Podcasts about Crufts

Send us a textA tiny new addition is about to make a big impact on Linda's home - and perhaps even the prestigious rings of Crufts! In this delightful conversation, Linda reveals her plans for integrating Bobble, her new toy poodle puppy, into her existing multi-dog household.From thoughtful preparation to training philosophy, Linda shares practical wisdom that challenges conventional thinking about puppy raising. "Every piece of food is going to come from either enrichment or from me," she explains, highlighting how this foundation creates opportunities for bonding and learning from day one. Her approach combines structure with adventure, as Bobble will immediately join her on road trips, training days, and everyday adventures.The conversation takes a serious turn when discussing small dog safety in multi-dog households, with both hosts sharing sobering stories of preventable tragedies. "I just don't leave my dogs," Linda admits, explaining her careful management system that prioritizes safety without sacrificing socialization. This balanced approach extends to her vaccination philosophy as well - she'll have Bobble exploring the world thoughtfully before completing his full vaccination course.Perhaps most refreshing is Linda's commitment to raising a confident small dog rather than a "handbag puppy." As she explains, "The thing I try to coach people with small dogs not to do is pick them up... They need to be able to behave like a dog, work like a dog, have the confidence of a dog on the floor."Whether you're considering adding a puppy to your home or simply enjoy heartwarming dog stories, this episode delivers practical advice wrapped in genuine enthusiasm for the canine-human bond. And if you're inspired by Linda's approach, check out our 10 Days to Perfect Puppy course, currently reduced to just £27 for our listeners.https://absolutedogs.me/perfectpuppy Support the showIf you're loving the podcast, you'll love our NEW Sexier than a Squirrel Dog Training Challenge even more! Get transformational dog training today for only £27!Want even more epic dog training fun and games and solutions to all your dog training struggles? Join us in the AbsoluteDogs Games Club!https://absolutedogs.me/gamesclub Want to take your learning to the next level? Jump into the games-based training membership for passionate dog owners and aspiring trainers that know they want more for themselves and their dog - Pro Dog Trainer Club! https://absolutedogs.me/prodogtrainerclub And while you're here, please leave a review for us and don't forget to hit share and post your biggest lightbulb moment! Remember, no matter what struggles you might be facing with your dog, there is always a game for that!

Viper is a German Shepherd just months off retirement after a colourful career in the West Midlands Police as a Firearms Support Dog. Handler, Police Constable Dave Short gives an insight into how the relationship has evolved over the years with Viper, who was his first police dog. Dave joined the Dog section with 17 years of policing under his belt, but as a newbie in the Dog Unit, learned alongside Viper on the job. It's a varied life, and Dave and his dogs are deployed in a wide range of situations. As Viper heads towards retirement with Dave's family, the newest member of the team is trotting along behind. Six month old German Shepherd, Loki, another has big shoes to fill, but things are looking good so far. This episode of Dogs with Jobs was recorded at Crufts 2025. You may also enjoy these connected episodes: P.D. Chase and the career arc of a general purpose police dog P.D. Meika, who searches for London criminals' cash, drugs and firearms P.D. Ted, the explosives detection dog with the West Midlands Police P.D. Jax the victim recovery dog with Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary Mika, the well being and trauma support dog in the Met Champ, the engagement dog working in child protection in the Victoria police Keo the well being dog in the UK police; and Mabel the emotional support worker in the Fire Service Do you work your dog? Or perhaps you know someone else who might like to come on the show? I love all and any working dogs and am always looking for dogs to interview. Get in touch with me, Kate, via team@shineradio.uk. Find more dogs with interesting jobs. © & ℗ Kate Fairweather, 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Viper is a German Shepherd just months off retirement after a colourful career in the West Midlands Police as a Firearms Support Dog. Handler, Police Constable Dave Short gives an insight into how the relationship has evolved over the years with Viper, who was his first police dog. Dave joined the Dog section with 17 years of policing under his belt, but as a newbie in the Dog Unit, learned alongside Viper on the job. It's a varied life, and Dave and his dogs are deployed in a wide range of situations. As Viper heads towards retirement with Dave's family, the newest member of the team is trotting along behind. Six month old German Shepherd, Loki, another has big shoes to fill, but things are looking good so far. This episode of Dogs with Jobs was recorded at Crufts 2025. You may also enjoy these connected episodes: P.D. Chase and the career arc of a general purpose police dog P.D. Meika, who searches for London criminals' cash, drugs and firearms P.D. Ted, the explosives detection dog with the West Midlands Police P.D. Jax the victim recovery dog with Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary Mika, the well being and trauma support dog in the Met Champ, the engagement dog working in child protection in the Victoria police Keo the well being dog in the UK police; and Mabel the emotional support worker in the Fire Service Do you work your dog? Or perhaps you know someone else who might like to come on the show? I love all and any working dogs and am always looking for dogs to interview. Get in touch with me, Kate, via team@shineradio.uk. Find more dogs with interesting jobs. © & ℗ Kate Fairweather, 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode I am talking with Kat Farrants from the UK about her successes with her Australian Shepherds in high levels of competition. We spend our time talking about dog sports and mindset and all things Aussie competition. It's a great conversation and I am sure you will enjoy more stories about the working Australian Shepherd.  Kat Farrants has owned Aussies for 25 years, and bred for 20 years. She started in obedience with Shanti, her homebred Aussie, at pre-beginners, and in just 4 years, we were working Championship Class, and were the highest placed female Aussie in the crufts Obedience Championships. Her journey with Shanti was meteoritic. She quickly made Shanti's daughter, Gracie the third female Aussie Obedience Champion in history. Gracie is the only living Aussie Obedience Champion, and the only Aussie working Championship Class. For context, Kat has now competed at the Crufts Obedience Championships Five times, and in four of those times, she was the ONLY competitor of females to not have collies. This year, Gracie's been sick, so isn't at the Crufts Obedience Championships, and there are NO DOGS OTHER THAN COLLIES competing! UK obedience is a super tough tough sport, and champions are very few and far between. It's been amazing to have the first homebred female Aussie Champions and first Mother and Daughter champions. Gracie now competes in IGP (Schutzhund) and is the only Aussie to qualify IGP3 in the UK in history, and she has competed at National level in IGP. We are working towards the qualifiers for the world championships, where she is competing against Malis and GSD's and is aiming to be the first Aussie worldwide to compete at the IGP World Championships. Kat occasionally breeds, under the Solarwind affix, and she runs the Mindset for Dog Sports Membership, she is known as the Dog Sports Coach. The secret to Kat's success? Is it's all in the mind (and with Aussies this is the most important thing of all!) Find Kat's videos and websites below: https://www.youtube.com/@Dogsportcoachkat https://www.thedogsportcoach.co.uk/   Connect with Jacqueline Tinker: Lessons, trained dogs, occasional puppies, clinics, and trials Phone number: 817-948-8825 www.stockdogtrainer.com www.intinctiveaussie.com www.workingaussiesource.com

