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Episode 211 - Doglogy University and how to find a good dog trainer

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Released Sat August 31, 2019
Length: 1:24:51
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In this episode, hear Matthew Lamarand's secret of training - which is totally free and inside yourself! Plus Rachel Rodgers tells you how to find a good trainer and/or behaviourist - and why "balanced" training is to be avoided. And we have the latest dog news stories from around the world in the DogCast Radio News. Whether you're cuddling a canine on the couch, or having a hike with a hound, we're the ideal podcast to listen to!

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Episode 210 - Maisie the Double Merle and Cody's Comforts

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Released Sat July 27, 2019
Length: 1:04:38
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Maisie the double merle has to contend with being blind and deaf, because she was bred that way. Double merle matings should never happen, and in this interview you can hear Maisie's owner, Hayley Justice, talk about how she communicates with and trains her beautiful dog. Taylor Wilkins tells host Julie why he started his company, Cody's Comforts, which provides responsibly sourced, natural products for dog owners. Plus the DogCast Radio News.

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Episode 209 - Where the Lost Dogs Go and life saving surgery on a dog

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Released Sat June 29, 2019
Length: 1:08:33
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In this episode, we have an interview with bestselling author Susannah Charleson about her latest book, Where the Lost Dogs Go A Story of Love, Search, and the Power of Reunion, a moving exploration of the world of missing dogs. We also hear from Soft Tissue & Orthopaedic Veterinary Senior Surgeon, Rosario Vallefuoco, about the life savingsurgery he carried out on a desperately injured puppy. Plus there's the DogCast Radio News, with all the dog related news stories you need.

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Episode 208 - Benefab and Jayda finds a home

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Released Sat May 18, 2019
Length: 0:53:33
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In Episode 208 of DogCast Radio, you can hear how Kat Chrysostum invented benefab, a fabric that is helping dogs to life as healthily and happily as possible. When Duschanca Singh met rescue dog Jayda at the Mayhew, it was love at first sight. Plus the DogCast Radio News with stories of dogs around the world who are being bribed, learning to cope with being blind, training to lead visually impaired people - and one emotional roller-coaster of a story!

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Episode 207- Gnomad Home and Rehome From Home

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Released Sat April 27, 2019
Length: 0:52:18
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Many of dream of escaping the rat race and living a simpler life. Jayme and Jon Serbell did just that - and it was their dogs who inspired them to take to the van life! Tanya Madden from the Mayhew Animal Home talks to Julie about rehoming Robbie. Plus the DogCast Radio News - which will be of particular to interest to bearded men!

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Episode 206 - Crufts 2019

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Released Sat March 30, 2019
Length: 1:08:29
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Hear all about Crufts 2019. From the three new breeds competing for the first time, to the amazing assistance dogs in attendance, to efforts to make our dogs healthier including scientific research and feeding a good diet. Crufts has at its heart the relationship between humans and dogs - and it's a relationship that should make life better for both species.

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Episode 205 - Empowerment Training for your Power Dog

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Released Sat March 16, 2019
Length: 0:53:47
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It's important to train every dog - but it's vital to get your training right when you have a powerful dog. That involves getting your relationship with you dog right, but includes taking into account society's attitude towards your dog. In this in depth interview, Dawn Antoniak-Mitchell discusses everything you need to know about training your power dog, something she has written a book about - Empowerment Training for Your Power Dog: Unleash the Positive Potential in Bully and Mastiff Breeds, Pit Bulls, and Other Strong Dogs. Plus the DogCast Radio News - including PC Dave Wardell and PD Finn who won the Crufts Friends for Life award.

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Episode 204 - dog holidays, snuffle mats and teeth

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Released Sat February 23, 2019
Length: 1:08:45
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In this podcast, you can listen to David Blank talking about the amazing doggy holidays you and your dog can share. Hear Rachel Rodgers, Head Coach of Dogs Trust's Dog School Shropshire, sharing what you need to now about snuffle mats and teeth cleaning. Plus the DogCast Radio News.

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Episode 203 - Easy Peasy Puppy Squeezy

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Released Sat January 26, 2019
Length: 0:55:23
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In the first episode of 2019 you can hear Steve Mann's expert advice on how to get things right with your puppy, and your dog, as he talks about his book Easy Peasy Puppy Squeezy. Plus there's the DogCast Radio News read by Julie and Jenny, and some reflections on the simple step that just might revolutionise your dog training! And a listener's review of the Dutch film, Buddy.

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Episode 202 - New Years Resolutions and Dare the dog who danced to happiness

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Released Sat December 22, 2018
Length: 1:16:11
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In this episode of the DogCast Radio podcast, you can hear Andrea Servadio's top tips to make 2019 fantastic for your dog. Listen to Heather Smith's tale of her rescue dog Dare who went from shut down to dazzling doggy dancer. Plus there's the DogCast Radio News with all the dog news stories you want. Must listen podcasting!

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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.