DogCast Radio - for everyone who loves dogs
274 episodes - English - Latest episode: 19 days ago - ★★★★ - 86 ratingswww.DogCastRadio.com
We seek to cover anything and everything dog related.
We profile dog breeds, have interviews with dog owners, breeders and others connected with dogs.
We have training tips from professional dog trainers, from the basic to the impressive party piece trick.
For younger listeners we have Puppy Play Time, with items of interest for them, competitions and training tips too.
We have news, Buddy's diary, website reviews and more.
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Episodes
Episode 274 - Crufts 2024 and can dog friendly be neurodivergent friendly?
March 30, 2024 10:00 - 3 hours - 40.8 MBwww.DogCastRadio.com In this episode Julie and Jenny go to Crufts 2024 and Michelle Foulia explores whether dog friendly can be neurodivergent friendly too. Plus the problems the French Bulldog faces, and how our dogs are good for our neurobiology!
Episode 273 - dog parkour and dog news discussion
March 02, 2024 10:00 - 40 minutes - 18.4 MBwww.DogCastRadio.com Dog trainer Emma Hendy explains how Dog Parkour can help your bond with your dog, and give you both a new mindset. Julie gives her opinion on some dog news stories which caught her attention.
Episode 272 - dog AITA and having fun with your dog
January 25, 2024 10:00 - 28 minutes - 13 MBwww.DogCastRadio.com In the first podcast of 2024, Julie considers some dog themed AITA questions from the Reddit site.Who are the goodies and who are the baddies of some canine conundrums? And here's a new year's resolution you can stick to - have fun with your dog! We have lots of suggestions from listeners about fun activities with your dog.
Episode 270 - clinical behaviourist Rachel Rodgers and author Mark E. Scott
November 25, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 34.4 MBwww.DogCastRadio.com Clinical dog behaviourist Rachel Rodgers and her team of rehabilitation dog trainers are helping dogs live their best life. Author Mark Scott is assisted in many ways by his Australian Shepherd, Brody. Host Julie shares some positive dog news stories.
Episode 271 - a new kind of dog daycare and ringcraft
November 25, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 40.7 MBwww.DogCastRadio.com Hear from Shaina Denny why she reinvented dog daycare when she couldn't find a flexible enough option for her delightful Dachshund. Kerry Rhodes explains that ringcraft is helping your dog shine in the show ring, as well as canine first aid and the problems of agility with a tall dog like her Rhodesian Ridgebacks. Julie ponders the subject of Christmas presents for dogs.
Episode 269 - retiring working dogs and World Champion dog dancer
October 21, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 42.2 MBwww.DogCastRadio.com The focus of this episode is working dogs. Bob Bryant talks about Mission K9 which rescues and reunites working dogs. Elke Boxoen and her dog Jessy are World Champion dog dancers - but her priority is her relationship with her dogs, and their welfare. A celebration of dogs and the wide range of working roles they take.
Episode 268 - Crash tested dog car safety and dog inspired author
September 23, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 32.2 MBwww.DogCastRadio.com Just like us, our dogs need to be protected in the event of a collision of evasive manoevre in the car - but did you know that to be truly effective and safe car harnesses should be fully crash tested? We talk to the team inspired by experience to help keep dogs safe as they travel. Author Sue Kittow has experienced how dogs support us through tough times, and has turned her real life canines into characters in her touching novels.
Episode 267 - Help Find Margie and Ruby and feeding the dogs of Maui
September 09, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 43.9 MBwww.DogCastRadio.com Margie and Ruby, two young Norfolk Terriers, were stolen in June 2021. Their owners are desperate to have their home again, and talk about the pain and pitfalls of their search. Jaron Lukas is donating Yumwoof dog food to the dogs of Maui, as well as educating us about how to feed our dogs healthily.
Episode 266 - Search and Rescue Sport and the command which could save your dog's life
August 26, 2023 10:00 - 42 minutes - 19.7 MBwww.DogCastRadio.com Hear about Search and Rescue Sport from Melissa Stagnaro, the Vice President of the American Rettungshunde Sport Association. Melissa's dogs have also painted masterpieces, and enjoy playing corn hole too. Julie shares the most important command to teach your dog is - and it might just save their life!
