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Benny

Benny was trained by Service Dogs UK to support Steve through his PTSD.

Bella

Bella was trained by Service Dogs UK to support Terry through his PTSD.

The evil of puppy farming

Lancashire breeder and dealer who sold sick puppies disqualified from keeping animals for five years
A Lancashire puppy farmer - who bred and sold hundreds of puppies, making tens of thousands of pounds - has been handed a suspended sentence and disqualified from keeping animals for a string of animal welfare offences.

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Battersea Christmas presents


For the first time, Battersea Dogs & Cats Home has put together a definitive list of its must-have Christmas gifts, that will not only put a smile on the face of any animal lover but also help the dogs and cats currently in the Home’s temporary care.

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Battersea adult colouring book

Battersea’s brand-new colouring book for adults features a variety of breeds – perfect for any dog devotee who needs to take a mindful moment every now and then.

Battersea book I want a dog

I Want a Dog £12.99
Battersea’s brand-new story book, I Want a Dog, is designed to help guide children on the important things to think about before becoming a dog owner.

Battersea Christmas gifts dog toy

Battersea Christmas dog toy present.

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296 - how dogs and pets teach us kindness

Kim Lengling, author, veteran, pet lover, podcaster, canine and caffeine fan, shares her thoughts on how pets teach us kindness, as well as well as having a lot of fun chatting with Julie! We also bring you news of the latest award friend of the show Rachel Rodgers has won, the latest RVC research into brachycephalic crossbreeding, and New Year's Resolutions to make your dog happy and healthy in 2026.

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.