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Linda Van Bommel with her Maremma sheepdog

Linda Van Bommel is an expert on guardian livestock dogs such as Maremma sheepdogs.

Nala

Linda Van Bommel rescued gorgeous Nala from a cattle grid into which she had fallen.

Queen Camilla at Battersea

Queen Camilla greeting a Battersea dog - Camilla has adopted three Battersea dogs herself.

Queen Camilla visits Battersea

Animal welfare charity Battersea welcomed its Royal Patron, Her Majesty The Queen, to their London centre for the official opening of a special new dog garden.

Pic credit Battersea

Whistle training

Training your dog with a whistle can make things simpler and easier.

A fascinating project investigating pairing dogs and technology to detect epilepsy

Dogs' ability to detect epilepsy, is being paired with the possibility of using AI to mimic their sensory capabilities in a SFI-funded research project currently underway at DCU in partnership with Epilepsy Ireland.

Photo provided by Dogs for the Disabled Ireland

Fascinating project investigating pairing dogs and technology to detect epilepsy

Dogs' ability to detect epilepsy, is being paired with the possibility of using AI to mimic their sensory capabilities in a SFI-funded research project currently underway at DCU in partnership with Epilepsy Ireland.

Photo provided by Dogs for the Disabled Ireland

Dr Shelley Brady

Dr Shelley Brady is part of the team working on a fascinating, SFI-funded research project currently underway at DCU in partnership with Epilepsy Ireland.

The study investigates the possibility of training dogs to predict epileptic seizures and using AI to mimic their sensory capabilities

Dogs of the World cover

Lili Chin's book Dogs of the World explores how breeds originated, the differences bewtwen them, and features Lili's charming illustrations of each breed.

ManyPets Unveils the Naughtiest Dog Names and Breeds

ManyPets, a trusted leader in the pet insurance industry, has released its eagerly anticipated naughtiest dog names and breeds, showcasing the most mischievous four-legged friends. With data sourced from thousands of claims and customer insights, the findings underline ManyPets’ expertise in protecting pets and their owners from life’s unexpected moments.

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299 - dog themed AITA and AIBU, dogs' brains shrinking, toxic tulips and adder bites

In this podcast, host Julie gives her verdict on some dog themed AITA and AIBU questions, as well as brining you news about toxic tulips, adder bites, dogs brains shrinking, and a Canadian photographic celebration of rescue dogs.

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.