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www.DogCastRadio.com We seek to cover anything and everything dog related. We profile dog breeds, have interviews with dog owners, breeders and others connected with dogs. We have training tips from professional dog trainers, from the basic to the impressive party piece trick. For younger listeners we have Puppy Play Time, with items of interest for them, competitions and training tips too. We have news, Buddy's diary, website reviews and more.

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    Episode 287 - dogs of the world with Lili Chin

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2025 39:08


    www.DogCastRadio.comIn this podcast we focus on dogs of the world! Lili Chin talks about her charming new book Dogs of The World An Illustrated Compendium. How many dog breeds can you name? Do you know how they originated? What do we even mean by the word "breed"? Lili explains how she approaches drawing the breeds. Plus the DogCast Radio News.

    Episode 286 - service dogs for veterans

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2025 45:03


    www.DogCastRadio.comRyan Woodruff, CEO of Clear Path for Veterans, is a Marine Corps veteran. In this interview he talks about his experience, the support her received from the non profit, and his commitment to supporting other veterans transition from the military to civilian life. Julie brings you the DogCast Radio News.

    Episode 285 - Crufts 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2025 52:23


    www.DogCastRadio.comIn our Crufts 2025 special, Julie (after getting lost in the vast NEC halls!) talks to dog behaviourists Kay Attwood and Andy Hale, catches up with long standing friends of the show Jill Crow and her daughter Bryony, finds out about Performance Dog UK and Pet Remedy, and discovers how you can protect your dog out and about with doggy armour and in the car with a crash tested car seat. All the fun of Crufts without having to walk until your feet are sore!

    Episode 284 - Julie talks AITA AIBU and dog news

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2025 22:11


    www.DogCastRadio.comIn this podcast host Julie brings you dog dilemmas from Reddit AITA and Mumsnet AIBU, as well as dog themed news stories which caught her eye. Plus we touch on that age old mystery - did we domesticate dogs, or did they domesticate themselves?

    Episode 283 - canine cognitive skills and the herbal dog

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2025 67:15


    www.DogCastRadio.comThis podcast is al about keeping your dog happy and healthy physically and mentally. Kay Attwood, one of the UK's leading trainers specialising in positive reinforcement reveals what the secret of our dogs' thinking and mental abilities, and how we can provide enrichment and training which will enhance our dogs' lives. Canine herbalist Rita Hogan explains what herbalism is, and how it can support our dog's general health, as well as helping to resolve various ailments and conditions. Make sure 2025 is a great year for you and your dog.

    Episode 282 - dog life hacks and stay positive for your dog's sake

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2024 68:52


    www.DogCastRadio.comIn this podcast we hear from behaviourist Bethany Bell on why aversive, harsh methods appear to work, while wreaking havoc on your dog and your relationship with them. Behaviourist Jennifer Billot has the dog life hacks that will save you time, make your training more effective, and make life more fun for your dog. DogCast Radio is the podcast your dog wants you to listen to!

    Episode 281 - dog AITA and am I being unreasonable

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2024 27:36


    www.DogCastRadio.comIn this podcast, host Julie considers a variety of Reddit AITA questions, and Am I Being Unreasonable from Mumsnet. We have stories of a puppy biting a child at a family get together, the pet sitting friend who took the dog to doggy daycare, the rescue dog defender feeling the pressure to meet up for dog walks, the sister who caused trouble when she said her sister's baby name sounded like a dog's name, the devoted owner who ducked out of his brother's wedding to care for his injured dog, an off lead dog causing issues and two alleged service dogs joining at the children's playground. Do you agree with Julie's take on all these canine conundrums?

    Episode 280 - pet bereavement leave and the dog sniffing for an escaped capybara

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2024 65:43


    www.DogCastRadio.comErika Sinner shares why pet bereavement leave is so important - on a business and a personal level. Rachel Rodgers talks about her and her dog Rico helping to sniff out missing capybara, Cinnamon.

    Episode 279 - mushrooms for dogs and using parenting principles with pets

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2024


    www.DogCastRadio.comIn this podcast, Dr Rob Silver reveals how mushroom's can be good for our dogs - and us. Wendy Lyons Sunshine explains how implementing parenting methods with our dogs can improve our relationship with them.

