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15 ways Pets Teach Us Kindness

Kim Lengling's book, 15 Ways Pets Teach us Kindness Kim shares 15 beautiful reflections on how pets gently remind us to slow down, forgive more, love deeper, and be kind to ourselves and those around us.

Kim Lengling

Kim Lengling is a veteran, a pet lover, and a podcaster too with her podcast
Let Fear Bounce - Tossing out nuggets of hope.

Make 2026 happy and healthy with these resolutions

With the new year getting into its stride, dog owners are being encouraged to make resolutions that last and will enhance their pets’ lives in 2026.

To truly improve dogs’ lives this year, the responsibility lies with their owners to set the right resolutions – so the ACME Kennels training specialists have shared what they should involve.

Image credit: Acme Kennels

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.

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?

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.

Lola

Nick Latham's dog Lola who died in May 2025 at the age of 10.

Stop dogs begging for food over Christmas

Dog training expert Ben Randall has revealed how pet owners can stop their furry friends begging for food over the festive season.

Image credit: ACME Kennels

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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.