Episode 265 - dog dilemmas discussed
June 29, 2023 10:00 - 24 minutes - 11.3 MBwww.DogCastRadio.com In this podcast, Julie discusses six doggy dilemmas from the AITA Reddit forum. Questions include the rights of a family dog over a friend, a friend whose dog gate crashed a party, a child who let a puppy escape, a child obsessed sister, objecting to a dog sniffing you, and - we always end up talking poo! - a dog pooping on the pavement in front of a cafe. Who's right, who's wrong? Listen and find out!
Episode 264 - what it's like to foster dogs fleeing domestic abuse
June 17, 2023 10:00 - 23 minutes - 10.9 MBwww.DogCastRadio.com In this podcast hear first hand what it's like to foster dogs fleeing domestic abuse. Julie interviews a lady who opened her home and heart to foster dogs for several years. She talks about her experiences, the dogs' characters, and what her plans are now she's stopped fostering.
Episode 263 - deaf blind dog and paragility Papillon
May 27, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 31.1 MBwww.DogCastRadio.com This podcast features amazing dogs - and their amazing owners. Deb Bauer is ensuring her deaf blind double merle dogs are living their best lives. She wants people to know they can - and should - comfort and support their dogs. Susannah Chalmers and her Papillon Arran are part of the UK Paragility Team, and are heading to the Netherlands to compete in the world Championships. Susannah remains positive despite battling arthritis.
Episode 262 - dogs have feelings too
April 08, 2023 10:00 - 42 minutes - 19.4 MBwww.DogCastRadio.com Dogs have feelings - just like us! Well, not exactly like us, free will teacher Bethany Bell explains which feelings dogs have, the implications that has for training and living with your dog, and why canine emotions haven't always been acknowledged. Plus the DogCast Radio News.
Episode 261 - what your dog wants you to know
March 25, 2023 10:00 - 40 minutes - 18.4 MBwww.DogCastRadio.com What would your dog want you to know? How does your dog want you to feed them, walk them, treat them? Helen St. Pierre has the answers as well as some quick, easy changes you can make to enhance your dog's quality of life.
Episode 260 - help my dog won't sleep
January 18, 2023 10:00 - 33 minutes - 15.6 MBwww.DogCastRadio.com If your dog won't sleep, neither can you! Toni Shelbourne has the advice you need to get a good night's sleep for both of you, including lots of practical and knowledgeable advice. Toni is an Accredited Animal Behaviourist, a Tellington TTouch Instructor, a Real Dog Yoga Instructor, and an Author. The DogCast Radio News brings you dog news to inform and entertain.
Episode 259 - Loving Edie and 101 Dogs
December 10, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 31.3 MBwww.DogCastRadio.com Meredith May had had dogs before but was not prepared for life with Golden Retriever Edie. She discusses her book Loving Edie, which their shared journey. Nicola Jane Swinney loves dogs, so much so that she's written a book about 101 Dogs, giving a quirky insight into their characteristics. Listen during the dog walk, or cuddled up on the couch with your canine.
Episode 258 - Andrew Cotter Olive and Mabel and celebrating Mutts
November 19, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 34.5 MBwww.DogCastRadio.com Sports broadcaster Andrew Cotter made charming videos of his two Labrador dogs Olive and Mabel, which kept us smiling in lockdown and beyond. He talks to Julie about Dog Days, the book he has written about the ups and downs of life with his dogs, and their rise to social media stardom. Photographer Olivia Pritchard loves mutts - mystery mixed breeds as she puts it - and has created a stunning fine art coffee table book in celebration of them. She talks about her ex...
Episode 257 - Sit, Stay, heal and RAD assistance dog charity
October 15, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 4.18 MBwww.DogCastRadio.com Dogs helping humans and humans helping dogs - the circle of dog human life. Dr. Renee Alsarraf fought cancer on her canine patients' behalf for over two decades, before finding herself in a personal fight. RAD Assistance Dogs is a charity which trains people with mental health disability impairment to train their own dog as their assistance dogs. In this podcast you can hear a celebration of the dog human bond.
Episode 256 - Keep fit with your dog and holistic animal practice
September 17, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MBwww.DogCastRadio.com Physiotherapist and lecturer Steph Evans helps people and dogs have fun and keep fit. Lisa Tully explains her holistic approach to dog health, and reveals how she has communicated with companion and wild animals. Julie takes exception to the trend of "10 dog breeds which..." articles.