    Episode 278 - Dog intelligence and introducing cats and dogs

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2024 63:35


    www.DogCastRadio.comIn this podcast you can hear author Jennifer S. Holland talk about dog intelligence - what types of intelligence do dogs have, how do we measure canine intelligence, what's the difference between intelligence and instinct, and how can we encourage our dogs to become more intelligent? Behaviourist Lisa Sinnott offers excellent advice on how to introduce cats and dogs in a way that causes as little stress to all concerned. And Julie introduces her latest project - Inane Ramblings of a Puppy Owner (IROAPO).

    Episode 277 - Tripawd Superdogs, GB Senior Agility World Championship Team, Tuk's Law and the escapee kitten saved by a dog

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2024 161:40


    www.DogCastRadio.comIn a bumper, bonanza, bulging at the seams episode, hear the inspiring story of the Tripawd Superdogs inspired by photographer Sarah Loveland's own three legged dog. History in the making, as the first British team enters the Senior Agility World Championships. Tuk's Law campaigns to stop dogs and other pets being put down without the owner's knowledge. Daisy the escapee kitten was saved by a search and rescue dog, and her story is worthy of a Disney movie!

    Episode 276 - put a stop in your dog walk and anxiety in dogs and children

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2024 57:31


    www.DogCastRadio.comDon't rush around the dog walk - stop! Pennie Clayton suggests we pause and just be! You and your dog will benefit. Author Hillary Harper talks about her anxious dog, and the children's book she has written to help children and dogs who have anxiety. Julie has been collaborating with photographer Sarah Loveland to celebrate Tripawd Superdogs. And last - but definitely not least - Diamond the Papillon puppy has joined the DogCast Radio family.

    Episode 275 - Controversial advice from Chloe Cavoodle: stop interactions with unknown dogs

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2024 47:37


    www.DogCastRadio.comChloe Cavoodle is an assistance dog who posts all about her life in Sydney - her human, Liana, suggests we stop interactions with all strange dogs. Hear why! Plus hear the first chapter of Julie's book Crufts or Bust about Julie and Buddy's attempts to qualify for Crufts.

    Episode 274 - Crufts 2024 and can dog friendly be neurodivergent friendly?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2024 189:04


    www.DogCastRadio.comIn this episode Julie and Jenny go to Crufts 2024 and Michelle Foulia explores whether dog friendly can be neurodivergent friendly too. Plus the problems the French Bulldog faces, and how our dogs are good for our neurobiology!

    Episode 273 - dog parkour and dog news discussion

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2024 40:17


    www.DogCastRadio.comDog trainer Emma Hendy explains how Dog Parkour can help your bond with your dog, and give you both a new mindset. Julie gives her opinion on some dog news stories which caught her attention.

    Episode 272 - dog AITA and having fun with your dog

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2024 28:20


    www.DogCastRadio.comIn the first podcast of 2024, Julie considers some dog themed AITA questions from the Reddit site.Who are the goodies and who are the baddies of some canine conundrums? And here's a new year's resolution you can stick to - have fun with your dog! We have lots of suggestions from listeners about fun activities with your dog.

    Episode 271 - a new kind of dog daycare and ringcraft

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2023 78:52


    www.DogCastRadio.comHear from Shaina Denny why she reinvented dog daycare when she couldn't find a flexible enough option for her delightful Dachshund. Kerry Rhodes explains that ringcraft is helping your dog shine in the show ring, as well as canine first aid and the problems of agility with a tall dog like her Rhodesian Ridgebacks. Julie ponders the subject of Christmas presents for dogs.

    Episode 270 - clinical behaviourist Rachel Rodgers and author Mark E. Scott

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2023 75:15


    www.DogCastRadio.comClinical dog behaviourist Rachel Rodgers and her team of rehabilitation dog trainers are helping dogs live their best life. Author Mark Scott is assisted in many ways by his Australian Shepherd, Brody. Host Julie shares some positive dog news stories.

    Episode 269 - retiring working dogs and World Champion dog dancer

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2023 92:09


    www.DogCastRadio.comThe focus of this episode is working dogs. Bob Bryant talks about Mission K9 which rescues and reunites working dogs. Elke Boxoen and her dog Jessy are World Champion dog dancers - but her priority is her relationship with her dogs, and their welfare. A celebration of dogs and the wide range of working roles they take.

