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Episode 183 - Amazing arthritis treatment and What to do if an off leash dog rushes you

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Released Sat May 20, 2017
Length: 1:17:42
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Hear about the innovative, life-changing treatments Nupsala has for dogs with arthritis, allowing them to move comfortably again.. Listen to the effective, safe advice Sara Reusche has for thwarting an off leash dog who is charging towards you and your dog.

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Episode 182 - Canine Arthritis Management and The Buddy Foundation of Maryland

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Released Sat April 8, 2017
Length: 1:10:11
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Arthritis affects many dogs - and in some cases it ends their lives way too early. Canine Arthritis Management is setting out to change attitudes and make life livable for dogs with arthritis. The Buddy Foundation of Maryland offers financial and emotional help to owners whose dogs need surgery. Two great interviews celebrating those who are making life better for the dogs we love.

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Episode 181 - Pugability and Twix's Recovery

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Released Sat March 25, 2017
Length: 1:10:34
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If you think of Pugs as being chubby couch potatoes, think again, because a group called Pugability is challenging everything you thought you knew about Pugs. Susannah Chalmers talks about her fit, healthy. active Pugs. Trainer Pam Johnson has four dogs with whom she has fun and achieves great training feats, but when disaster struck one of her dogs, she found herself supporting him through a long rehabilitation - and all that training really helped his recovery.

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Episode 180 - Crufts 2017

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Released Sun March 19, 2017
Length: 1:17:59
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We were at Crufts 2017 sniffing out the latest news on old friends and new. In this show you can hear why French Bulldogs are becoming so popular and the consequences that mat have for the breed, from charities such as Service Dogs UK, Medical Detection Dogs, The Blue Cross and The Animal Health Trust, plus we hear how to keep dogs and children safe around each other from Debbie Connolly, we meet Doug the Pug Therapy Dog and we find out how Lintbellls' Yumove is helping dogs like Buddy cope with arthritis.

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Episode 179 - Car travel problems and helping your dog through surgery

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Released Sat February 25, 2017
Length: 1:07:18
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Expert dog trainer and TTouch practitioner Toni Shelbourne talks about her latest book Help! My Dog Doesn't Travel Well In The Car Solving Motion Sickness And Other Traveling Issues. Experienced veterinarian Deidre Chiaramonte explains how owners can best support their dogs through surgery. Lots of practical advice in this show to help with some stressful issues, and help make dogs' and owners' lives happier and healthier.

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Episode 178 - Maxwell Muir

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Released Sat January 21, 2017
Length: 0:50:37
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In this show trainer and behaviourist Maxwell Muir shares his mission to help owners understand their dogs so they can find natural balance in their relationship. You can hear him discuss the topics of three of the seminars he offers - how to live in harmony with your dog via a natural and humane approach, how you can communicate effectively with your dog, and how you can provide daily enrichment and stimulation for your dog. Listen to Maxwell and make 2017 a great year for you and your dog.

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Episode 177 - Canine cancer

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Released Sat December 17, 2016
Length: 0:44:09
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Cancer is a subject which can be extremely scary - and it can affect our dogs as well as us. When you're told your dog has cancer, it's a huge and upsetting shock, but if you arm yourself with information you can make things easier for yourself and your dog. Whether your dog has been diagnosed with cancer, or is still healthy, veterinarian Dr Patrick Mahaney has the information you need.

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Episode 176 - Conservation K9 Consultancy

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Released Sat November 26, 2016
Length: 0:59:54
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Hear from expert trainer Louise Viljoen how her dogs are playing a vital role in conserving wildlife around the world. The dogs' incredible sense of smell enables us to monitor wildlife with as little disturbance to them as possible - and the dogs Louise trains and works with are rescue dogs. A great, positive story in many ways.

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Episode 175 - How to Right a Dog Gone Wrong

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Released Sat October 22, 2016
Length: 1:00:02
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In this show Pamela Dennison draws on years of working with students and personal experience to offer help and hope to those coping with a reactive of aggressive dog. Listen to Pam explain how you can help your dog cope with life, offering practical advice along the way. All delivered with honesty and humour.

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Episode 174 - author Graeme Sims

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Released Sat September 24, 2016
Length: 0:48:15
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A stray dog came into Graeme Sims' life at a low point, and transformed it. In this interview the ad-man turned shepherd, turned showman, turned vicar, turned author discussed why not all dogs are equal, and why Italians have taken him to their hearts.

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273 - dog parkour and dog news discussion

Dog trainer Emma Hendy explains how Dog Parkour can help your bond with your dog, and give you both a new mindset. Julie gives her opinion on some dog news stories which caught her attention.

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.