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Star knows her own mind!

Fair's fair

Buddy know's fair is fair.

Buddy day dreaming

What do dogs day dream about?

Didja get a good shot?

A Labrador's enthusiasm is part of his charm. Apparently.

Designer Jenny Packham launches appeal to find a family for lonely Husky

Top fashion designer Jenny Packham is urging dog-lovers to consider adopting a homeless dog from Battersea Dogs & Cats Home, who recently modelled one of Packham’s exclusive designs.

Siberian Husky Colleen turned heads in a beautiful Jenny Packham dog coat that had been designed to raise funds for Battersea, but the four year old beauty is still waiting to find a home after spending 145 days in the charity’s care.

Jenny Packham is famed for her bridal and evening gowns, which are often spotted on the Duchess of Cambridge. However Packham recently turned her hand to dog coats for the first time, and Colleen was

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Episode 138 - The 12 Dogs of Christmas and Roann's Dog Therapy Team

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Released Sat November 24, 2012
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Hear from Ken Kragen how the book and movie of The 12 Dogs of Christmas started as a doodle on a place mat. A team approach to dog training is paying off for Roann's Dog Therapy Team. Plus the DogCast Radio News brings you stories PETA, a hawk attack on a dog and more, and what are you most thankful for about your dog?

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Photo - Dogs Trust urge Dog Owners to control their dogs around livestock

There are few past times more enjoyable for dog owners than a walk with their dog in the beautiful British countryside. However Dogs Trust would like to remind dog owners to be cautious and keep their dogs under close control to ensure they do not worry livestock or stray onto neighbouring land. It is a criminal offence to allow a dog to chase or attack livestock on agricultural land and the dog only needs to be in a field with sheep to legally constitute an offence of worrying.

Dogs Trust urge Dog Owners to control their dogs around livestock

There are few past times more enjoyable for dog owners than a walk with their dog in the beautiful British countryside. However Dogs Trust would like to remind dog owners to be cautious and keep their dogs under close control to ensure they do not worry livestock or stray onto neighbouring land. It is a criminal offence to allow a dog to chase or attack livestock on agricultural land and the dog only needs to be in a field with sheep to legally constitute an offence of worrying. By law, farmers are permitted to destroy a dog that injures or worries their animals so prevention is key to ensure both animals remain safe.

Dogs Trust believes that shooting an intruding dog is a

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Puppy advice

Anne Browning talking to young puppy owners.

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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.