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Episode 106 - The working life of a herding dog and Canix

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Released Sat June 12, 2010
Length: 0:48:55
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Hear from Border Collie expert Joyce Geier what a working herding dog's life entails - and about the Hallmark Channel's movie, You Lucky Dog, where a rescue Collie is taken on to help herd sheep, and heal a family. Canix - cross country running with your dog - is a great way to get yourself and your dog fit and trim, Richard Cook has all the answers you need. In the DogCast Radio News hear about the rescue dog being helped out by a famous little blue pill and how hard life can be for David Beckham's dog. Download us to your MP3 and let us entertain you as you go out and about with your dog.

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"You Lucky Dog"

I've just got off the phone from Joyce Geier, talking about Border Collies in connection with an upcoming film "You Lucky Dog" which will be on the Hallmark Channel in June. I find the working life of Border Collies fascinating - and Joyce knows her stuff! I was also amazed to learn that there are over twenty breeds of herding dogs currently at work in America. The interview will be in the next episode of DogCast Radio, which will be available on June 12th.

 

Here's the press release to tell you more about the film:

A HEROIC DOG’S POTENTIAL IS DEFINED BY

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Tina Humphrey and her dancing dog Chandi at Crufts 2009

Tina Humphrey and Chandi performing freestyle heelwork-to-music at Crufts 2009.

Tina and her dancing dog Chandi at Crufts 2009

Tina Humphrey and Chandi performing freestyle heelwork-to-music at Crufts 2009.

Tina and dancing dog Chandi at Crufts 2009

Tina Humphrey and Chandi performing freestyle heelwork-to-music at Crufts 2009.

Tina and her dog Chandi at Crufts 2009

Tina Humphrey and Chandi performing freestyle heelwork-to-music at Crufts 2009.

Tina Humphrey and Chandi at Crufts 2009

Tina Humphrey and Chandi performing freestyle heelwork-to-music at Crufts 2009.

Tina and Chandi at Crufts 2009

Tina Humphrey and Chandi performing freestyle heelwork-to-music at Crufts 2009.

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