This week on Drama School Dropout I am joined by the amazing, Rachel Leskovac! We chat about Waterloo Road memories, dream Strictly Come Dancing partners, movement on stage, Spend Spend Spend, The Traitors, Rachel's Coronation Street journey, Shameless, The Naked Neds, pub lock-ins, the death of a cheap McDonald's, killing Chlo, introducing sign language into Waterloo Road, Coral's upcoming Crufts storyline, ‘Joey' acting, balancing real-life friendships, and returning to theatre."Submit your story for Stage Right or Stage Shite: https://forms.gle/1p296t4Uu1F1XVvN9Host: Ingram NobleGuest: Rachel LeskovacProducers: Heather Spiden & Ingram NobleLinks:Ingram's Instagram: @ingramnobleRachel's Instagram: @rachelleskovacGET YOUR TICKETS FOR THE NAKED NEDS: www.thenakedneds.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/dramaschooldropout

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!

On today's show:  10am-11am Conor McGregor's White House remarks draw criticism from Irish leaders Imirce project at University of Galway awarded nearly €300,000 grant Galway Bay FM'S Valerie Hughes wins big at Crufts

On today's show:  10am-11am Conor McGregor's White House remarks draw criticism from Irish leaders Imirce project at University of Galway awarded nearly €300,000 grant Galway Bay FM'S Valerie Hughes wins big at Crufts

This was the week that two PETA protestors received the beating of all beatings whilst protesting the selective breeding that is synonymous with Crifts Dog Show; one was repeatedly punched by security services; the other was thrown out of his wheelchair. Just the positive PR that dog breeding needed, right?!As well as this story, Elena, Mark & Ant look at eight other news articles from the vegan & animal rights space from the last week or so.****************Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Week podcast, we aim to keep listeners (& ourselves) informed & up-to-date with the latest developments that affect vegans & non-human animals; giving insight, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.Each week we look through news stories from the past 7 days in the world of veganism & animal rights.If you spot any news stories that might catch our fancy, or have an idea for a discussion topic, get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com.******************This week's stories:https://www.peta.org.uk/blog/crufts-2025/ https://mexiconewsdaily.com/news/profepa-shuts-down-dolphin-show-hotel-barcelo-riviera-maya/ https://www.theanimalreader.com/2025/03/09/us-butterfly-population-dropped-at-an-alarming-rate/ https://politicalemails.org/messages/1742171 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c2d4j15redwo https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2025/03/12/2003833290 https://inews.co.uk/news/world/spain-bullfighting-film-director-debate-3572577 https://theecologist.org/2025/mar/11/animal-rights-activist https://inews.co.uk/news/politics/brexit-reset-could-force-uk-lower-standards-animal-rights-3573162 ****************Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day!Elena, Mark & Ant

2025 år Crufts blev vitt, rött och grönt! Italien var det dominerande landet när det gäller framgångar. Detta avsnitt tar upp vad som hände där och vilka hundar det gick allra bäst för.

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Mark Carney The anti Trump numbers man who may force the UK to take a side Crufts 2025 Whippet from Italy called Miuccia wins best in show Government to pledge to clean up Windermere What happens when a plane passenger dies during a flight Home Secretary rejects Sir David Amess inquiry appeal Lawyer investigating Reform UK row contradicts MP Rupert Lowes statement Man forced to pay dead fathers 3,000 Birmingham Clean Air Zone fines Essex couple fined 1,500 after migrant hid on motorhome Two UK diplomats expelled from Russia for spying, state media reports North Korean hackers cash out hundreds of millions from 1.5bn ByBit hack

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv What happens when a plane passenger dies during a flight Essex couple fined 1,500 after migrant hid on motorhome North Korean hackers cash out hundreds of millions from 1.5bn ByBit hack Lawyer investigating Reform UK row contradicts MP Rupert Lowes statement Mark Carney The anti Trump numbers man who may force the UK to take a side Two UK diplomats expelled from Russia for spying, state media reports Home Secretary rejects Sir David Amess inquiry appeal Crufts 2025 Whippet from Italy called Miuccia wins best in show Government to pledge to clean up Windermere Man forced to pay dead fathers 3,000 Birmingham Clean Air Zone fines

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Two UK diplomats expelled from Russia for spying, state media reports Crufts 2025 Whippet from Italy called Miuccia wins best in show North Korean hackers cash out hundreds of millions from 1.5bn ByBit hack Essex couple fined 1,500 after migrant hid on motorhome Home Secretary rejects Sir David Amess inquiry appeal Government to pledge to clean up Windermere Man forced to pay dead fathers 3,000 Birmingham Clean Air Zone fines Mark Carney The anti Trump numbers man who may force the UK to take a side Lawyer investigating Reform UK row contradicts MP Rupert Lowes statement What happens when a plane passenger dies during a flight

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Man forced to pay dead fathers 3,000 Birmingham Clean Air Zone fines Home Secretary rejects Sir David Amess inquiry appeal Lawyer investigating Reform UK row contradicts MP Rupert Lowes statement Essex couple fined 1,500 after migrant hid on motorhome Government to pledge to clean up Windermere North Korean hackers cash out hundreds of millions from 1.5bn ByBit hack Mark Carney The anti Trump numbers man who may force the UK to take a side Two UK diplomats expelled from Russia for spying, state media reports Crufts 2025 Whippet from Italy called Miuccia wins best in show What happens when a plane passenger dies during a flight

What’s trending on socials? Barbara Friedman joins us in studio to give us the scoop See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to this carefully curated episode. We begin with the admin section before moving on to toddler Crufts, ear health and pet anal glands... Enjoy! Plus, Fi speaks to actress Jodie Whittaker about her new show 'Toxic Town'. The next book club pick has been announced! 'Eight Months on Ghazzah Street' is by Hilary Mantel.If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi@times.radioFollow us on Instagram! @janeandfiPodcast Producer: Eve SalusburyExecutive Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PRESS REVIEW – Monday, March 10: The Canadian papers react to Mark Carney winning the Liberal leadership race, as he is set to become the country's next PM. Also, JD Vance's cousin gives an interview detailing his time on the frontline in Ukraine. Plus, former tennis star Sergiy Stakhovsky discusses fighting for his country. Elsewhere, the Kuwaiti government has stripped thousands of people of their nationality over the past year. Finally, an Italian pooch wins the top prize at “Crufts”.