Episode 254 - whistle recall training and eco dog harnesses and revolutionary pet identity
July 23, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 33.4 MBwww.DogCastRadio.com Make walks less worrying by whistle training a recall with Jemma Milne. Make the world a better place by opting for eco dog harnesses and leads - and make your dog more secure from theft or getting lost with Toni Koutu's revolutionary pet identity system.
Episode 253 - force free dog training and bake your own dog treats
June 25, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 39.5 MBwww.DogCastRadio.com Shannon Riley-Coyner is passionate about force free dog training, Tracey Voss is passionate about engaging with dog owners about the treats they feed their dog. Hear from two women who are improving pet welfare.
Episode 255 - Comedy with Underdog and matching dogs to people with Hands 2 Paws
June 13, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 7.53 MBwww.DogCastRadio.com Comedian Dave Chawner reveals the journey behind his Edinburgh fringe show, Underdog, and app creator Elizabeth Menegon discussed her motivation for matching people with their ideal dog breed via Hands 2 Paws.
Episode 252 - puppy exercise and dog food banks
May 28, 2022 10:00 - 47 minutes - 21.7 MBwww.DogCastRadio.com In this podcast Dr Darryl Millis discusses how to give puppies the right amount of exercise and his article What is the Logic Behind Not Exercising Puppies Until the Growth Plates are Closed? John Cahill, Manager of Blue Cross Sheffield rehoming unit, talks about the charity's pet food bank.
Episode 251 - grappling with dog issues and guess the dog news story
April 30, 2022 10:00 - 41 minutes - 18.9 MBwww.DogCastRadio.com In this podcast, Julie and Jenny grapple with the dog issues of the day - they discuss some popular google searches anyway. Plus play guess how the dog story ends. So what happened to the dog with cancer in his leg, and the dog who failed as an explosives sniffer dog? Plus will I see my dog in heaven, where should my dog sleep, should my dog wear a coat, does my dog need a seat belt. Pick up some science on the way - what are R&K species?
Episode 250 - Zazie Todd and Shelly Volsche
March 26, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 47.4 MBwww.DogCastRadio.com In the 250th DogCast Radio podcast, eminent scientists Zazie Todd and Shelly Volsche talk about dog issue you need to know about. Learn the science behind making your dog happy with Zazie, and Shelly shares her research into pet parenthood. A celebration of the love between us and our dogs as Julie and Jenny reminisce about 17 years of DogCast Radio.
Episode 249 - Help the Dog Fly, Blue Cross anniversary and dogs on social media
February 19, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 33.2 MBwww.DogCastRadio.com Hear about the exciting new initiative to help rescue dogs travel to their new homes, Help The Dog Fly. Plus we celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Blue Cross, and get top tips on how to have a thriving dog social media account.
Episode 248 - Detection Dogs and are we treating our dogs to early death
January 22, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 32.1 MBwww.DogCastRadio.com Isabelle Groc talks about how her book Detection Dogs examines more than how dogs are helping us conserve our environment. Veterinarian Sean McCormack discusses research that shows over treating our dogs may cause them to die early. Plus a top speed DogCast Radio News - ten stories in six minutes!
Episode 247 - Can you have a dog and work?
January 01, 2022 10:00 - 46 minutes - 21.1 MBwww.DogCastRadio.com Can you have a dog and work? Of course you can - but possibly not with every dog. In this podcast we hear from a breeder who doesn't home her puppies to owners who work, leaving the home empty all day. We also hear from an owner and breeder who works and keeps her dogs happy. If there's no ultimate wrong or right, how do we ensure our dogs are happy? Plus we celebrate breeders who care about their dogs - as opposed to "greeders" who churn our puppies purely for mone...
Episode 246 - dog owning in the time of Covid and Jess and Moxie Ride Around the World
December 11, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 54 MBwww.DogCastRadio.com Expert behaviourist Carolyn Menteith discusses research by Tails.com into the perceptions of changes in the dog world in the last two years. Jess Stone talks about how she and her GSD Moxie are biking around the world to raise money for Girl Up. A feel good podcast.
Episode 245 - Rancho Luna Lobos and Canine Partners
November 20, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 27.5 MBwww.DogCastRadio.com In an episode all about dogs helping people, and people helping dogs, Fernando Ramirez talks about using dog sledding as a form of therapy for dogs, and Fiona Airey talks about her assistance dog, Verlin, and how Canine Partners have given her her life back. An uplifting listen.