    Episode 268 - Crash tested dog car safety and dog inspired author

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2023 70:16


    www.DogCastRadio.comJust like us, our dogs need to be protected in the event of a collision of evasive manoevre in the car - but did you know that to be truly effective and safe car harnesses should be fully crash tested? We talk to the team inspired by experience to help keep dogs safe as they travel. Author Sue Kittow has experienced how dogs support us through tough times, and has turned her real life canines into characters in her touching novels.

    Episode 267 - Help Find Margie and Ruby and feeding the dogs of Maui

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2023 95:54


    www.DogCastRadio.comMargie and Ruby, two young Norfolk Terriers, were stolen in June 2021. Their owners are desperate to have their home again, and talk about the pain and pitfalls of their search. Jaron Lukas is donating Yumwoof dog food to the dogs of Maui, as well as educating us about how to feed our dogs healthily.

    Episode 266 - Search and Rescue Sport and the command which could save your dog's life

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2023 42:59


    www.DogCastRadio.comHear about Search and Rescue Sport from Melissa Stagnaro, the Vice President of the American Rettungshunde Sport Association. Melissa's dogs have also painted masterpieces, and enjoy playing corn hole too. Julie shares the most important command to teach your dog is - and it might just save their life!

    Episode 265 - dog dilemmas discussed

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2023 24:38


    www.DogCastRadio.comIn this podcast, Julie discusses six doggy dilemmas from the AITA Reddit forum. Questions include the rights of a family dog over a friend, a friend whose dog gate crashed a party, a child who let a puppy escape, a child obsessed sister, objecting to a dog sniffing you, and - we always end up talking poo! - a dog pooping on the pavement in front of a cafe. Who's right, who's wrong? Listen and find out!

    Episode 264 - what it's like to foster dogs fleeing domestic abuse

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2023 23:47


    www.DogCastRadio.comIn this podcast hear first hand what it's like to foster dogs fleeing domestic abuse. Julie interviews a lady who opened her home and heart to foster dogs for several years. She talks about her experiences, the dogs' characters, and what her plans are now she's stopped fostering.

    Episode 263 - deaf blind dog and paragility Papillon

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2023 67:49


    www.DogCastRadio.comThis podcast features amazing dogs - and their amazing owners. Deb Bauer is ensuring her deaf blind double merle dogs are living their best lives. She wants people to know they can - and should - comfort and support their dogs. Susannah Chalmers and her Papillon Arran are part of the UK Paragility Team, and are heading to the Netherlands to compete in the world Championships. Susannah remains positive despite battling arthritis.

    Episode 262 - dogs have feelings too

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2023 42:21


    www.DogCastRadio.comDogs have feelings - just like us! Well, not exactly like us, free will teacher Bethany Bell explains which feelings dogs have, the implications that has for training and living with your dog, and why canine emotions haven't always been acknowledged. Plus the DogCast Radio News.

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    Episode 261 - what your dog wants you to know

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2023 40:15


    www.DogCastRadio.comWhat would your dog want you to know? How does your dog want you to feed them, walk them, treat them? Helen St. Pierre has the answers as well as some quick, easy changes you can make to enhance your dog's quality of life.

    Episode 260 - help my dog won't sleep

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2023 33:59


    www.DogCastRadio.comIf your dog won't sleep, neither can you! Toni Shelbourne has the advice you need to get a good night's sleep for both of you, including lots of practical and knowledgeable advice. Toni is an Accredited Animal Behaviourist, a Tellington TTouch Instructor, a Real Dog Yoga Instructor, and an Author. The DogCast Radio News brings you dog news to inform and entertain.

    Episode 259 - Loving Edie and 101 Dogs

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2022 69:19


    www.DogCastRadio.comMeredith May had had dogs before but was not prepared for life with Golden Retriever Edie. She discusses her book Loving Edie, which their shared journey. Nicola Jane Swinney loves dogs, so much so that she's written a book about 101 Dogs, giving a quirky insight into their characteristics. Listen during the dog walk, or cuddled up on the couch with your canine.

