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Ben at Christmas

Ben, our family GSD, was always part of everything, including Christmas.

He ate the lametta strands off the lower branches of the Christmas tree!

Have you had Christmas mishaps with your dog?

Can you offer big dawg Diesel a sociable home for his lively spirit?

Diesel is a vibrant and charismatic three-year-old Malinois crossbreed whose zest for life is downright infectious, and he is searching for his new forever home.

He arrived at RSPCA Leybourne Animal Centre 274 days ago after being rescued from an unsuitable environment, in poor condition. Now in full health, this handsome lad is bursting with energy, enthusiasm, and an unshakable belief that the humble tennis ball is the greatest invention of all time.

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Diesel

Diesel is a vibrant and charismatic three-year-old Malinois crossbreed whose zest for life is downright infectious, and he is searching for his new forever home.

Telford Celebration Tree pays tribute to passed over pets and cares for rescue animals


Christmas can be a tough time for those who have lost loved ones – and that includes pets. For some of us, Christmas brings back a flood of happy memories for those pets who were much loved family members, but are now at Rainbow Bridge.

One local pet shop has come up with a way to memorialise beloved pets no longer with us, and include them in the festivities.

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Lola

Nick Latham's dog Lola who died in May 2025 at the age of 10.

Expert advice to stop dogs begging over the Christmas period

Dog training expert Ben Randall has revealed how pet owners can stop their furry friends begging for food over the festive season.

Ben has shared five effective training tips to stop dogs begging for food, so owners can enjoy their Christmas dinner in peace.

With 35 years’ experience and working with over 30 dogs every day, Ben recently partnered with ACME Kennels to offer free advice and training tips to dog owners to help tackle bad behaviour.

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Stop dogs begging for food over Christmas

Dog training expert Ben Randall has revealed how pet owners can stop their furry friends begging for food over the festive season.

Image credit: ACME Kennels

DCR 294 - Great British Dog Walking Challenge and the Imports Bill

In this podcast we're talking dog welfare. Amazing Mitch Hutchcraft is taking on Great British Dog Walking Challenge to raise money and awareness around illegal breeding and overpopulation in animal sanctuaries. Ben Parker from Battersea reveals why the Imports Bill is great news for animal welfare.

Battersea celebrates the Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Bill

Television personality and animal rights advocate join animal welfare charity, Battersea, outside the Houses of Parliament in London to celebrate ahead of the of Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Bill pass.

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DCR 294 - Great British Dog Walking Challenge and the Imports Bill

In this podcast we're talking dog welfare. Amazing Mitch Hutchcraft is taking on Great British Dog Walking Challenge to raise money and awareness around illegal breeding and overpopulation in animal sanctuaries. Ben Parker from Battersea reveals why the Imports Bill is great news for animal welfare.

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.