Episode 356: I don’t approve so I want it banned

Happy New Year and welcome back to The Canine Paradigm. We start 2026 with a clear message. Too many rules and laws are being introduced at speed, without fair consultation, and often without evidence that they will achieve what is claimed. In Episode 356, I don’t approve so I want it banned is the belief we are pushing back against.

We talk about how sudden bans and policy shifts affect dogs, owners, trainers and the wider community. We look at the real cost of rushed regulation, the way lobby groups and loud voices can drown out good data, and why professional, respectful pushback matters. Most of all, we call on our community to act like adults. Ask for the evidence. Read the draft. Submit feedback. Write to your MP or councillor. Support peak bodies and experts who show their work. Name poor process without insulting people. Hold a line without losing your head.

If you care about workable standards, fair consultation and policies that actually help dogs and families, this is your episode. Clarity beats outrage. Process beats posturing. Let’s lift the level.

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