This week Anna pops back briefly from this year's Crufts in Birmingham to update Mike who couldn't make it up there himself (again!)It's all sold out but for next year or more information click hereFollow Anna on:https://annawebb.co.uk We encourage you to feed your dog raw and believe Paleo Ridge is the best place to start!Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productionshttps://podpeopleproductions.co.uk/ Music by Mike Hanson Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd @gruffpawtraits Art work by https://jaijo.com

In this episode Mirabelle's enthusing about her trip to Crufts, plus we have some exciting developments in the pond. Asher and I are visiting London to celebrate his birthday, and Eden's sharing about a new favourite book series, using her scientific calculator and a church youth weekend away.

Reporting from Crufts, the best known dog show in the world. On International Women's Day, we hear from Police Constable Sue Cheek, who was the first woman instructor in the West Midlands Police's Dog Unit. Police Dog Chase has already shown his superb recall and restraint in the ring earlier in the day. He'll be taking a starring role in the main arena later as part of the Dog Unit's traditional display...In a show that is half drama, half panto, the dogs thrill the packed audience with their abilities to quel disorder, apprehend burglars and bring down suspects. Sue takes a few minutes out to chat with Dogs with Dogs presenter, Kate Fairweather about an illustrious career within the West Midlands Police. It's a last hurah for them all, since both Chase and her specialist explosives dog, Trev, retire alongside her in a few months time - a chance to do all the things together as pets, which you simply can't do as a police dog. You may also enjoy these connected episodes: P.D. Meika, who searches for London criminals' cash, drugs and firearms P.D. Ted, the explosives detection dog with the West Midlands Police P.D. Jax the victim recovery dog with Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary Mika, the well being and trauma support dog in the Met Champ, the engagement dog working in child protection in the Victoria police Keo the well being dog in the UK police; and Mabel the emotional support worker in the Fire Service Do you work your dog? Or perhaps you know someone else who might like to come on the show? I love all and any working dogs and am always looking for dogs to interview. Get in touch with me, Kate, via team@shineradio.uk. Find more dogs with interesting jobs. © & ℗ Kate Fairweather, 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reporting from Crufts, the best known dog show in the world. On International Women's Day, we hear from Police Constable Sue Cheek, who was the first woman instructor in the West Midlands Police's Dog Unit. Police Dog Chase has already shown his superb recall and restraint in the ring earlier in the day. He'll be taking a starring role in the main arena later as part of the Dog Unit's traditional display...In a show that is half drama, half panto, the dogs thrill the packed audience with their abilities to quel disorder, apprehend burglars and bring down suspects. Sue takes a few minutes out to chat with Dogs with Dogs presenter, Kate Fairweather about an illustrious career within the West Midlands Police. It's a last hurah for them all, since both Chase and her specialist explosives dog, Trev, retire alongside her in a few months time - a chance to do all the things together as pets, which you simply can't do as a police dog. You may also enjoy these connected episodes: P.D. Meika, who searches for London criminals' cash, drugs and firearms P.D. Ted, the explosives detection dog with the West Midlands Police P.D. Jax the victim recovery dog with Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary Mika, the well being and trauma support dog in the Met Champ, the engagement dog working in child protection in the Victoria police Keo the well being dog in the UK police; and Mabel the emotional support worker in the Fire Service Do you work your dog? Or perhaps you know someone else who might like to come on the show? I love all and any working dogs and am always looking for dogs to interview. Get in touch with me, Kate, via team@shineradio.uk. Find more dogs with interesting jobs. © & ℗ Kate Fairweather, 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Greetings BookshelversWe are coming to you a few days late this week as the team is currently knee dee in Crufts shenanigans. If anyone of you are visiting Crufts this year do pop by and see us at Hall 3 stand 117 as we'd love to meet some podcast listeners!Todays offering has been a long time coming. As many of know PACT are a member organisation of the Animal Behaviour and Training Council (ABTC). We set up a special podcast to speak to Hanne Grice and Jane Williams so they could tell you folks all about the ABTC. We took a whole bunch of Bookshelver questions and amalgamated them to ask Hanne and Jane. We had a blast exploring its structure, purpose, and the importance of being a registered practitioner. We talk about the rigorous assessment processes, the need for regulation in the industry, and our (and others) community's role in supporting that mission. Hanne and Jane also talk about the importance of ethical training and the ongoing efforts to improve standards within the animal behaviour and training sector. We tried our best to get all questions answered but we did have time constraints that meant we couldn't get to them all. We'll just have to invite them back :) You'll get the idea of just how passionate we all are about the importance of open communication and ethical considerations in our industry.Link to find out more about the ABTC:  https://abtc.org.uk/Link to get a DOGX ticket at a discounted rate until 10th march 2025: https://www.pact-dogs.com/dogx2025Link to interesting paper all about regulation: https://docs.lib.purdue.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1011&context=paij  Link to interesting paper all about regulation: https://docs.lib.purdue.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1011&context=paij

Send us a textAre you ready to experience the rush of participating in one of the world's most prestigious dog agility competitions? Join us as we delve into the journey of Teri and her beloved dog, Jasper, who is stepping into the limelight at Crufts for the very first time. This episode captures the excitement, nerves, and valuable insights that come with preparing for such a significant event in the dog agility scene.Teri shares her heartfelt story of how she has dreamt of competing at Crufts for as long as she can remember, inspired by childhood experiences spent watching the show with her grandmother. We'll explore the unshakeable relationship between Teri and Jasper and what went into preparation for their big day.You'll hear practical advice on various aspects of preparing for the event—how to manage nerves, the importance of ensuring your dog's comfort, and essential logistics for event day. The discussion highlights the significance of understanding the venue, navigating backstage experiences, and advocating for your dog's needs amidst the competition pressure.Moreover, we discuss how to balance the thrill of competition with the joy of simple moments spent together with your dog. Whether you're a seasoned competitor or a newcomer to the agility world, this conversation will leave you inspired and informed about tackling the challenges and joys that come with competing at events like Crufts. Join us on this incredible journey, and don't forget to subscribe, share, and leave your thoughts!Support the showIf you're loving the podcast, you'll love our NEW Sexier than a Squirrel Dog Training Challenge even more! Get transformational dog training today for only £27!Want even more epic dog training fun and games and solutions to all your dog training struggles? Join us in the AbsoluteDogs Games Club!https://absolutedogs.me/gamesclub Want to take your learning to the next level? Jump into the games-based training membership for passionate dog owners and aspiring trainers that know they want more for themselves and their dog - Pro Dog Trainer Club! https://absolutedogs.me/prodogtrainerclub And while you're here, please leave a review for us and don't forget to hit share and post your biggest lightbulb moment! Remember, no matter what struggles you might be facing with your dog, there is always a game for that!

