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Episode 231 - Good Dog and Doggie Language

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Released Sat April 3, 2021
Length: 1:47:55
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Doggie Language

When Lili Chin's beloved Boston Terrier, Boogie, bit someone, Lili consulted a trainer. Initially, the training advice made Lili uncomfortable, and it wasn't until she found a positive trainer that she started on her journey to understand Boogie. She watched videos of herself training Boogie, and with her new trainer's help, started to notice the subtle clues in his body language which indicated he wasn't happy.

Lili learned as much as she could about dog body language, and now creates educational material for veterinarians and pet-friendly organizations, and runs a pet-portrait business. She has produced a charming and educational book for dog lowers - Doggie Language A Dog Lover’s Guide to Understanding Your Best Friend.

You can find out more about Lili at her website. She is @lilita_yaya on Instagram @doggiedrawings on Facebook.

Good Dog

Kate Leaver has her own good dog - Bert, the Shih Tzu she fell in love with at first sight. She then campaigned to adopt Bert, and she tells this emotional rollercoaster of a story in this candid, amusing interview. Spoiler alert - Bert is now happily installed in Kate's home. He's her constant companion, and helps her cope with depression,

Having firsthand experience of how dogs can enrich and enhance our lives, Kate wrote Good Dog to celebrate the dogs who change and save lives. You can find more about Kate at her website and also Instagram and Twitter.

DogCast Radio News

Julie and Jenny bring you all the dog news you need. In this episode they discuss the Springer Spaniel intercepted at a Kent port, who was the 1,500th puppy rescued by Dogs Trust's Puppy Pilot scheme in just over five years. The scheme was set up in December 2015 to rescue illegally imported pups and rehabilitate and rehome them. They also discuss a puppy mill owner who was banned from owning dogs for five years, and the foods which are dangerous for dogs. You probably know that chocolate is bad for dogs, but did you know that Easter goodies such as Hot Cross Buns can seriously damage their health, or that pizza dough can be fatal for them if ingested?

If you spot a dog news story you think people need to know about, get in touch and we'll chare it with everyone else.

Sharing

281 - dog AITA and am I being unreasonable

In 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?

189 - The Dog Healers and War Dogs Remembered

In this episode you can hear Mark Winik talk about his debut novel, The Dog Healers, and listen to Julia Robertson explain why she founded the charity War Dogs remembered. Plus there's the DogCast Radio News, and what Mischief the German Spitz puppy has been up to.

188 - Service Dogs UK and Roxie the Doxie Finds Her Forever Home

In this episode you can hear about Service Dogs UK, a fantastic charity which trains assistance dogs to support veterans of any service - military personnel, police, firefighters, paramedics and the coastguard - who develop Post Traumatic Stress Disorder due to their job. Also, listen to Dr Jody A Dean, a clinical psychologist talk about how her book, Roxie the Doxie finds her Forever Home, is helping children understand and talk about adoption and other family issues. Plus the DogCast Radio News and some thoughts on the alpha dog myth.

187 - Muffins Halo and Chorley Fun Dog Show

In this episode you can hear about Muffin's Halo for Blind Dogs, and what motivates people to enter their dog in a fun dog show. In the DogCast Radio News, listen to stories about the latest dog related research. Plus there's a new member of the DogCast Radio team!

186 - Maxwell Muir on wolves

In this episode you can hear trainer, behaviourist, writer, broadcaster and wolf expert Maxwell Muir talk about what wolves mean to him personally, their plight in a modern world, and his hopes for their future. Plus we have the DogCast Radio News.