    Episode 258 - Andrew Cotter Olive and Mabel and celebrating Mutts

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2022 75:15


    www.DogCastRadio.comSports broadcaster Andrew Cotter made charming videos of his two Labrador dogs Olive and Mabel, which kept us smiling in lockdown and beyond. He talks to Julie about Dog Days, the book he has written about the ups and downs of life with his dogs, and their rise to social media stardom. Photographer Olivia Pritchard loves mutts - mystery mixed breeds as she puts it - and has created a stunning fine art coffee table book in celebration of them. She talks about her experiences meeting the dogs that feature in the book, and about her own rescue dog.

    Episode 257 - Sit, Stay, heal and RAD assistance dog charity

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2022 89:31


    www.DogCastRadio.comDogs helping humans and humans helping dogs - the circle of dog human life. Dr. Renee Alsarraf fought cancer on her canine patients' behalf for over two decades, before finding herself in a personal fight. RAD Assistance Dogs is a charity which trains people with mental health disability impairment to train their own dog as their assistance dogs. In this podcast you can hear a celebration of the dog human bond.

    Episode 257 - Sit, Stay, heal and RAD assistance dog charity

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2022 89:31


    www.DogCastRadio.comDogs helping humans and humans helping dogs - the circle of dog human life. Dr. Renee Alsarraf fought cancer on her canine patients' behalf for over two decades, before finding herself in a personal fight. RAD Assistance Dogs is a charity which trains people with mental health disability impairment to train their own dog as their assistance dogs. In this podcast you can hear a celebration of the dog human bond.

    Episode 256 - Keep fit with your dog and holistic animal practice

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2022 93:40


    www.DogCastRadio.comPhysiotherapist and lecturer Steph Evans helps people and dogs have fun and keep fit. Lisa Tully explains her holistic approach to dog health, and reveals how she has communicated with companion and wild animals. Julie takes exception to the trend of "10 dog breeds which..." articles.

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    Episode 256 - Keep fit with your dog and holistic animal practice

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2022 93:40


    www.DogCastRadio.comPhysiotherapist and lecturer Steph Evans helps people and dogs have fun and keep fit. Lisa Tully explains her holistic approach to dog health, and reveals how she has communicated with companion and wild animals. Julie takes exception to the trend of "10 dog breeds which..." articles.

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    Episode 254 - whistle recall training and eco dog harnesses and revolutionary pet identity

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2022 72:51


    www.DogCastRadio.comMake walks less worrying by whistle training a recall with Jemma Milne. Make the world a better place by opting for eco dog harnesses and leads - and make your dog more secure from theft or getting lost with Toni Koutu's revolutionary pet identity system.

    Episode 254 - whistle recall training and eco dog harnesses and revolutionary pet identity

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2022 72:51


    www.DogCastRadio.comMake walks less worrying by whistle training a recall with Jemma Milne. Make the world a better place by opting for eco dog harnesses and leads - and make your dog more secure from theft or getting lost with Toni Koutu's revolutionary pet identity system.

    Episode 253 - force free dog training and bake your own dog treats

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2022 86:15


    www.DogCastRadio.comShannon Riley-Coyner is passionate about force free dog training, Tracey Voss is passionate about engaging with dog owners about the treats they feed their dog. Hear from two women who are improving pet welfare.

    Episode 253 - force free dog training and bake your own dog treats

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2022 86:15


    www.DogCastRadio.comShannon Riley-Coyner is passionate about force free dog training, Tracey Voss is passionate about engaging with dog owners about the treats they feed their dog. Hear from two women who are improving pet welfare.

    Episode 255 - Comedy with Underdog and matching dogs to people with Hands 2 Paws

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2022 99:47


    www.DogCastRadio.comComedian Dave Chawner reveals the journey behind his Edinburgh fringe show, Underdog, and app creator Elizabeth Menegon discussed her motivation for matching people with their ideal dog breed via Hands 2 Paws.

    Episode 255 - Comedy with Underdog and matching dogs to people with Hands 2 Paws

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2022 99:47


    www.DogCastRadio.comComedian Dave Chawner reveals the journey behind his Edinburgh fringe show, Underdog, and app creator Elizabeth Menegon discussed her motivation for matching people with their ideal dog breed via Hands 2 Paws.

    Episode 252 - puppy exercise and dog food banks

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2022 47:30


    www.DogCastRadio.comIn this podcast Dr Darryl Millis discusses how to give puppies the right amount of exercise and his article What is the Logic Behind Not Exercising Puppies Until the Growth Plates are Closed? John Cahill, Manager of Blue Cross Sheffield rehoming unit, talks about the charity's pet food bank.