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Darragh Bourke from Ballyneety is bringing The Big Park Podcast to Crufts! He will provide exclusive interviews with dogs and their humans throughout the event, and chatted to Joe about what to expect. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A trial has heard a Canterbury woman fatally stabbed her estranged husband repeatedly in the chest and through the heart, before storing his body - dressed in his underwear - in a cupboard in her bedroom.The discovery of the 65-year-old's remains was made on July 11 last year after a police officer investigating his disappearance and experienced in homicide enquiries recognised a distinctive "sickly smell" emanating from foliage.Also in today's podcast, reports of anti-social behaviour have dropped across Kent, but is still an issue for some towns.You can hear from a business owner in Thanet who says it's got so bad it's putting people off shopping there. The family of a much-loved wife and mum who was found drowned in a river have spoken for the first time.Stella Toner suffered from mental health issues and alcohol addiction and went missing from the family home in Strood – her daughter has now become patron of the charity that offered her support. Plans to convert a disused school block into a £2.5m facility for children with Special Educational Needs have been given the go-ahead.It'll take over the two-storey building in Minster which had previously been used by the troubled Oasis Academy. And a recue dog from Strood has been named as a finalist for the Crufts hero award.Tilly was found abandoned in a plastic washing basket in the middle of a roundabout when she was just four weeks old but she now visits prisons, schools and care homes across the county – you can hear from her owner. 

Send us a textThis episode emphasizes the joy of participation, the thrill of goal setting, and the empowerment found in staying true to one's passion.Ever wondered why some of us feel the thrill of competition more fiercely than others? Join us as we unravel the psychology behind competitive motivation in dog training. Discover how personality traits like agreeableness and neuroticism influence our competitive instincts and shape our behaviour in the arena.The emotional bond with our dogs is at the heart of competitive dog sports. Hear personal anecdotes about the transformation from a grumpy, mistake-fearing competitor to someone who embraces the journey and laughs at blunders. With stories of two distinct dogs, we explore the importance of valuing their unique traits and adjusting our approaches to foster stronger connections, even when those bonds don't form easily at first. The magic lies in appreciating each dog's individuality and nurturing a deeper relationship through understanding.Competitive dog sports can be addictive, drawing enthusiasts in with a love for dogs and a vibrant community spirit. Learn about grit, resilience, and the emotional intelligence of dogs in this engaging narrative that spans from local competitions to the grand stage of events like Crufts. Whether you're chasing victory or celebrating small wins, the camaraderie of dog lovers worldwide is a testament to the shared passion that keeps us all in the game. Support the showIf you're loving the podcast, you'll love our NEW Sexier than a Squirrel Dog Training Challenge even more! Get transformational dog training today for only £27!Want even more epic dog training fun and games and solutions to all your dog training struggles? Join us in the AbsoluteDogs Games Club!And while you're here, please leave a review for us and don't forget to hit share and post your biggest lightbulb moment! Remember, no matter what struggles you might be facing with your dog, there is always a game for that!

It's America's Got Talent meets Crufts in this week's escape room from Mairi. Mike, Jamie and Bailey don their sequined leotards and prove that you can teach an old human new tricks as they puzzle their way to the stage to impress the intimidating Simon Howl.   Puzzle Master: Mairi Nolan Solvers: Mike Collins, Jamie Gibbs, Emma Bailey Episode art: Dom Jordan Editor: Jamie Gibbs   All links to our social media profiles and our Patreon programme over at https://linktr.ee/theinfiniteescaperoom

I det här avsnittet får du ta del av vad som hände på My Dog 2025. Detta är Nordens största hundevenemangen och själva utställningarna har blivit världsberömda, som några av de bästa utställningarna i Europa!Årets Utställningshund 2024SKK Dog Show - Katalog, resultat, kritikerVästra Kennelklubbens instagramsidaVästra Kennelklubbens facebooksidaVästra KennelklubbenMyDOG | - Nordens största hundevenemangVinn Mer på Crufts - online coachingOm du vill ha mer information anmäla ditt intresse ska du sända mig en e-mail. Jag kommer engagera mig i dig och din hund och hjälpa dig på olika sätt att nå dina mål nu när du har anmält dig till Crufts 2025. Om du vill veta mer om vad du får hjälp med och hur du anmäler dig och betalar ska du kontakta mig viainfo@mikaelnilssonshowdogs.com skriv "Vinn Mer på Crufts" i ämnesfältet

Ben Youngs and Dan Cole take their podcast kit to Manchester to document a weekend as Premiership rugby players. They room together, share maltesers and give you an hour by hour guide to away games. Which is mainly just eating.  Ben takes part in a Crufts-style event for Topps Tiles, Pat Lam's one thousand touches sounds exhausting, and there is no neat way of eating popcorn.  Get tickets for our live shows: https://fkpscorpioent.com/en/events/for-the-love-of-rugby-presents-draft-night Subscribe to our new YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@LoveOfRugby

