I Was a Guest on the Canine Hoopers World Podcast
- Stephanie Roulet
- 7 days ago
- 4 min read
Last year, I had the absolute pleasure of being invited onto Canine Hoopers World, hosted by the wonderful Carrie. We spent over an hour talking about Alaskan Klee Kai, scent detection work, truffle hunting, and what it's really like training companion breeds for performance activities.
It was brilliant fun. The kind of conversation where you forget you're being recorded because you're just chatting with someone who genuinely gets it.
Why Podcasts Matter in the Canine Industry
Being a podcast guest is something I'm genuinely proud of, and not just because I got to talk about my dogs for an hour (though that was a definite bonus).
Podcasts create space for real conversations. The kind where you can explore nuance, share stories that don't fit neatly into social media posts, and dig into topics that matter without worrying about character limits or algorithm preferences.
When Carrie asked me to come on the show, we covered everything from Nuka's work as the UK's first certified gluten detection dog to the realities of training Klee Kai for hoopers (spoiler: it takes patience, humour, and a lot of cheese). We talked about truffle hunting, breaking my leg mid-training session, and why I love working with dogs that make you earn every single behaviour.
Those kinds of conversations matter because they show the reality behind the highlight reels. Training isn't always linear. Dogs have personalities. Some breeds require more creativity than others. And sometimes the most rewarding work happens when you embrace the challenges rather than avoiding them.
Why This Connects to Supporting Canine Professionals
Being part of podcast conversations keeps me connected to what's actually happening in the canine world.
When trainers, behaviourists, or other canine professionals talk about their work, I hear the passion, the expertise, and the dedication. But I also hear the operational pressures. The diary that's overbooked. The client enquiries piling up. The course content that needs building. The invoices that need chasing. The admin that quietly accumulates whilst you're busy doing what you trained for.
That's the work I do now. Not the dog training itself, but the behind-the-scenes support that allows canine professionals to focus on their actual work without drowning in operational tasks.
Participating in podcasts reminds me why this matters. Every conversation I have with someone in the industry reinforces that canine professionals deserve support from someone who understands their world. Someone who knows what CPD means, who recognises seasonal patterns in dog training businesses, who can proofread webinar content and spot when terminology needs adjusting.
When I'm helping a dog trainer manage their booking system or coordinating a behaviourist's referral process, that industry knowledge makes a real difference. I'm not just pushing admin around. I understand the context, the language, and why certain things matter.
Celebrating the Conversation
The podcast episode covered so much ground, but what I loved most was the space to talk about the reality of working with Klee Kai. These aren't easy dogs. They're intelligent, opinionated, and require serious commitment. But they're also capable of remarkable things when you meet them where they are.
Nuka has achieved things I'm incredibly proud of. UK's first certified gluten detection dog. Show champion. Trick dog champion. Truffle hunter. She's competed in precision coursing, done weight pull, and yes, we're slowly making progress with hoopers (very slowly, with much celebration for single hoops).
But none of that happened because Klee Kai are naturally easy to train. It happened because I was willing to put in the work, find trainers who would work with the dog in front of them rather than the breed they wished I had, and stay connected to a community of people who understand that all dogs deserve the chance to succeed.
The Value of Showing Up
Saying yes to podcast invitations, writing for canine publications, attending industry events, and staying engaged with the wider dog world isn't separate from the admin support I provide to canine professionals.
It's foundational to it.
When I'm building a webinar for a dog trainer, coordinating a behaviour consultant's client communications, or helping a nutritionist organise their course content, that industry knowledge means I can work more intuitively. I understand what's being taught and why it matters. I can ask better questions, anticipate needs, and communicate in a way that reflects the professionalism my clients have worked hard to build.
Being part of conversations like the Canine Hoopers World podcast keeps me grounded in what this industry is actually about: dedication, expertise, continuous learning, and genuine care for dogs and their people.
Listen to the Episode
If you'd like to hear the full conversation (complete with stories about Cosmo's fairy brain, Jura's creative hoop avoidance, and why truffles are more fun than contraband), you can listen to the episode here:
It's a proper chat about dogs, training, and the realities of working with breeds that make you earn every victory.
Let's Talk About Your Behind-the-Scenes Work
If you're running a canine business and finding the operational side increasingly overwhelming, I'd be happy to have a conversation about what support might look like.
I offer a free Canine Business Admin Health Check where we look at what's working, what's not, and where practical support could help you reclaim time and focus on what you actually trained for.
No pressure. No obligation. Just a conversation between two people who understand the canine industry.
Or simply get in touch to discuss whether ongoing virtual assistant support or one-off project work might help.
Little Wolf CS provides executive assistant and operational support exclusively for UK-based canine professionals. If you're a dog trainer, behaviourist, vet, groomer, or canine educator who needs admin help, booking system support, webinar coordination, or general business operations assistance, let's talk.
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