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Rewriting the Rules: Raising Dogs with Heart, Science and Soul

A thought-provoking podcast for dog lovers and ethical professionals who want more than obedience. Hosted by Bethany Bell, creator of the Canine Dialogue Dynamics (CDD) Method, this show explores a deeper, emotionally intelligent approach to life with dogs. Weekly episodes include real-life stories, science-based insights, and powerful reflections to help you rethink behaviour and rewrite the rules—for good.

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21:57

The Obedience Hangover

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2025/11/06

Have we mistaken obedience for understanding?In this episode of Rewriting the Rules, I’m exploring what I call “The Obedience Hangover” - that quiet, uneasy space we find ourselves in after years of teaching our dogs to behave, only to realise that something still feels disconnected. We’ll talk about what really happens when dogs are praised for being calm, quiet, and compliant - and why that calmness can sometimes be a mask for emotional suppression and confusion. Together, we’ll look at how

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18:20

The Myth of the Perfect Dog

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2025/10/30

Once upon a time, I thought there was such a thing as the perfect dog.The one who walked calmly on the lead, ignored every distraction, greeted other dogs politely, never barked, never chewed, and somehow understood every word I said. I thought if I just worked hard enough — read enough, learned enough, and did everything “right” — we’d get there. That mythical point where everything fell neatly into place, where my dog would finally behave the way all those glossy photos and polished videos

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18:39

Letting Go of Control: Finding Freedom in Trust

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2025/10/23

Are we really in control - or just afraid of what happens if we’re not?In this powerful episode of Rewriting the Rules, Bethany Bell explores our deep-rooted fear of letting go of control when living and working with dogs. Modern dog culture often tells us that structure, rules, and constant supervision equal safety and success. But what if those same habits are quietly exhausting us - and disconnecting us from the very dogs we love? Bethany unpacks why so many of us struggle to relax, how

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27:31

Can You Really Train Impulse Control?

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2025/10/16

We’ve all heard of “impulse control training” - teaching dogs to wait, leave food, or stay calm when excited. But are these exercises truly helping dogs develop emotional regulation… or just teaching them to perform calmness on cue?In this episode of Rewriting the Rules, Bethany Bell (founder of the Canine Dialogue Dynamics Method) explores the crucial difference between trained impulse control and true impulse control. You’ll learn: – Why reward-based exercises aren’t wrong - but not the whole

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18:32

Enrichment or Pressure? Rethinking Food Games and...

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2025/10/09

We’re told enrichment is essential for our dogs - puzzle feeders, lick mats, Kongs, scatter feeding, and endless “mental stimulation.” But is it really enriching our dogs’ lives… or adding more pressure?In this episode of Rewriting the Rules, Bethany Bell (founder of the Canine Dialogue Dynamics Method) explores the shadow side of food enrichment: how making dogs “work for their food” puts them into survival mode, why frustration and food scarcity can create bigger problems, and why food should

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18:18

When Breeds Don’t Match Our Lifestyle: Rethinking...

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2025/09/18

Collies told not to herd. Huskies told not to run. Guarding breeds told not to guard.In today’s world, we often expect dogs to suppress the very instincts they were bred for — all to fit into human lifestyles. And when they can’t, we turn to training, conditioning, and behaviour management to “fix” the mismatch. In this episode of Rewriting the Rules, Bethany Bell (founder of the Canine Dialogue Dynamics Method) explores what happens when dogs and lifestyles clash — and why the answer isn’t more

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79:57

Beyond Behaviourism: A Holistic Approach to Dogs with...

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2025/09/04

What does holistic dog care really mean? And how is it different from traditional behaviourism? In this in-depth conversation, I sit down with Rebecca Hanlon - also known as The Dog Witch - to explore what holistic health and behaviour truly involve. We talk about: ✨ Moving beyond behaviourism and why it matters for dogs today ✨ What “holistic” really means in practice - whole-dog wellness, emotions, health, and behaviour ✨ The challenges of running an ethical business in the dog industry ✨

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21:55

Raising Puppies Naturally: Rethinking Sleep,...

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2025/08/28

Bringing a new puppy home is magical — and overwhelming. Everywhere you turn, there’s advice: crate train right away, enforce 18–20 hours of sleep, limit walks to 5 minutes per month of age, socialise with everyone and everything. But what if much of this advice is outdated, misunderstood, or even harmful?In this episode of Rewriting the Rules, Bethany Bell gently dismantles some of the biggest puppy myths and explores what raising a puppy naturally really looks like. You’ll learn: Why early

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49:16

Crates, Cages, and the Truth We’ve Been Sold

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2025/08/21

We’re told that crates are a “safe space,” a necessity for toilet training, or a tool to stop chewing. We’re told dogs love their crates if we train them positively. But what if those claims don’t hold up? What if crates aren’t the kindness we’ve been led to believe?In this episode, I unpack the myths surrounding crate use — from the idea that dogs are “den animals” to the marketing that disguises cages as something comforting. We’ll explore why dogs deserve more than confinement, the rare

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27:13

Rethinking Canine Training: Building Trust Over...

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2025/08/14

Welcome to another episode of "Rewriting the Rules" with Bethany Bell, where we venture beyond conventional dog training methods to foster deeper connections. Today, we're exploring the often-overlooked aspect of canine behaviour: the distinction between teaching dogs to tolerate and compelling them to like certain situations.Throughout the episode, Bethany invites listeners to reconsider the traditional and conventional training techniques, questioning whether our objectives are truly about safety

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17:35

EPS: 3 - The Nervous System – What’s Really Happening...

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2025/08/07

🎙️ Episode 3: The Nervous System – What’s Really Happening Beneath the BehaviourIn this episode of Rewriting The Rules, we explore what’s really going on under the surface when our dogs seem anxious, overwhelmed, excited, or "reactive." We take a deep dive into the nervous system- fight, flight, freeze, fawn, and shutdown- and how understanding these states helps us support dogs more compassionately. I’ll guide you through how these survival responses are not behavioural problems, but biological

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14:02

Beyond Labels: Understanding Your Dog's True Needs

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2025/08/01

Welcome to this episode of Rewriting the Rules, where we shift the focus from control to understanding in our relationship with dogs. Host Bethany Bell, creator of the Canine Dialogue Dynamics Method, challenges the conventional approach of labelling dogs based on behaviour, advocating for a deeper connection through empathy and curiosity.In this thought-provoking discussion, Bethany invites listeners to view dog behaviour as a form of communication rather than a problem to be fixed. She encourages

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20:14

"Beyond Training: Discover the Canine Dialogue...

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2025/07/30

Welcome to the first episode of "Rewriting the Rules," where we introduce the transformative Canine Dialogue Dynamics (CDD) Method. This innovative approach moves beyond traditional & conventional training, focusing instead on building genuine communication and trust with your dog. By prioritising emotional understanding, safety, and relationship-building, the CDD Method encourages a deep, two-way dialogue, helping dogs become confident and emotionally secure. In this episode, learn how the CDD

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