In this episode of the Burnout Podcast, host Skip O interviews Pete Lewin, a retired paramedic who has dedicated his life to helping others through the unique bond between humans and dogs. Pete shares his journey from being a paramedic to using his Newfoundland dogs for emotional support and rescue work, particularly focusing on mental health for first responders and children with disabilities. He recounts personal experiences that shaped his advocacy for water safety and the therapeutic benefits of swimming with dogs. The conversation highlights the importance of community support, recognition of mental health struggles, and the transformative power of canine companionship.TakeawaysPete Lewin is a retired paramedic with a passion for helping others.He uses Newfoundland dogs for emotional support and rescue work.Personal experiences, including a near-drowning, shaped his advocacy for water safety.Swimming with dogs has therapeutic benefits for mental health.Pete's work has gained recognition, including winning the hero dog of the year at Crufts.Community support is vital for mental health initiatives.The bond between humans and dogs can be life-changing.Pete encourages open conversations about mental health struggles.He emphasizes the importance of not keeping feelings to oneself.The team behind Pete's work is crucial for its success.PLEASE SUPPORT THIS PODCAST BY TAKING A LOOK AT OUR SPONSORSThrottle & Thrive First Responder Addiction Recovery: https://throttleandthrive.com/AdvoCast: https://advocast.mediaPODCAST WEBSITE:https://burntoutpodcast.orgBURNT OUT CREW:Host: Skip OMental Health Minute: Melissa HSunday Support Zoom Meeting Facilitator: Jeff DBonus Episode Host: Capt. Chuck BrayExecutive Producer: Shawn P NealBrought to you by AdvoCastEPISODE HASHTAGS:#firefighter #firstresponder #ems #emt #police #lawenforcement #military #trauma #mentalhealth #USMC #military

Host Laura Reeves is joined by Bo Bengtson, legendary breeder, judge and author of The Whippet: An Authoritative Look at the Breed's Past, Present and Future. Questions for Bo: [caption id="attachment_12997" align="alignleft" width="490"] Bo Bengtson judging the American Whippet Club National Specialty.[/caption] 1) This is your fourth edition of the quintessential book, “The Whippet,” first published in 1985. What made you want to update it again? What will readers find that is new? I guess it's pretty unusual for a dog book that was published that long ago to be reprinted, but it was last published in a much enlarged edition in 2010 and so much has happened in Whippets in the last 15 years! Whippets have become one of the most popular breeds at many shows: Crufts in England has had about 400 for the last few years, only Labs and Goldens have more... I have judged a show with 250 Whippets in Sweden, they have a Sighthound show in Germany that has 235 Whippets as a top figure, and it has become amazingly popular in many countries where you wouldn't necessarily expect it: the big shows in e.g. Poland all have more than 100 exhibits NOW.  The 2024 FCI World Dog Show was held in Croatia last month and there were 171 Whippets entered, which is fairly typical figure for the World Shows. And there are over 6,000 entries from the Czech Republic alone to the Internet's Whippet  Archive, so that's probably the  next big Whippet country!  USA doesn't have the biggest registration figures, but the American Whippet Club holds a National Specialty in April every year that is the largest in the world, sometimes with more than 600 Whippets present and over 1,200 entries.  I made a point of including all countries that have affected the world population in some way. Did you know that there is a world class Whippet breeder in South Korea that often wins in Europe and works with American bloodllines? I read parts of that 1985 book recently … It's not a bad little book for its time and a lot of the content is in later editions also, but it's fairly typical of breed books then, both in scope and size. Not many photos and all black and white, but I'll always remember how proud I was to get into Foyles Bookstore on Charing Cross Road in London and seeing my book on the shelf there! To get back to the new book, I'm so grateful that Denise Flaim convinced me to update it! The book is available both on Amazon and via Denise's RevodanaPublishing.com —they did a beautiful job: the book is much bigger than I expected — I don't know why I didn't expect that because I know that we added a lot of text and about 200 photos of winners from the last 15 years. Anyway, it weighs about 3.25 pounds, covers 530 pages, and when I took an advance copy to the National specialty in Tennessee in April, one reader actually started to cry because it was so beautiful!!  2) Share with our listeners some of the fascinating breed history you have gathered over the years, from its humble beginnings hunting hares, to its popularity as “the poor man's greyhound,” to today. Well, of course the Whippet became popularly known as the favorite dog of the poor mining families in the North of England in the 1800s. There was organized racing with considerable sums to the winners, so of course the dogs were really well taken care of and in fact fed much better than the people. What's really amazing is how many people turned out to watch the races: there are some grainy black and white films still in existence from the late 1800s, and they prove...

In-between the UEFA Euros, the Cricket World cup, the horse racing, the snail world championships, Crufts, Cat of the Year show - the boys have managed to get together, talk Star Wars and get a show out.  Vehicle face off asks the question 'will Richard continue to hand out the award to Spoons', probably yes.  Rebel briefings sees a catch up with Chris Fawcett to hear about his Big Pick 3 (no, its not the Nostril Rummaging Championships).  And we hi-five Hayjax to find out how many crusty second hand bedsheets Andy Preston owns in the licensee section. All the usual japes and tomfoolery. 

ABOUT NANCY BIRTWHISTLE AND THE BIG BAKEOVER, FRIDAYS AT 8PM ON THE CW Bakery expert, business professional and author Nancy Birtwhistle has been baking for her whole life. Starting out alongside her grandmother, she honed her craft over the years eventually becoming the Season 5 winner ofThe Great British Bake Off. Now, Nancy is on a mission traveling across America to save struggling bakeries. With the help of her master carpenter, Erik Curtis, she reimagines and revamps recipes, renovates storefronts and puts passionate pastry makers on a path to success.  From Velvet Hammer Media, THE BIG BAKEOVER is executive produced by Rebecca Quinn, Jennifer O'Connell and Tim Warren.NANCY BIRTWHISTLE BIOThere's more to Great British Bake Off 2014 winner Nancy Birtwhistle than meets the eye. Birtwhistle is a self-taught home baker who only took up baking seriously when she retired from her full-time job as a practice manager for a GP's surgery. And, like everything she turns her hand to, she became rather good at it.Full of energy and brimming with ideas, Birtwhistle's is a force of nature and whether it's growing her own fruit and vegetables to use in her recipes, rearing poultry (including the Christmas turkey), training her dog (who made it to Crufts) or getting a degree at age 40, she doesn't do things by halves.Born and brought up in Hull and the surrounding areas, Birtwhistle's first memories of baking are Christmas baking with her grandmother. "I now realize that she did indeed have a significant part to play in my love of baking. She was a true home baker and never used a recipe book."Through devouring books, taking tips and inspiration from people she meets and lots and lots of trial and error,Birtwhistle has acquired an incredible breadth of baking knowledge. She loves the creativity of baking and the simple rewards of watching others enjoy something she's baked. Now a grandmother herself, Birtwhistle is determined to pass on her skills and knowledge to the next generation and show people that with a little bit of time, a lot of patience and a few simple ingredients, you really can make a perfect showstopper.Birtwhistle is a natural teacher and can regularly be seen giving demonstrations at large-scale food events. She has appeared at The Good Food Show, The Cake and Bake Show and countless regional food festivals. She is also an accomplished speaker who is comfortable telling her story to many audiences as diverse as the Women's Institute to a room of female banking staff.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/i-am-refocused-radio--2671113/support.

