STSE #78: Extremism in Dogs

Sometimes There's Side Eye · May 14, 2026 · 30m · transcript

This week we are talking about extremists. The dog world is full of extremists in a variety of areas. We talk through a variety of hot button topics that often show up in extremes like breeding vs rescue, doodles, raw vs kibble, vaccines, and training. As we talk through the issues we come to the conclusion that we (as a society) would do well to lead with curiosity and compassion rather than accusations and absolutes. When we ask questions and get genuinely curious, we are often able to better understand all sides of a topic and extend kindness even when someone's opinion is different from…