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RVC research into brachycephalic dogs

New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has revealed divided public attitudes in the UK towards crossbreeding flat-faced (brachycephalic) dogs. The UK public disagrees on whether crossbreeding improves or worsens the health, appearance and temperament of flat-faced dogs, with preferences relating to cute appearance and companionship often outweighing health concerns when owners decide which dog to acquire.

Festive Recognition for Nose to Trail as It Wins Major Northern Enterprise Award

Congratulations to Rachel Rodgers, a wonderful, science and reward based behaviourist and trainer who helps dogs and owners live happier, healthier lives.

If your new years resolution is to take up a new activity with your dog, trailing could be it! It's very good mental enrichment, and makes your dog feel really good. Plus it doesn't stress or strain your dog's body, so younger and older dogs an enjoy it too.

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Episode 295 - Avoiding canine Christmas catastrophes

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Released Sat December 13, 2025
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Dr Paul Manktelow, Chief Vet at national pet charity Blue Cross, has the advice you need to keep your dog happy and healthy at Christmas. With guests coming and going, food and drink posing hazards to dogs, decorations just asking to be chewed, and us all distracted by having fun, it's easy for things to go wrong. But there are easy steps you can take to protect your pets.

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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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297 - Patricia McConnell novel Away To Me

Patricia McConnell is a world renowned animal behaviorist, author, speaker, and dog lover known as an expert on canine and feline training and behavior, and the author of numerous successful nonfiction books. In this podcast, she talks about her fantastic debut novel, Away To Me, a taut thriller in which some of the main characters are canine. What more could you want?

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.