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Charlie and the ducks

Charlie tried to swim after the ducks.

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Charlie and Titch playing at the water's edge

Initially Charlie and Titch were playing happily at the water's edge.

Episode 236 - drowning dog rescue by brave teenager

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Released Fri June 4, 2021
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When Charlie the Shih Tzu got into trouble in the water, brave teenager Connor waded out into the water to rescue him. But Connor couldn't swim. Charlie's distraught owner watched on in horror, her disabilities preventing her form entering the water herself. As Connor got hold of Charlie and fought to get back to land, dog and teenager bobbed up and down in the water.

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Jane and Michele with their dogs

Jane and Michele were best friends. Here with their dogs Tictch, Sasha and Charlie. This is a very special photo for Jane, as Michele died. Jane adopted her friend's dog, Charlie, who is now as well as a beloved dog in his own right, a special link to her best friend.

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Cheeky Charlie was lucky Charlie!

Jane Titch and Charlie

Jane with Titch and Charlie.

Julie and Jenny

Julie and Jenny discuss whether news stories are canine or k-nope.

Episode 235 - Dog news: canine or k-nope?

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Released Sat June 26, 2021
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Julie and Jenny discuss some important issues in the dog world, and classify them as canine (good) or K-nope (bad). The French Bulldog is fast taking over as the most popular dog in the UK and US - but is it right to breed and popularize a breed with so many health issues? Plus find out the top ten dog breeds to be stolen in the the last five years, and how Gloucester police are starting a dog DNA database to combat dog theft. All this and more! And don't forget to send us your most embarrassing dog related story - Julie and Jenny share theirs.

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Scottish Ministry of Defence Police officers take on fundraising challenge for canine charity

Eleven Ministry of Defence Police officers will be taking on an endurance challenge around Aberdeenshire in a bid to raise money for a national charity that supports retired police dogs.

PC Phil Duncan, 40, from Fraserburgh, is leading a team of fundraisers in a 12-hour fitness challenge to raise vital funds for the Thin Blue Paw Foundation, which supports and celebrates serving and retired police dogs across the UK.

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PC Phil Duncan

PC Phil Duncan, 40, from Fraserburgh, is leading a team of fundraisers in a 12-hour fitness challenge to raise vital funds for the Thin Blue Paw Foundation, which supports and celebrates serving and retired police dogs across the UK.

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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.