Van Life with Puppies: The Journey Begins

Meg and Thoma share their experiences living in vans with dogs and introduce their newly adopted Malinois puppies, exploring the ethics and controversies of dog acquisition.• Navigating van life in southern California where regulations and neighbors create challenges for mobile dog trainers• How two 6-week-old Malinois puppies were rescued after being scheduled for euthanasia at a veterinary clinic• Introduction to protection dog sports and the importance of good genetics versus training• The controversy between supporting rescue dogs versus purpose-bred working lines• Integrating new puppies into existing dog packs and managing littermate interactions• Understanding the reality of backyard breeding while acknowledging every dog deserves a chance• The experience of raising potentially unpredictable genetics in a sport dog environment• Updates on adventure board and train programs planned for northern CaliforniaJoin us for our next episode where we'll discuss our recent PSA trial experiences with a full panel of sport dog trainers!