128. The Culture of Free Living Dogs with Sindhoor Pangal (Archived Ep. 49/S6. The Animal Protagonist )
Episode 4 of Series 14: Dog's Days of Summer
We discuss the cultural acceptance of these dogs in India, their social structures, and the recent controversial legislation in New Delhi aimed at removing street dogs. This episode also delves into larger themes of human-animal relationships, ethics, and the importance of respecting canine autonomy.
Guest Bio: Sindhoor is a canine behaviour consultant, Galen myotherapist, an independent ethology researcher, an engineer by qualification and an educator in Bangalore, India. She is a TEDx speaker, the author of the book, Dog Knows and an independent ethology researcher studying the free-living dogs in India. Sindhoor is the founder of BHARCS. BHARCS offers a UK-accredited level 4 diploma on canine behaviour and ethology and boasts of students from all parts of India and across the globe. Sindhoor is also the country representative for Pet Dog Trainers of Europe (PDTE) and is currently pursuing her masters in Anthrozoology from Exeter University (UK).
Related Episodes: 34: Aggression in Dogs Conference Mini-Series: with Michael Shikashio, CDBC Part 1
40: Aggression in Dogs Con Mini-Series: A Dog's World with Marco Adda Part 4
Original Episode: 49: The Culture of Free Living Dogs with Sindhoor Pangal (S6)
Material Links: Dog Activists in India
NY Times Article- Indian Court Ruling
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