{"podcast":{"title":"Keep it Humane","slug":"keep-it-humane-1179458","podcast_index_feed_id":1179458,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/c6710cc/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://www.keepithumane.com","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/1980811/1980811-1780423698366-7d97386b7027d.jpg","author":"Keep it Humane","episode_count":292,"summary":"Welcome to Keep it Humane: The Podcast! Hosts Daniel Ettinger, Ashley Bishop, and Ashlee Bishop (yes, there are two Bishops) explore the full spectrum of animal welfare—from animal control and shelters to rescue, advocacy, policy, and community care. Through real stories, expert insights, and honest conversations, we challenge misconceptions and reshape how we think about helping animals. Whether you're in the field or simply care about animals, this podcast is about building understanding, strengthening communities, and doing better for both people and pets. Help People. Help Animals","last_synced_at":"2026-07-08T02:19:22.080586+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/keep-it-humane-1179458"},"episode":{"title":"Mumbai to Montreal: A Different Way to Understand Dogs (Episode 302)","slug":"mumbai-to-montreal-a-different-way-to-understand-dogs-episode-302","published_at":"2026-03-03T13:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/keep-it-humane-1179458/mumbai-to-montreal-a-different-way-to-understand-dogs-episode-302","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/keep-it-humane-1179458","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keepithumane/episodes/Mumbai-to-Montreal-A-Different-Way-to-Understand-Dogs-Episode-302-e3fq889","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/c6710cc/podcast/play/116252361/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-2-2%2F419101493-44100-2-e9255452f648.mp3","summary":"In this episode of Keep it Humane: The Podcast , Daniel Ettinger and Ashley Bishop sit down with Sam Amalsadwala , a Montreal-based dog behavior expert whose path into animal behavior is anything but traditional. Originally from India and trained as a chef, Sam shares how a career transition — and a deep curiosity about dogs — led him to build a unique approach to canine behavior grounded in observation, relationship-building, and real-world socialization. Drawing from his cultural background, including the role dogs play within Zoroastrian traditions, Sam offers a perspective on human–animal relationships that challenges many Western assumptions about dog ownership and training. Sam discusses his now well-known work walking large groups of dogs — sometimes up to 35 at a time — off-leash in a private forest environment, and how that experience shaped his philosophy that early socialization and environmental exposure often matter more than traditional obedience training . The conversation explores: Cultural differences in how societies view and live with dogs The evolution from training-focused models to relationship-based behavior work The realities and ethics of off-leash freedom Understanding both human and canine behavior The difficult conversations around behavioral euthanasia and public safety This episode challenges listeners to think beyond labels like “good dog” or “bad dog” and instead consider the balance between animal welfare, community safety, and responsible ownership. Whether you work in animal control, shelters, training, or simply love dogs, this conversation offers thoughtful insight into how culture, environment, and expectations shape the animals we live alongside. Learn more about Sam and his work at: samaysam.com","meta_description":"In this episode of Keep it Humane: The Podcast , Daniel Ettinger and Ashley Bishop sit down with Sam Amalsadwala , a Montreal-based dog behavior expert wh…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2334,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/keep-it-humane-1179458/episodes/mumbai-to-montreal-a-different-way-to-understand-dogs-episode-302/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/keep-it-humane-1179458/mumbai-to-montreal-a-different-way-to-understand-dogs-episode-302.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}