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 answered

This is honest, unfiltered conversation — not advice dressed up to sound nice.

New episodes weekly.