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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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Kate Leaver celebrates the good dogs, talking about her own adorable dog, Shih Tzu Bert, and her book Good Dog. Lili Chin gives an insight into dog body language, and the journey her dog Boogie, a Boston Terrier, took her on to write and draw Doggie Language. Plus Julie and Jenny discuss dog news stories in the DogCast Radio News.

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230 - Be a Green Dog Owner and The Particulars of Peter

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Released Sat March 13, 2021
Length: 1:41:02
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Find out how to be a green dog owner, as George Bramble, of Beco pets, and James Bennett, of Wolfe Vets, have a wide-ranging discussion. Plus, there's a dog food giveaway offer for the first 100 DogCast Radio listeners who email Beco - details at www.DogCastRadio.com Kelly Conaboy shares the adventure she went on to write The Particulars of Peter, all about her dog. And Julie and Jenny have fun bringing you the DogCast Radio News.

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Episode 229 - Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson and Help! My Dog is Scared of the Vet

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Released Sat February 13, 2021
Length: 1:47:33
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Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson talks about a wide range of dog, animal and pet related issues in a fascinating interview based around his book Lost Companions: Reflections on the Death of Pets. Through her book, Help! My Dog is Scared of the Vet, Toni Shelbourne is offering help to the many dogs who are afraid of the vet. The DogCast Radio News brings you all the dog related stories you might otherwise miss out on.

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Episode 228 - Monkey's House and Separation Anxiety

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Released Sat January 16, 2021
Length: 1:21:57
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Monkeys House is a dog sanctuary and hospice where dogs go to live. It's a joyful place run by Jeff and Michele Allen in their own home, supported by volunteers. With the uncertainties of life, separation anxiety has more potential than ever to trouble our dogs. Head dog trainer at Eye 2 Eye and Beco ambassador Bryony Cole, and Beco founder George Bramble discuss dealing with, and preventing, it. Plus the DogCast Radio News.

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Episode 227 - Spike the Wonder Dog and Pampered Pets

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Released Sat December 12, 2020
Length: 0:55:36
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In this podcast we have fun with Bill Boggs and talk about his book Spike the Wonder Dog, inspired by his own real life dog. Helen Brunton gives us a behind the scenes look at life as a pet sitter, and shares the funny adventures she's been on. Plus the DogCast Radio News. Happy listening!

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Episode 226 - dog and human physical health and mental wellness

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Released Sat November 7, 2020
Length: 1:18:16
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Happiness and health - we want it for ourselves and our dogs. In this episode Ben Seidman and Daniella Morgan-Pascualvaca talk about the Mella Pet Care products making it easier for vets and pet parents to monitor their animals' health. Carlyn Montes De Oca talks about her dog inspired gratitude journal called, "Paws for the Good Stuff: a dog lover’s journal for creating a happier & more pawsitive life." Look after your and your dog's mental well being and physical health. All that plus the DogCast Radio News.

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Episode 225 - Cowpugs, Battersea Anniversary and Pet Insurance

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Released Sat October 24, 2020
Length: 1:11:50
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Did you know Pugs can round up cattle? Well they do - and you can hear about it in this podcast! We help Battersea Dogs and Cats Home celebrate their 160th Anniversary, hearing about their origins, their famous residents, celebrity supporters, and their work today. We hear from Pumpkin Pet Insurance about their research into how pet owners spend their money. The DogCast Radio News brings you all the latest dog stories.

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Episode 224 - Major: A Soldier Dog and Paws Against Elbow Dysplasia and the Mayhew

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Released Sat October 10, 2020
Length: 1:08:05
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In this podcast you can hear how Paws Against E D has an ambitious plan to help dogs with elbow dysplasia and other conditions. The War Dog program saw thousands of Americans send their dog to be trained to help the war effort, hear about their moving experiences. Jason Flemyng tells is how The Mayhew is launching A Life Shared is a Life Saved to raise funds to support their work. We're honouring the dogs of the past, and striving to make the future as happy and healthy as possible for dogs.

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Episode 223 - Rock and Roll Over, Raising a lockdown puppy and languages for dogs

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Released Sat September 26, 2020
Length: 1:27:53
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In a fun and packed podcast, Norty Cohen and Steve McWilliams talk about Rock and Roll Over, an album of songs all about dog breeds. Annie Grossman from School For The Dogs advises on how to raise a lockdown puppy. Jason Forrest gets tips from Joe Nutkins on how to teach dogs foreign languages. The DogCast Radio News brings you all the dog themed news you need.

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Episode 222 - Separation anxiety and Pooch Paper

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Released Sat August 22, 2020
Length: 1:19:53
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DogCast Radio is 15 years old this month! Many dogs are experiencing separation anxiety after their owners have gone back to work after lockdown. Fiona Whelan, a behaviourist at The Company of Animals, has all the insight and advice to deal with the problem. Tracy Rosensteel talks about Pooch Paper, a genuinely environmentally friendly way to scoop your dog's poop. Plus the DogCast Radio News focuses on happy news to celebrate their 15th birthday!

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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.