Episode 244 - Grisha Stewart and Jennifer Billot
October 30, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 46.3 MBwww.DogCastRadio.com In this podcast hear Grisha Stewart talk about BAT, leash belay, her online expert dog training lessons and more. Jennifer Billot talks about setting puppies up for success in the real world. Two great beahviourists in one great show, helping you help your dog be as happy as possible.
Episode 243 - Positive Pet Project and Lance A Spirit Unbroken
October 02, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 49.6 MBwww.DogCastRadio.com Jon Garstang is an animal shelter expert who is spearheading the first ever national initiative in Greece to teach children the value of relationships with animals. Walter Stoffel describes himself as having survived the rescue of Lance, a border Collie with issues. Two inspiring dog advocates.
Episode 242 - Woof and Brew
September 18, 2021 10:00 - 37 minutes - 17 MBwww.DogCastRadio.com You can share a cuppa with your canine and keep your dog happy and healthy thanks to Woof & Brew. Treat your dog to a Christmas treat or an everyday tonic. Co-founder Steve Bennett talks about his inspiration and his love for his rescue dogs. Steve also runs Dog Friendly, helping dog owners to find genuinely dog friendly venues in the UK.
Episode 241 - Andy Hale and National Happy Dog Day
September 04, 2021 10:00 - 54 minutes - 25.1 MBwww.DogCastRadio.com In celebration of National Happy Dog Day on 9th September, certified behaviourist Andy Hale advocates moving past the "how" of dog training, and focusing on the "why". Andy's priority is the dog's emotional experience, and he and Julie discuss how we can allow our dogs to be happy. Join in the discussion online with the hashtag #HappyDogDay.
Episode 240 - Pets helping pupils and Canine Capers
August 14, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 29 MBwww.DogCastRadio.com Through all the ups and downs of the pandemic, our dogs and other pets have been at our sides as we've worked and studied at home. Mars Petcare has been researching the effect of having pets involved in the learning process. When a dog got into difficulty in a lake, an unlikely friendship was born, and now Jane and Shelagh are hoping that a calendar celebrating dogs will raise money for a Swansea charity. Julie and Jenny discuss new research that indicates cats see ...
Episode 239 - The Thin Blue Paw Foundation and My Rescue Pet Rescued Me
August 07, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 33.2 MBwww.DogCastRadio.com Police dogs allow us to live our lives smoothly and safely - but for many of them, there is no financial support in retirement, so Gemma and Dave Wardell and Kieran Stanbridge founded The Thin Blue Paw Foundation to provide the support they need. It's often said that rescue dogs rescue their owner right back, and writer and journalist Sharon Ward Keeble has witnessed the power of that love firsthand, as well as in writing her book, My Rescue Pet Rescued Me.
Episode 238 - stolen dog found 450 miles from home and novelist Fiona Gibson
July 31, 2021 10:00 - 46 minutes - 21.5 MBwww.DogCastRadio.com When two boys befriended a dog who was on her own in a Surrey park, they realised she needed help. Her microchip revealed the dog had been stolen from her home in Scotland. Happily she is back where she belongs. Fiona Gibson wrote her novel, The Dog Share, with her own dog by her side - she talks about her creative process. Julie reveals she is working on podcasting about a project she and Buddy worked on - Crufts or Bust.
Episode 237 - dogs got me through a heart attack
July 24, 2021 10:00 - 44 minutes - 20.2 MBwww.DogCastRadio.com When Scott Watkins had a heart attack, his dogs inspired to get healthy and stay healthy. Scott has his own dogs and offers holiday care for others' dogs. This interview is a great illustration of how our dogs become intertwined with every aspect of our lives.
Episode 235 - Dog news: canine or k-nope?
June 26, 2021 10:00 - 55 minutes - 25.4 MBwww.DogCastRadio.com 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...
Episode 236 - drowning dog rescue by brave teenager
June 02, 2021 10:00 - 18 minutes - 8.65 MBwww.DogCastRadio.com 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.
Episode 234 - Treat Everyone Like a Dog with Karen London
April 29, 2021 10:00 - 52 minutes - 24 MBwww.DogCastRadio.com Trainer and behaviourist Karen London discusses her book, Treat Everyone Like a Dog: How a Dog Trainer's World View Can Improve Your Life. We know that positive training methods get the best results from our dogs - could positivity work with our friends and family? Karen says it does.
