There’s one thing nobody warns you about when you get a Labrador. Eventually, you’re going to notice something you really didn’t expect to ever talk about.

In this episode of Pawfect Labrador, Yann reflects on Monty’s infamous "pink lipstick”, what it is, why it happens, and why it makes humans far more uncomfortable than dogs.

Monty isn’t embarrassed. He isn’t aware. He isn’t trying to make a statement. He’s simply existing, fully present, entirely unbothered. The awkwardness, it turns out, belongs exclusively to the person holding the lead.

From public walks and unfortunate timing, to the internal monologue that kicks in when you realise other people have definitely noticed, this episode explores one of dog ownership’s least discussed rites of passage.

In this episode:

• Why dogs don’t experience embarrassment the way humans do
• The strange urge to apologise for perfectly normal behaviour
• How projecting human shame onto dogs says more about us
• Learning to stop flinching, explaining, and whispering apologies
• What dogs can teach us about acceptance and self-consciousness

At its heart, this episode is about letting go, of awkwardness, overthinking, and the need to manage how things appear to others.

Monty’s pink lipstick isn’t a problem to solve. It’s a reminder that dogs live honestly, without shame, and without replaying moments long after they’ve passed.

If you’ve ever found yourself staring at the ground on a walk, pretending not to notice something very obvious, this episode will feel uncomfortably familiar.

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There’s one thing everyone knows about Labradors. They love food.

In this episode of Pawfect Labrador, Yann reflects on Monty’s extraordinary appetite, not just what he eats, but what food represents: optimism, joy, restraint, and responsibility.

Monty isn’t simply food motivated. He believes in food. It isn’t a treat, it’s a system. A constant. A moral certainty. Every sound in the house is analysed through the same hopeful question: Could this lead to food?

From precisely weighed gastrointestinal meals that cost far more than they should, to the mysterious objects hoovered up on walks before intervention is even possible, this episode explores what it’s really like to live with a Labrador who treats eating as a full-time occupation.

In this episode:

• The optimism Labradors bring to everyday moments
• The strange guilt of saying no to a dog who looks genuinely deprived
• Why food is both a powerful training tool and a tactical risk
• Managing appetite as an act of care, not denial
• What uncomplicated joy can teach us about living well

At its heart, this episode is about balance, loving something fully while still doing what’s right for it. Finding joy in simple things, without overthinking them.

Monty’s appetite isn’t a flaw. It’s part of who he is. A Labrador who loves food with his whole heart, and quietly reminds us that anticipation can be half the pleasure.

If you’re listening while being stared at by your dog as you eat, this episode will feel very familiar.

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In this first episode of Pawfect Labrador, Yann reflects on how bringing home Monty, a black Labrador with questionable judgement and unconditional love, quietly reshaped everything.

This episode isn’t about perfect training or instant transformation. It’s about the slower, less glamorous changes. Responsibility creeping in. Routines taking hold. The weight, and the privilege, of being everything to another living being.

In this episode:

• The unseen responsibility of loving a dog
• Why structure can feel grounding rather than restrictive
• Dogs and mental health
• Learning patience, consistency, and letting go of perfection
• The trade-offs no one warns you about (mud, fur, and early mornings)

At its heart, this episode is about love without conditions, and how being trusted completely can change how you see yourself.

Pawfect Labrador isn’t about perfect dogs or perfect owners.

It’s about the strange, profound impact of loving a Labrador who has no idea how important he is.

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