Juniors' Best Advice: Always Strive to Improve Octavia Stensen, Best Junior at Westminster Kennel Club this year, joins host Laura Reeves for the behind the scenes story of how a non-dog show kid just capped off the triple crown of junior showmanship, having also won Best Junior at the AKC National Championship and made finals in Juniors at Crufts. Stensen's family acquired a Norwegian Buhund when she was 10 years old. Her first time in the ring left her in tears, but she persevered and nine years later she reached the pinnacle of the sport for juniors. “We ended up getting Fiona and she became our new pet but the one catch of it was that we had to get her grand champion," Stensen said. "I was like, ‘I'll do it. I don't even know what that means but I will do it. I don't even know what this entails or what I'm doing in this, but I am going to do it.' And so it started from there and it wasn't easy by any means. “I went to bed that night (after my first ring experience) thinking, I can do better and I can do better here and I could have done this and I'm gonna do that next time,” Stensen said. “And there was a next time, you know what I mean? There was like that idea of the future. “I did eventually get her Grand and she is now our pet and we have since then bred her and got my heart dog out of that, Pineapple. [caption id="attachment_12963" align="alignleft" width="426"] Octavia Stensen with her mom and Pineapple after the WKC Best Junior win.[/caption] “I am so, so lucky both my mom and my dad have been so supportive, but my mom really steps up. My dad is like, I'll pay the bills, but my mom is like, I'm going to be here next to you and I'm going to travel with you to all of these things and I couldn't be more grateful for that. “They have definitely supported me in more ways than I could have ever, ever asked for. I mean, after winning at Orlando and walking out of the ring and then being like, so I guess I need to go to London now. And they were like, ‘okay, so let's figure out how we're going to finance that.' Stensen's advice to juniors coming up is always have fun and never stop improving. “It is so, so hard to get caught up in the competition and freaking yourself out and getting all nervous but this is meant to be fun. It's all for fun. We are coming to these things to have a good time, we're not coming to these things to torture ourselves with nerves. Listen to your mentors and your peers and you can always be better. You can consistently improve. I mean, there's never a moment in your life where you can stop getting better at things.”

Oh My Dog's first LIVE podcast at Islington Assembly Hall. Part Two is the second half: Jack & Seann welcome Oh My Dog's Dog Expert, Simon Parry-Moreno, and he answers questions from the audience. Jack, Seann & Producer Sara get asked about things going wrong on the pod. And we get to relive Seann's police dog takedown at Crufts. The Oh My Dog theme tune is played live too! Head over to @omdpod to see video clips of the OMD Live! Follow @juniperomd on Instagram too Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sonali Shah is a freelance broadcaster best known for being one of the faces of BBC Events and BBC Sport and before that, a long-serving presenter of Newsround. Currently a host of The National Lottery Live on Saturday nights, Radio 4's Today programme sport bulletins and BBC One's Escape to the Country, Sonali was part of the presentation teams for Delhi 2010, London 2012 and Glasgow 2014 and joined the BBC Crimewatch team in 2015. Sonly was part of the BBC's team for the Queen's 90th birthday, the Royal Wedding, the Lord Mayor's Show, Wimbledon, the London Marathon, the Boat Race, the Epsom Derby and the 2011 Cricket World Cup. Sonali was also part of Channel 4's coverage of Crufts and the Richard III reburial. She has produced and presented news and business programmes on the World Service and Radio 5 live .Sonali Shah is guest number 389 on My Time Capsule and chats to Michael Fenton Stevens about the five things she'd like to put in a time capsule; four she'd like to preserve and one she'd like to bury and never have to think about again .Follow Sonali Shah on Twitter and Instagram: @SonaliShah .Follow My Time Capsule on Twitter, Instagram & Facebook: @MyTCpod .Follow Michael Fenton Stevens on Twitter: @fentonstevens and Instagram @mikefentonstevens .Produced and edited by John Fenton-Stevens for Cast Off Productions .Music by Pass The Peas Music .Artwork by matthewboxall.com .This podcast is proud to be associated with the charity Viva! Providing theatrical opportunities for hundreds of young people . Get bonus episodes and ad-free listening by becoming a team member with Acast+! Your support will help us to keep making My Time Capsule. Join our team now! https://plus.acast.com/s/mytimecapsule. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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!

What is your focus on the dog world? Take my word for it; it's got problems. Focus there! We worry too much about other people's problems and not our own area of interest. Did you watch Crufts? Yeah, there's a problem. and unfortunately, problems in one sphere of the dog world begin to impact all spheres. That's when we see regulation. if you don't like it, start by cleaning up your own puddle.   Follow my training! Instagram The High Drive Dog More online training! Fenzi Dog Sports Academy

In our recent podcast, we explored the challenging situation encountered by LickiMat, a small, pet-friendly business, embroiled in a digital controversy. This enterprise, renowned for its pet care innovations, unexpectedly became the target of online backlash due to its collaboration with a balanced dog trainer at the prestigious Crufts event. This incident highlights the volatile nature of online communities and the swift impact of digital activism on businesses, particularly those in the pet industry. The backlash against LickiMat was sparked by their decision to include a balanced dog trainer at their Crufts stand. While this decision was intended to demonstrate their commitment to pet welfare, it inadvertently led to significant online uproar. This reaction underscores the powerful influence of digital platforms in amplifying collective actions, especially when driven by emotional responses rather than informed discussions. Furthermore, the incident with LickiMat serves as a stark reminder of the 'cancel culture' phenomenon prevalent in today's digital age. This trend, where groups swiftly mobilise to boycott or condemn businesses or individuals, can have disproportionate effects, particularly on small enterprises. In the case of LickiMat, the intense scrutiny and criticism were not only overwhelming but also diverged from the principles of constructive dialogue and mutual understanding. As businesses navigate the complex digital landscape, the LickiMat episode offers valuable lessons. It underscores the necessity for companies, especially in the pet sector, to exercise caution and strategic foresight in their digital engagements. Moreover, it highlights the importance of fostering open, respectful dialogues and prioritising empathy and transparency in all online interactions. In doing so, businesses can better manage and mitigate the risks associated with digital backlash, ensuring a more resilient and positive online presence.Support Lickimat by buying a product and letting the company know that the bullies who are holding a gun to their heads don't always get their way. https://lickimat.com/ Further details looking for great dog trainers and supporters of the canine paradigm? Below is a vast array of people and business's who stand by us, donate to our running costs and do great things for the canine community. Glenn runs and has almost everything canine related at, Canine Evolution or Pet Resorts Australia Pat has a full range of coaching and dog training services at Operant Canine You can support our show and get extra content right here on our Patreon page. Everything goes into keeping the show running and we love all the wonderful people who are part of that community. If you're not sure how, just ask us. You can get our full range of our Merch at our Teespring store here You can help us by spreading the word amongst the canine community or even suggesting a special guest to interview. If you need to find out how to listen to our podcast, go here We have a YOUTUBE channel that you can subscribe to now If you enjoyed the podcast, please review us on Itunes, spotify and any other podcast directory Details on joining the IACP can be found here. If you're not in it you should be! Understand? Check out Dogs Playing for Life! A rescue process changing dogs lives across the USA For more details on how to help our friends at Peggy's Promise, you can find all the details on how to do that on their website. They are our rescue charity of choice. Support our supporters Narelle Cooke's raw feeding guide for dogs here. Narelle has her own podcast on all podcast directories called Natural Health for people and pets. Check it out in person. Looking for the best, human grade supplement range for your dogs? Check out Canine Ceuticals. Now available in the USA. SHOW SPONSOR Jason Firmin Einzweck Dog quip SHOW SPONSOR The motorcycle dog kennel by Rowdy Hound SHOW SPONS...