    Episode 252 - puppy exercise and dog food banks

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2022 47:30


    www.DogCastRadio.comIn this podcast Dr Darryl Millis discusses how to give puppies the right amount of exercise and his article What is the Logic Behind Not Exercising Puppies Until the Growth Plates are Closed? John Cahill, Manager of Blue Cross Sheffield rehoming unit, talks about the charity's pet food bank.

    Episode 251 - grappling with dog issues and guess the dog news story

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2022 41:21


    www.DogCastRadio.comIn this podcast, Julie and Jenny grapple with the dog issues of the day - they discuss some popular google searches anyway. Plus play guess how the dog story ends. So what happened to the dog with cancer in his leg, and the dog who failed as an explosives sniffer dog? Plus will I see my dog in heaven, where should my dog sleep, should my dog wear a coat, does my dog need a seat belt. Pick up some science on the way - what are R&K species?

    Episode 251 - grappling with dog issues and guess the dog news story

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2022 41:21


    www.DogCastRadio.comIn this podcast, Julie and Jenny grapple with the dog issues of the day - they discuss some popular google searches anyway. Plus play guess how the dog story ends. So what happened to the dog with cancer in his leg, and the dog who failed as an explosives sniffer dog? Plus will I see my dog in heaven, where should my dog sleep, should my dog wear a coat, does my dog need a seat belt. Pick up some science on the way - what are R&K species?

    Episode 250 - Zazie Todd and Shelly Volsche

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2022 34:28


    www.DogCastRadio.comIn the 250th DogCast Radio podcast, eminent scientists Zazie Todd and Shelly Volsche talk about dog issue you need to know about. Learn the science behind making your dog happy with Zazie, and Shelly shares her research into pet parenthood. A celebration of the love between us and our dogs as Julie and Jenny reminisce about 17 years of DogCast Radio.

    Episode 250 - Zazie Todd and Shelly Volsche

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2022 103:38


    www.DogCastRadio.comIn the 250th DogCast Radio podcast, eminent scientists Zazie Todd and Shelly Volsche talk about dog issue you need to know about. Learn the science behind making your dog happy with Zazie, and Shelly shares her research into pet parenthood. A celebration of the love between us and our dogs as Julie and Jenny reminisce about 17 years of DogCast Radio.

    Episode 249 - Help the Dog Fly, Blue Cross anniversary and dogs on social media

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2022 34:28


    www.DogCastRadio.comHear about the exciting new initiative to help rescue dogs travel to their new homes, Help The Dog Fly. Plus we celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Blue Cross, and get top tips on how to have a thriving dog social media account.

    Episode 249 - Help the Dog Fly, Blue Cross anniversary and dogs on social media

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2022 72:25


    www.DogCastRadio.comHear about the exciting new initiative to help rescue dogs travel to their new homes, Help The Dog Fly. Plus we celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Blue Cross, and get top tips on how to have a thriving dog social media account.

    Episode 248 - Detection Dogs and are we treating our dogs to early death

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2022 34:28


    www.DogCastRadio.comIsabelle Groc talks about how her book Detection Dogs examines more than how dogs are helping us conserve our environment. Veterinarian Sean McCormack discusses research that shows over treating our dogs may cause them to die early. Plus a top speed DogCast Radio News - ten stories in six minutes!

    Episode 248 - Detection Dogs and are we treating our dogs to early death

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2022 70:01


    www.DogCastRadio.comIsabelle Groc talks about how her book Detection Dogs examines more than how dogs are helping us conserve our environment. Veterinarian Sean McCormack discusses research that shows over treating our dogs may cause them to die early. Plus a top speed DogCast Radio News - ten stories in six minutes!

    Episode 247 - Can you have a dog and work?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2022 34:28


    www.DogCastRadio.comCan you have a dog and work? Of course you can - but possibly not with every dog. In this podcast we hear from a breeder who doesn't home her puppies to owners who work, leaving the home empty all day. We also hear from an owner and breeder who works and keeps her dogs happy. If there's no ultimate wrong or right, how do we ensure our dogs are happy? Plus we celebrate breeders who care about their dogs - as opposed to "greeders" who churn our puppies purely for money.

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