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Mic Martin

Mic Martin helps dog owners train their dogs on the television programme Dog Borstal.

My friend's uncle's dog

It’s often questioned whether there is any point sending dogs away to be trained by an expert without the owner present. Many question whether the dog will associate his new found obedience with his owner at all, and whether once back at home he will revert to behaving as before.

Whatever the truth of it is, I heard a funny story about it the other day from a friend. Apparently an uncle of my friend had a dog years ago who was very naughty. The dog was duly bundled off to no less than legendary trainer Barbara Woodhouse to be sorted out.

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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
Length: 0:55:51
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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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Episode 61 - Lloyd Aguero on training and Dr. Paula Terifaj on Breed specific legislation

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Released Sat March 8, 2008
Length: 0:48:15
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Lloyd Aguero is an innovative dog trainer who uses socialisation in training classes, and rehabilitates dogs through Project Heart. Dr Paula Terifaj is passionately opposed to breed specific legislation, and she sets out the reasons why.
DogCast Radio News covers identical dogs and a dog who is one in a million.
Hear a review of The Diplomatic Dog of Barbados, how one brave youngster reacted to the poisoning of her dogs, and how Trover Coats are helping dogs in need.

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Episode 60 - Bringing Light to Shadow and improving your dog's diet

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Released Sat February 23, 2008
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Experienced trainer Pam Dennison almost met her match with Border Collie Shadow, whom she has helped to overcome agression problems.
Dr Paula Terifaj has some excellent advice on how to improve your dog's diet.
Author Bernard Cartwright reads an extract of The Knocknobbler, catch up with the latest DogCast Radio News, and hear about some music specially for dog lovers, and a great new dog book.

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Episode 59 - Vaccinating your dog and Doorbell manners

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Released Sat February 9, 2008
Length: 0:55:58
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Episode 25 - Five labradors and Lakeland Terriers

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Released Sat September 9, 2006
Length: 0:43:25
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  • Chris Warner, dpg trainer - interview
  • Lakeland Terrier profile - interviews
  • News
  • Puppy Playtime
  • Buddy's Diary
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Episode 11 - Great Danes and man-hating dogs

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Released Sat February 11, 2006
Length: 0:40:10
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  • Great Dane breed profile with interviews
  • Listener's behaviour problem and solution
  • Buddy's Diary
  • News
  • Things your dog would definitely want to say to you
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Episode 13 - Labradoodles and crate training dogs

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Released Sat March 11, 2006
Length: 0:45:44
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  • Labradoodles - interview
  • Crate training - intreview
  • Buddy's Diary
  • Dogs in mythology
  • News
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Episode 5 - What is my dog thinking?

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Released Sat November 12, 2005
Length: 0:34:39
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  • Italian Greyhound breed profile with interviews
  • Training tip from Mim Edwards of Adelaide Pet Dog Training Australia
  • Interview with Gwen Bailey, author of "What is my dog thinking?"
  • Puppy Playtime for younger listeners
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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.