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Crufts 2008

Crufts was the usual spectacular celebration of all things dog. There was a strong message of rescue this year, with actor Neil Morrissey talking movingly about his own rescue dog, and why he's supporting the Pedigree Adoption Drive (see DogCast Radio episode 62). Also in Episode 62 you can hear from It's Me or the Dog presenter and dog trainer Victoria Stilwell on what she was doing at Crufts.

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Ty: Welsh Springer Spaniel

If you ever do a Welsh page, this is one (I think!) He is a rescue dog: very fun-loving personality, kind of a doofus. I dogsat a lot for him this year. (Sarah again)

Coca: Alaskan Malamute

Owner: Jaci Sorkness

Coca weighs 165lbs and is a sled dog on my team.

Cascade: Border Collie

Owner: Gina
This is Cas my rescue border collie who is working Grade 6 Agility and Advanced Canine Freestyle in the UK having competed at Crufts in 2008.

Pogo: Pug

Owner: TMKC

Great personality - He owns us. We're glad to be his pick.

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Chewy: Pug

Owner: Ann
This cuty loves to chew on everything.

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Welcome

Welcome to the brand new DogCast Radio blog. Welcome also to the new DogCast Radio site. The all new improved site means a variety of things - it'll be a lot easier for you to comment on shows, photos, and articles. It'll mean we can approve your photos far faster so you'll see them on the site sooner. It also means I can finally blog!

Just like the DogCast Radio show, the blog will be all about dogs. I'll be featuring dog related news, books, products, and of course observations. I can also give you advance insight into what will be in the show.

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Episode 62 - Crufts 2008 and How to Train Your Dog Using Its Own Language

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Released Sat March 22, 2008
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Graeme Sims is a trainer, shepherd, artist and retired vicar who can work up to nine Border Collies simultaneously, each in a different languae - he talks about his new book, The Dog Whisperer.
Crufts 2008 was a great platform for many to get their dog related message out, we talked to Neil Morrissey and Victoria Stilwell among others.
The DogCast Radio News includes a chart hit only dogs can hear, and host Julie considers just why some of us get so attached to one specific breed.

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Graeme Sims is an amazing man who, when his career in advertising ended abruptly, moved on to become a shepherd, showman, vicar, and author - all thanks to a lost Border Collie he found abandoned. Graeme reflects on his life with dogs with honesty and humour, telling us how he came to write his latest book, The Answer Is Under Your Nose after beating cancer.

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

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