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

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Released Sat September 17, 2022
Length: 1:33:40
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Physiotherapist 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 255 - Comedy with Underdog and matching dogs to people with Hands 2 Paws

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Released Sat June 18, 2022
Length: 1:39:47
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Comedian 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.

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

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Released Sat July 23, 2022
Length: 1:12:51
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Make 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.

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

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Released Sat June 25, 2022
Length: 1:26:15
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Shannon 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.

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Episode 252 - puppy exercise and dog food banks

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Released Sat May 28, 2022
Length: 0:47:30
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In 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.

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

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Released Sat April 30, 2022
Length: 0:41:21
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In 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?

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Episode 250 - Zazie Todd and Shelly Volsche

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Released Sat March 26, 2022
Length: 1:43:38
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In 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.

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

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Released Sat February 19, 2022
Length: 1:12:25
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Hear 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.

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

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Released Sat January 22, 2022
Length: 1:10:01
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Isabelle 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!

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Episode 247 - Can you have a dog and work?

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Released Sat January 1, 2022
Length: 0:46:07
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Can 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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296 - how dogs and pets teach us kindness

Kim Lengling, author, veteran, pet lover, podcaster, canine and caffeine fan, shares her thoughts on how pets teach us kindness, as well as well as having a lot of fun chatting with Julie! We also bring you news of the latest award friend of the show Rachel Rodgers has won, the latest RVC research into brachycephalic crossbreeding, and New Year's Resolutions to make your dog happy and healthy in 2026.

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.