Episode 232 - Photobiomodulation for your dog
April 24, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 37.6 MBwww.DogCastRadio.com Photobiomodulation - or red light therapy - can be used to aid healing or keep dogs in tiptop condition. Ruth Milner gives a in-depth insight into red light therapy, Anna Webb discusses how it has played a role in keeping all her companion animals healthy, and Yaz Porritt talks about how it is an important tool in her repertoire of treatments.
Episode 233 - K9 Nation
April 22, 2021 10:00 - 32 minutes - 14.9 MBwww.DogCastRadio.com K9 Nation is an app which allows you to connect and share information with other dog owners. Whether you're looking for a good dog walk, or struggling with your puppy, you can find practical help.
Episode 231 - Good Dog and Doggie Language
April 03, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 49.4 MBwww.DogCastRadio.com Kate Leaver celebrates the good dogs, talking about her own adorable dog, Shih Tzu Bert, and her book Good Dog. Lili Chin gives an insight into dog body language, and the journey her dog Boogie, a Boston Terrier, took her on to write and draw Doggie Language. Plus Julie and Jenny discuss dog news stories in the DogCast Radio News.
230 - Be a Green Dog Owner and The Particulars of Peter
March 13, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 46.3 MBwww.DogCastRadio.com Find out how to be a green dog owner, as George Bramble, of Beco pets, and James Bennett, of Wolfe Vets, have a wide-ranging discussion. Plus, there's a dog food giveaway offer for the first 100 DogCast Radio listeners who email Beco - details at www.DogCastRadio.com Kelly Conaboy shares the adventure she went on to write The Particulars of Peter, all about her dog. And Julie and Jenny have fun bringing you the DogCast Radio News.
Episode 229 - Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson and Help! My Dog is Scared of the Vet
February 13, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 49.2 MBwww.DogCastRadio.com Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson talks about a wide range of dog, animal and pet related issues in a fascinating interview based around his book Lost Companions: Reflections on the Death of Pets. Through her book, Help! My Dog is Scared of the Vet, Toni Shelbourne is offering help to the many dogs who are afraid of the vet. The DogCast Radio News brings you all the dog related stories you might otherwise miss out on.
Episode 228 - Monkey's House and Separation Anxiety
January 16, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 37.5 MBwww.DogCastRadio.com Monkeys House is a dog sanctuary and hospice where dogs go to live. It's a joyful place run by Jeff and Michele Allen in their own home, supported by volunteers. With the uncertainties of life, separation anxiety has more potential than ever to trouble our dogs. Head dog trainer at Eye 2 Eye and Beco ambassador Bryony Cole, and Beco founder George Bramble discuss dealing with, and preventing, it. Plus the DogCast Radio News.
Episode 227 - Spike the Wonder Dog and Pampered Pets
December 12, 2020 10:00 - 55 minutes - 25.5 MBwww.DogCastRadio.com In this podcast we have fun with Bill Boggs and talk about his book Spike the Wonder Dog, inspired by his own real life dog. Helen Brunton gives us a behind the scenes look at life as a pet sitter, and shares the funny adventures she's been on. Plus the DogCast Radio News. Happy listening!
Episode 226 - dog and human physical health and mental wellness
November 07, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 35.8 MBwww.DogCastRadio.com Happiness and health - we want it for ourselves and our dogs. In this episode Ben Seidman and Daniella Morgan-Pascualvaca talk about the Mella Pet Care products making it easier for vets and pet parents to monitor their animals' health. Carlyn Montes De Oca talks about her dog inspired gratitude journal called, "Paws for the Good Stuff: a dog lover’s journal for creating a happier & more pawsitive life." Look after your and your dog's mental well being and physical ...
Episode 225 - Cowpugs, Battersea Anniversary and Pet Insurance
October 24, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 32.9 MBwww.DogCastRadio.com Did you know Pugs can round up cattle? Well they do - and you can hear about it in this podcast! We help Battersea Dogs and Cats Home celebrate their 160th Anniversary, hearing about their origins, their famous residents, celebrity supporters, and their work today. We hear from Pumpkin Pet Insurance about their research into how pet owners spend their money. The DogCast Radio News brings you all the latest dog stories.