I’m throwing the spotlight on Marie Yates and the incredible work her organisation does to help people who are survivors of sexual violence on the podcast this week.

Marie’s the inspirational Canine Perspective founder, which works with rescue dogs that help people recover, heal, and rebuild their lives following terrible events.

You’ll hear about the rescue dogs that have helped people and how they helped a woman in her 80s who had never safely touched another human being. 

And about rescue dogs Reggie and Bruno, who were let down by their humans and how they cope with their experiences, embrace life, and learn to trust again.

Marie shares how the idea of Canine Perspective became a reality and the steps she took to make it all come together.

Discover how it’s lead to a book and a podcast (or rather pawdcast!) and what she hopes to achieve for her organisation going forwards.

It’s a feel-good listen, and I hope that you enjoy it. 

*Please do be aware that there is a reference to people who have been affected by sexual violence*

Key topics and timings in this episode:

2.15: Marie talks about her background

3.23: Marie's career before Canine Perspective

6.49: Marie talks about her published book

10.28: How her book idea evolved and she then became a dog trainer

14.05: Marie talks about the idea of Canine Hope and rescue dog Bruno

20.33: What feedback does Marie get from people that the organisation works with?

25.33: Marie shares how lockdown put the organisation on hold but what people can expect from them moving forward 

29.12: Marie's children's book ‘Luna's Woodland adventure’ 

30.36: Marie shares what we can learn from rescue dogs especially following the Coronavirus pandemic 

32.27: Marie tells me what she learnt from lockdown and how she became resilient

35.28: What’s next for Canine Perspective?

36.12: Where can you find out more about Marie and Canine Perspective?

Links mentioned in this episode:

Find out more about Marie and Canine Perspective on her website: www.canine-perspective.com