From Fear to Love: Nurturing Dogs in Canada and Legal Differences In How Dogs are Treated in Canada vs. Iran

Domestic animals, especially dogs, hold a special significance in Canada and are even considered part of the family. This is in stark contrast to Iran, where keeping dogs is not legal, leading to numerous challenges for those interested in these animals. According to law number 688 in Iran, keeping dogs is prohibited, which means dogs in Iran lack mental, emotional, and even physical security as the law does not support them.

Farzaneh Farzin, who previously had a fear of some specific animals, especially dogs, developed an interest in dogs with the support of her husband and chose dog training as her profession. Despite the challenges in Iran, she dedicated herself to training, and treating behavioural disorders in dogs, and eventually migrated to Canada to expand her work, benefiting from the supportive animal protection laws.

In a conversation with our volunteer host Mohammad Ahmadi, she shares that she has learned extensively in Canada about how to properly interact with dogs based on principles. She explains the differences in laws related to domestic animals between Iran and Canada and provides numerous examples from her experience of dealing with dogs. Farzaneh has taken care of many people's dogs in her home; when dog owners go on trips, she looks after them. She discusses the differences in dog breeds and also criticizes the mistakes some people make by treating dogs as their children. Farzaneh emphasizes that love for dogs is a unique love and should not replace the love for children. She also discusses her skills in teaching dogs good behaviour and highlights the rights that dogs have in Canada, emphasizing that everyone should be aware of these rights.

Volunteer host: Mohammad Ahmadi

Guest: Farzaneh Farzin, Member of the Canadian Association of Professional Dog Trainers

Producer: Majid Mahichi

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