What to Do at WKC from the Queen of Queens [caption id="attachment_12785" align="alignleft" width="353"] Host Laura Reeves and Denise Flaim at Crufts '24.[/caption] Denise Flaim, lifelong resident of Queens, joins host Laura Reeves with a personal guided tour of what to do while at Westminster Kennel Club, slated for May 11, 13-14 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens. “Queens is not like Manhattan, first of all,” Flaim said. “Queens scares people, I think because like all the boroughs, it's not laid out in a grid pattern …. OK, so there are street names, the streets curve and all this. Well, you know, New York is the city of neighborhoods. And if you know the neighborhood, you can find your way around. So I'm going to give you a couple of neighborhoods to go to. “Let me preface this by saying don't drive anywhere people. OK? First of all, you're not going to find parking.  Second of all, you have a 37% chance of being involved in an incident of road rage... And then you've got to know how to parallel park.... So take an Uber. They're everywhere. [caption id="attachment_12783" align="alignright" width="437"] The Parkside in Queens is a historic Italian restaurant.[/caption] “First of all, you've got the Parkside restaurant, OK? Parkside Restaurant is probably one of the few remaining white tablecloth, red sauce, old Italian restaurants. It's phenomenal. You go in there, you order a glass of wine or carafe of wine and you get your eggplant parm. And it's going to be very New York. It's going to be lots of neighborhood guys. It's going to be a typical New York City Italian restaurant. The likes of which has basically been eradicated off the face of the earth. But this is the real deal. [caption id="attachment_12782" align="alignleft" width="536"] Bocce games in Spaghetti Park are quintessential New York.[/caption] “After you have your amazing meal at the Parkside, you're going to go one block to the Lemon Ice King of Corona, from which that television show got its name, and apparently it's been featured on The King of Queens or whatever. You're going to order. You don't have to just have a lemon ice. You could have a spumoni ice. You can have a chocolate ice. It goes on forever and ever. Pistachio, my personal favorite. Then you're gonna take your ice …. and you're going to go across the street to what is called Spaghetti Park. In the right weather, you will find the Bocce courts above, with septuagenarian and octogenarian Italian men in their slouchy sweaters and their caps playing Bocce. You will then not disturb the bocce play just because that's not going to end well. You're not going to ask to play, but you're going to watch because really, that, is New York. “Now for something completely different. Flushing, Queens. You can go to Chinatown in Manhattan. But just as amazing is the Chinatown in Flushing, Queens. And I want you to go to a place called the New World Mall … on your right you're going to see this Asian supermarket that's got everything. I don't want you to be distracted by the supermarket. You can get that on the way up. I want you to go down the escalator. To the subterranean food court that has every (food) you could possibly want, every cuisine. “It has Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Vietnamese, Taiwanese. You name it, it's there. You can get pho. You can eat bullfrog. There are all the amazing Chinese aunties making hand done dumplings, hand rolled. Bubble tea, the whole thing. OK? It is amazing. You would never know that it is there.

Visit us at shapedbydog.com    Have you ever been triggered by social media dramas about dog training methods? It's likely something we all experience. There was a recent incident at Crufts that flowed into the social channels this week that had a lot of thoughts flooding into my brain, including the question of how can we, as a community of dog loving reinforcement-based trainers, show up as our best selves when we get triggered by things out of our control? I'd love to open a dialogue on this topic and want to convey the compassion and empathy I have for everybody when sharing my experiences and observations in this episode. I understand that, for many, it might be a difficult conversation.    In this episode you'll hear:   • About fog training, controversy and social media dramas. • That we can all be triggered by differing dog training methods. • Thoughts on the core values of reinforcement-based training. • Why I'm not the same person or dog trainer I was 30 years ago. • My experience with being a guest on a podcast with a balanced dog trainer. • Insights into the evolution of dog training perspectives over time. • Why I called Jean Donaldson and had an enlightening conversation. • That we need grace and compassion for ourselves, and the big question.   Resources:   1. Crufts International Dog Show - https://crufts.org.uk/ 2. Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show - https://www.westminsterkennelclub.org/ 3. LickiMat Website - https://lickimat.com/ 4. Podcast Episode 253: 7 Ways To Instantly Make Your Dog's Life Better - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/253/ 5. *Book: The Forever Dog by Dr. Karen Becker and Rodney Habib - https://geni.us/forever-dog  6. Podcast Episode 175: Food Luring VS Shaping In Dog Training: How Science Changed How I Teach Dogs - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/175/ 7. YouTube Playlist: Susan Garrett's Dog Training Philosophy and Training Processes - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy2An5_3KqDPqFVV6J6dYsYx&feature=shared 8. YouTube Playlist: Mastery of Positive Reinforcement Based Dog Training - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy20_Ko8p2SaE6B2IT4o6g6K 9. Podcast Episode 196: Why Mastering Reinforcement Is The Linchpin To Reinforcement Based Dog Training - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/196/ 10. YouTube Playlist: The Heart / Mind Connection Side of Dog Training with Susan Garrett - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy1ruLW0CujlHgzCiTLK2Rfh 11. Podcast: Unlocking Us with Brené Brown - https://brenebrown.com/podcast/the-near-and-far-enemies-of-fierce-compassion-part-1-of-2/  12. Podcast Episode 7: You, Your Dog, Maslow and Lizard Brain - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/7/ 13. Podcast Episode 91: Why Judgement Does Not Help People Or Dogs: ItsYerChoice LWT - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/91/ 14. Shaped by Dog Podcast Episodes Site Index - https://dogsthat.com/podcast-all-episodes/ 15. Book: Shaping Success by Susan Garrett - https://dogsthat.com/product/shaping-success-2/ 16. Podcast Episode 196: Why Mastering Reinforcement Is The Linchpin To Reinforcement Based Dog Training (Buzz Retrieve Video) - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/196/ 17. Podcast Episode 197: Outsmarting Distractions: How To Use Environmental Reinforcement in Dog Training - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/197/ 18. Jean Donaldson Academy for Dog Trainers - https://www.academyfordogtrainers.com/ 19. Podcast Episode 208: Brilliance, Resilience And Gratitude: Inspiration And Motivation With Elliott Connie - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/208/ 20. Watch this Episode of Shaped by Dog on YouTube - https://youtu.be/H3Vn7afXLiY   *Amazon Links Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Susan only recommends products she uses herself, and all opinions expressed here are her own. The link above is an affiliate link that, at no additional cost to you, we may earn a small commission if you decide to buy from it. Thank you!

