<p>In this powerful and eye-opening episode of <em>Keep it Humane: The Podcast</em>, Daniel Ettinger, Ashley Bishop and Ashlee Bishop sit down with Dr. A. Michelle Gonzalez—veterinarian, forensic expert, and host of <em>The Animal Welfare Junction</em>. Dr. Gonzalez has been leading a groundbreaking investigative series on Steffen Baldwin, a self-proclaimed “trainer” whose history of animal cruelty and misconduct has sent shockwaves through the animal welfare community.</p><p>Together, we unpack the complex layers of this case:<br>• how Baldwin built influence in the dog-training world,<br>• the red flags that were ignored or minimized,<br>• the survivors—both canine and human—impacted by his actions,<br>• and the systemic gaps that allow abusers to hide in plain sight.</p><p>Dr. Gonzalez shares what she’s learned through extensive research, interviews, and forensic review for her podcast, offering a candid look at how misinformation, inadequate regulation, and industry silencing contribute to ongoing harm.</p><p>Whether you work in animal control, sheltering, veterinary medicine, law enforcement, or advocacy, this episode provides essential insight into how we can better protect animals, empower victims, and build a safer, more accountable animal welfare landscape.</p><p>This is an episode you won’t want to miss—honest, unsettling, educational, and ultimately a call to action for all who believe animals deserve better.</p>