It's Crufts week, and we are honoured to have the the 2020 champion, Maisie the Dachshund in the studio. Not only is Maisie a winner, but she became famous for being the first dog ever to do a poo during her victory lap. Her owner Kim, who owns a whopping 25 dogs, is here to tell us all about the secrets of Crufts and to recall their glorious victory. She also has massive headteacher vibes and puts Joe in his place as well... which is always nice. We're at the Clapham Grand with Things People Did every month, get your tickets here: https://linktr.ee/thingspeopledopod If you would like to be a guest on the show, click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1rfSo3PVJgtBRZHCCAZndem-iyy2EdvGcEYDqycsM2aQ/viewform To get ad-free and longer episodes on Apple, hit the 'grow the show' button or click: https://apple.co/3sAX0xR On Spotify you can subscribe for £1 a week by clicking this link: https://anchor.fm/thingspeopledo To become an official sponsor, go to Patreon.com/thingspeopledo To grow the show on socials, look for @thingspeoplepod on Instagram, Twitter and Tiktok Send us your ideas for the show, and questions for Joe and Tom to joe@crowdnetwork.co.uk Music courtesy of BMG Production Music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CRUFTS! Preview with breeder, exhibitor, judge Sharon Pinkerton [caption id="attachment_12769" align="alignleft" width="329"] Sharon Pinkerton with one of her 66 champion GWP.[/caption] Sharon Pinkerton, Bareve GWP, joins host Laura Reeves to preview the Crufts dog show held in Birmingham, England on March 7-10. Pinkerton, who was raised with Greyhounds and English Cocker Spaniels, will judge Spinoni Italiano and the Breeders Competition finals at the show. “Originally launched on 15 January 2009, the prestigious breeders' competition, sponsored by Agria Pet Insurance, gives breeders the opportunity to showcase their skills and knowledge as a breeder,” according to the Crufts website. “Each year a number of qualifying heats take place at general and group championship shows. Teams compete to gain points by being placed between 1st - 4th. The top 40 teams will qualify for the final at Crufts, of which two positions will be for the breeders' competition winners from the European and world dog shows.” “I've judged German Wirehaired Pointers (at Crufts) a long time ago. And I've also judged Hungarian Wirehaired Vizslas. But this has been a little while since I've been asked to judge at Crufts. And certainly the first time I've been asked to do anything like the breeders (competition). “It is still quite a new competition. I'm probably the first true exhibitor that's been asked to judge it. The last four years have been top all-rounders where they've had breeding experience but they are more considered now to be an all-round judging person as such rather than still a breeder exhibitor. So I feel quite special really to be at that level. “I think that's what I'm looking forward to most is actually doing that because I know it's such an achievement to be asked. When I first got the email invite and I opened it and looked and I just thought no this is a mistake people like me we don't get invited for these sort of things. I dutifully sent it back thinking it would just come back saying ‘I'm really, really sorry Sharon, but it was wrong.' But it came back as yes, you're now confirmed.” Sharon decided German Wirehaired Pointers were the breed for her and acquired one from the second litter ever born in the UK. Since the mid ‘70s she has produced 66 champions, of which 12 are full champions, where the dogs have proven their ability in the field as well as the show ring. “Dogs that have a job to do are considered to be show champions until they've actually been out in the field to prove their gun dog worthiness,” Pinkerton said, “plus of course the Border Collie which is the only herding breed that are show champions until they actually go and prove their ability to herd. [caption id="attachment_12768" align="alignright" width="425"] Champion Bareve Blaauboskom JW in the field.[/caption] “So all the gun dogs, no matter what breed they are, are all show champions unless you then go out into the field and prove that they are capable of doing the job that they were bred to do. And then we can proudly knock off the show bit and then they become full champions. Listen in to the entire interview for more details and insights about the famous Crufts dog show.

Today's guest is Ian Finch, a BAFTA award winning producer and director who has worked on outside broadcasts at the biggest tournaments and events in the world including, the World Cup, Champions League, European Championships, Olympic Games and Crufts! Ian was a key part of the team who made Match of the Day for six years before going freelance, but he still works on the show including as recently as last weekend. We discuss his career in broadcasting, how Match of the Day works and, most importantly, his love of Nottingham Forest. #NFFC We're grateful for the support of our main sponsors, the Trent Navigation Inn. For more on their menu, events and to book a table go to: https://www.trentnavigation.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's Valentine's week, and we're celebrating with our first ever Rosebud couple: Clare Balding and Alice Arnold. This is a truly romantic and life-affirming episode. You may have seen Clare and Alice on Celebrity Gogglebox, you'll certainly know Clare from her many appearances anchoring major sporting events, from the Olympics to Crufts, and Alice was for a long time the voice of the news on Radio 4's Today programme. Gyles talks to Clare and Alice about their first memories, but also about how they met, what they love about each other and the secrets to a long and happy marriage. Sit back, relax, and feel the love! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices