DogCast Radio - for everyone who loves dogs
274 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month 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 174 - author Graeme Sims
September 24, 2016 10:00 - 48 minutes - 22.1 MBwww.DogCastRadio.com A stray dog came into Graeme Sims' life at a low point, and transformed it. In this interview the ad-man turned shepherd, turned showman, turned vicar, turned author discussed why not all dogs are equal, and why Italians have taken him to their hearts.
Episode 173 - Pet loss and end of life
September 09, 2016 10:00 - 55 minutes - 25.2 MBwww.DogCastRadio.com When you've loved a dog, losing them can plunge us into grief, but there is help available. Wendy Van de Poll is a certified end of life and pet loss grief coach, and she has advice to help you cope with the death of your beloved dog.
Episode 172 - Oodles of Doodles and DoodleFest
August 20, 2016 10:00 - 53 minutes - 24.6 MBwww.DogCastRadio.com Doodles - Poodle mixes- are growing in popularity, but the Poodle mindset is not always a good fit with other breeds, and can have unexpected results. Top behaviourist and trainer Carolyn Menteith talks about her concerns for the Doodle mix. Doodle Trust founder Barb Turnbull echoes those concerns, and knows firsthand why some Doodles end up in rescue. The DogCast Radio attend DoodleFest, where Julie judges the novelty classes.
Episode 171 - Flatcoat Walkies and How to Foster Dogs
July 17, 2016 10:00 - 1 hour - 32.7 MBwww.DogCastRadio.com In this episode you can hear from experienced dog expert, Pat Miller, about what fostering a dog is, what support you should expect, and how it helps dogs find their forever homes. Flatcoat Walkies is a group that started out simply to provide opportunities for Flatcoat Retriever owners to meet up, hear how it has grown, and what life is like with the breed affectionately known as a Flattie. Plus you can hear our latest original fiction, Honesty, and hear about the ...
Episode 170 - Coping with allergies and 10 great reasons not to copy Cesar Milan
June 17, 2016 10:00 - 1 hour - 29.7 MBwww.DogCastRadio.com In this show, Dr Patrick Mahaney has the advice you need if your dog has allergies, and Sally Gutteridge shares 10 good reasons not to copy Cesar Milan. Plus the DogCast Radio News, and how you can add your voice to the protest against the Yulin Dog Meat Festival.
Episode 169 - Dogtology and Service Dogs UK
May 08, 2016 10:00 - 1 hour - 27.8 MBwww.DogCastRadio.com In a fun interview with author Jeff Lazarus, find out about dogtology. Are you a dogtologist? Spoiler alert: you probably are! Plus hear from Judith Broug about how she and a good friend founded Service Dogs UK which helps veterans of the armed forces and emergency services cope with PTSD. It's an inspiring story. And in the DogCast Radio News, hear about the dogs who have had lucky escapes of one sort or another, and the scientist who wants to help our dogs - and ...
Episode 168 - Canine assistants and dog friendly Bridgnorth
April 02, 2016 10:00 - 1 hour - 31.8 MBwww.DogCastRadio.com In this episode you can hear Canine Assistants' founder Jennifer Arnold talk about how she educates, rather than trains, the assistance dogs she provides. It's an approach that is yielding amazing results. In the UK, Bridgnorth, in Shropshire, is bidding to become the most dog friendly town in Britain. Hear what happened when Julie went to investigate.
Episode 167 - Carolyn Menteith Understanding Puppies
March 12, 2016 10:00 - 57 minutes - 26.1 MBwww.DogCastRadio.com Life with a puppy is sometimes a surprise, because they don't act the way we want them to. In this interview you can hear experienced behaviourist Carolyn Menteith explain what puppies are like, why they do certain things, and how you can help your puppy become the dog you want. You can also listen to Buddy's Diary, in which Buddy tells the tale of his latest surgery, and there it the DogCast Radio News too.
Episode 165 - There's more to a puppy pile than cute
January 30, 2016 10:00 - 52 minutes - 24 MBwww.DogCastRadio.com When puppies cuddle up together it's very cute, but did you know there's more to it than that? In this show Jill Breitner explains what we can learn from the puppy pile, and how we can apply that to help settle puppies entering our homes. In the DogCast Radio News hear how one charity is encouraging adopters to ensure they are rescue ready, and the Twitter feed that will tweet you a picture of you as a dog.
Episode 164 - Dogopedia and Harry the Labradale
December 13, 2015 09:48 - 58 minutes - 27 MBwww.DogCastRadio.com In this show you can hear about Battersea Dogs and Cats Home's new book Dogopedia. The book includes such subjects as whether our dogs feel guilt, if they know when we're coming home, and what makes a breed a pedigree or a made up breed, and more. Chris Farley talks about life with her clever and dexterous dog Harry. They have performed together in the Crufts Factor, The London Pet Show and on BBC TV, but what's life like with such a high achieving dog? Plus hear th...
Episode 163 - Let your dog sniff and K9 Rescue International
November 28, 2015 09:48 - 1 hour - 30.1 MBwww.DogCastRadio.com In this show find out the benefits of letting your dog sniff during a walk. Sarah Pennington explains why your dog will be happy if you stimulate hos brains - and the easy ways you can do this. Jayne Jones was so touched by the plight of dogs in Bulgaria that she started a rescue - hear how K9 Rescue International is saving dogs' lives. Plus hear the latest news from the dog world.
Episode 162 - Keller the double Merle and making training fun
October 31, 2015 09:48 - 52 minutes - 24.2 MBwww.DogCastRadio.com In this show you can hear trainer Lyn Dubois explain how training can be fun, and the benefits of making it fun. Lyn also gives us an insight into the amazing behaviours she has taught her Belgian Shepherd, Tammy. Listen to Amanda Fuller talking about the dangers of double merle matings, and how her dog Keller copes with being a double merle. The consequences of double merle matings affects many breeds and the UK Kennel Club will not register double merle pups. Plus...
Episode 161 - Hands on First and Help! My Dog's Scared of Fireworks
September 12, 2015 09:48 - 50 minutes - 23.3 MBwww.DogCastRadio.com Have you heard of the practice of dog trucking? It's a growing problem in parts of the USA, and Melissa McCue McGrath want to get the message across that you should have #HandsOnFirst. People seem to let fireworks off at more times of the year, so if your dog is afraid of the loud bangs involved, it can be miserable for both of you. Toni Shelbourne and Karen Bush have written a book that will help your dog relax during firework season - but you need to take action n...
Episode 160 - No Walks? No Worries! and Pets and the Afterlife
August 22, 2015 10:00 - 1 hour - 31 MBwww.DogCastRadio.com This show is a mix of the practical and the spiritual. Hear trainer and behaviourist Sian Ryan talk about her authoritative book No Walks? No Worries!, and find out how to take the stress, worry and boredom out of crate rest. Listen to Rub Gutro discuss the experiences which led him to write Pets and the Afterlife Messages from Beyond.
Episode 159 - Among the Wolves
July 26, 2015 10:00 - 44 minutes - 2.06 MBwww.DogCastRadio.com In this show you can hear Toni Shelbourne talking about her latest book, Among The Wolves.
Episode 158 - K9 Project and Get Healthy, Get a Dog
June 20, 2015 10:00 - 1 hour - 30.1 MBwww.DogCastRadio.com In this show you can hear Chris Kent, the founder of he K9 Project, talking about how the project uses the bond between people and dogs to help people to help dogs to help people. You can also listen to Clinical Assistant Professor at Harvard Medical School, Dr Elizabeth Frates, discussing her special health report which emphasizes the many health benefits dogs offer us. Plus hear how one photographer tackled Black Dog Syndrome, and catch up with Buddy.
Episode 156 - Crufts 2015 Special Part One
April 19, 2015 10:00 - 1 hour - 28.2 MBwww.DogCastRadio.com In the first of our two Crufts 2015 specials you can hear how Jodie Forbes got on in the grooming competition, about the work of Dogs for the Disabled, Medical Detection Dogs and Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, about the board game even the family dog can join in (and you can win yourself a copy), how the world can intimidate some dogs and how we can help them with that, how and why we need to protect our dogs from lungworm, and how the Kennel Club wants to help comme...
Episode 157 - Crufts 2015 Special Part Two
April 02, 2015 10:00 - 1 hour - 28.8 MBwww.DogCastRadio.com In the second of our Crufts specials you can hear from Dr Mike Starkey who is researching canine cancer - this is an interview every dog owner should listen to. We also have an inspiring interview with Sharon Rose who donated her dogs' bodies to the Animal Health Trust. We talke to Ben Wilkes from the Border Collie Trust, we find out how to keep your dog happy with Rob Fellows, and the Kennel Club's Access Advisor Stephen Jenkinson talks about a subject never far fr...
Episode 155 - Pamela Dennison discusses reactivity and aggression in dogs
March 28, 2015 10:00 - 48 minutes - 22 MBwww.DogCastRadio.com In this episode you can hear an in-depth interview with Pamela Dennison about reactivity and aggression in dogs. This is an issue that Pam has had to help many clients with, and in line with her approach of making training clear and fun to the dog, she has developed a Reward Zone system. Plus a petition against towbar dog carriers, and new research into dogs and oxytocin.
Episode 166 - Pam Dennison - You CAN Train Your Dog
February 28, 2015 10:00 - 1 hour - 32.8 MBwww.DogCastRadio.com Pam Dennison is a dog trainer who is passionate about making training clear and fun for the dog. In this interview you can hear her talk about her new book - You CAN Train Your Dog. So what are training myths and what is training fact? Pam has the answers. Plus in the DogCast Radio News, hear about dogs working as conservation canines, and the dog IQ test that could offer insights into human dementia. And do you agree that lessons on looking after your dog should b...
Episode 154 - Pre Crufts special
February 07, 2015 10:00 - 1 hour - 32.3 MBwww.DogCastRadio.com In this show you can hear from some of the people who are busy preparing for Crufts. From the author looking forward to giving a lecture to dog professionals, to the Young Kennel Club member waiting to show off her grooming skills, to the top level obedience competitor, to the leader of the heelwork to music display team, t to the journalist eager to sniff out some of the great dog related stories, and of course the owner of a show dog - find out how all these peopl...
Episode 153 - Susan McKeon: the journey of a canine convert
January 24, 2015 10:00 - 1 hour - 28.2 MBwww.DogCastRadio.com In this, our first show of 2015, you can hear Susan McKeon talking about how she went from being a feline fanatic to becoming a canine convert. Plus find out what breed of dog is most popular where in the USA and the UK,and catch up with Buddy's news too.
Episode 152 - What Julie's been doing
December 23, 2014 10:00 - 1 minute - 812 KBwww.DogCastRadio.com DogCast Radio host Julie explains what she's been up to for the last few months.
Episode 151 - Training sporting breeds and the blind agility dog
February 01, 2014 10:00 - 1 hour - 36.5 MBwww.DogCastRadio.com Hear expert trainer Dawn Antonial Mitchell talking about her latest book From Bird-Brained to Brilliant - Training the Sporting Dog to be a Great Companion. Izzy Johnson talks about training her blind dog to participate in agility and Rally-O and how her Romanian rescue dog blossomed given time and space. Plus the DogCast Radio News and more.
Episode 150 - C.A.R.I.A.D. at Christmas - Band Aid for Dogs
December 02, 2013 10:00 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBwww.DogCastRadio.com C.A.R.I.A.D stands for Care and Respect Includes All Dogs. It also means beloved in Welsh, and it is the love of dogs which has united the several organisations to unite and fight the scurge of the dog world - puppy farms. The campaign has some impressive and influential supporters, and C.A.R.I.A.D. founder Linda Goodman has organised many events to help highlight the plight of dogs trapped in and bred by puppy farms.
Episode 149 - Ashleigh and Pudsey at The Pet Show and Has your dog got you trained?
August 24, 2013 10:00 - 56 minutes - 25.8 MBwww.DogCastRadio.com In this show hear Ashleigh Butler of doggy dancing duo Ashleigh and Pudsey talk about their plans for a movie. Listen to Denise Mazzola talk about her views that there are no stupid dogs, and they are great at training their humans. Plus interviews with The Pampered Pets Patisserie, The Good Dog Guide, and the DogCast Radio News and in Buddy's Diary Buddy explains how a dog can keep him humans safe at the beach.
Episode 148 - If I should die before my dog and First aid kit for dogs
July 27, 2013 10:00 - 1 hour - 27.9 MBwww.DogCastRadio.com In this show Kerry Rhodes talks about the items you should have in your canine first aid kit and Joe and Cathy Connolly talk about their book If I Should Die Before My Dog which every dog owner should have. Plus the DogCast Radio news and more.
Episode 147 - Terrier training and Treibball
June 01, 2013 10:00 - 1 hour - 28.9 MBwww.DogCastRadio.com In this show you can hear Dawn Antoniak-Mitchell talk about her book Terrier-Centric Dog Training- From Tenacious to Tremendous which offers effective advice to those trying to live in harmony with their terrier or terrier mix - and it may surprise you to know which dogs are terriers. We hear from Sarah Hursthouse about Treibball, the latest dog sport to arrive in the UK - a herding sport where dogs push large balls into a goal. And in the DogCast Radio News you can...
Episode 146 - Dognition and Reiki
May 11, 2013 10:00 - 1 hour - 31.4 MBwww.DogCastRadio.com In this show we investigate the scientific and the alternative as Dr. Brian Hare talks about the citizen science project Dognition, looking into the different types of canine cognition, and Reiki Master Teacher Rob Fellows talks about how Reiki can help you and your dog. Plus the DogCast Radio News, and a UK petition that aims to change the way puppies are sold.
Episode 145 - Crufts 2013 Special (Part 2)
April 13, 2013 10:00 - 30 minutes - 13.8 MBwww.DogCastRadio.com In the second part of our Crufts coverage Rob Fellows about the work of the charity Nowzad who rescue stray animals in Afghanistan, Garry Botterril want you to raise money for Hounds for Heroes by getting Fit in Kit, Jenny Brown tells how her Beagle Tiga has sniffed out lost dogs, Sharon Rose talks about her lovely and very laidback Great Danes, and Donal Murphy explains how National Pet Month promotes responsible pet ownership. Plus we announce our Doggitude giveaw...
Episode 144 - Crufts 2013 Special
April 06, 2013 10:00 - 38 minutes - 17.7 MBwww.DogCastRadio.com Hear our Crufts 2013 coverage, with interviews from Sarah Fisher and Tony Head, Nick Jones talks about offering advice to Crufts visitors, Sara Bingham discusses her Parti Poodle, Claire Guest launches a Medical Detection Dogs initiative, Tracy Genever reveals how the Blue Cross supports grieving dog owners, and Juie interviews two of the Kennel Club's Heelwork to Music Activity Team.
Episode 143 - Ted Kerasote - Pukka's Promise: The Quest for Longer Lived Dogs (Part 2)
March 30, 2013 10:00 - 56 minutes - 25.9 MBwww.DogCastRadio.com In this, the second of two in-depth interviews, Merle's Door author Ted Kerasote talks with humour and honesty about his experiences and research writing Pukka's Promise: The Quest for Longer-Lived Dogs, and has simple suggestions to help every dog owner extend their dog's life. After years alone, Ted talks touchingly about his life being once more lit up by dog light; let's help all our dogs shine that light for as long as possible.
Episode 142 - Ted Kerasote - Pukka's Promise: The Quest for Longer Lived Dogs
March 02, 2013 10:00 - 54 minutes - 24.9 MBwww.DogCastRadio.com In this, the first of two in-depth interviews, Merle's Door author Ted Kerasote talks with humour and honesty about his experiences and research writing Pukka's Promise: The Quest for Longer-Lived Dogs, and has simple suggestions to help every dog owner extend their dog's life. After years along, Ted talks touchingly about his life being once more lit up by dog light; let's help all our dogs shine that light for as long as possible.
Episode 141 - Doggitude and grumpy dogs
February 16, 2013 10:00 - 1 hour - 30.7 MBwww.DogCastRadio.com Talented artist Carole Pivarnik talks about producing Doggitude, her book of stunning dog portraits. Heelwork to music specialist Jenny Deakin talks about preparing for Crufts and her classes for "grumpy" dogs. Plus the DogCast Radio News, mandatory microchipping in the UK and more.
Episode 140 - Treibball and The Truth about Wolves and Dogs
January 26, 2013 10:00 - 51 minutes - 23.8 MBwww.DogCastRadio.com Treibball is the latest dog sport - hear all about it from Sandi Pensinger. Toni Shelbourne talks about her book The Truth about Wolves and Dogs which questions alpha theories. Plus hear in the DogCast Radio News how you can vote to keep the dog token in Monoploy and join in the latest online fad of Find Momo.
Episode 139 - 12 Dogs of Christmas and Canine First Aid
December 15, 2012 10:00 - 1 hour - 32.8 MBwww.DogCastRadio.com Hear from Ken Kragen about the book and movie of The 12 Dogs of Christmas. Kerry Rhodes has canine first aid advice that could save your dog's life, plus the DogCast Radio News and a brand new Christmas fiction feature in which a puppy farmer is visited by three ghosts- but will it soften his heart?
Episode 138 - The 12 Dogs of Christmas and Roann's Dog Therapy Team
November 24, 2012 10:00 - 52 minutes - 23.9 MBwww.DogCastRadio.com Hear from Ken Kragen how the book and movie of The 12 Dogs of Christmas started as a doodle on a place mat. A team approach to dog training is paying off for Roann's Dog Therapy Team. Plus the DogCast Radio News brings you stories PETA, a hawk attack on a dog and more, and what are you most thankful for about your dog?
Episode 137 - On Toby's Terms, The Spirit of The Dog and Lizzie Owen
October 27, 2012 10:00 - 1 hour - 29 MBwww.DogCastRadio.com Tamsin Pickeral and Astrid Harrisson talk about their stunning new book The Spirit of the Dog, which traces the development of dog breeds. Charmaine Hammond shares the life lessons her troubled dog Toby taught her, and how her book On Toby's Terms has touched hearts worldwide. Lizzie Owen reveals how her assistance dog Frodo helps her and the ways you can help support the charity.
Episode 136 - teach a hug and take great photos of your dog
September 29, 2012 10:00 - 42 minutes - 19.5 MBwww.DogCastRadio.com Pamela Johnson tells you how to teach you dog a hug behaviour - and the practical applications this has. Professional photographer Sarah Loveland has advice to help you take great photos of your dog. Plus the DogCast Radio News, Buddy's Diary and much more.
Episode 135 - Best dog toys and Hayley the fundraising Basset Hound
August 25, 2012 10:00 - 49 minutes - 22.5 MBwww.DogCastRadio.com There are so many dog toys on offer that sometimes it can be difficult to know what to choose for your dog. But when you've made your choice and bought it, do you know how to get the most out of a toy with your dog? Plus hear about Hayley the fundraising Basset Hound.
Episode 134 - Scruffts and Women and Dog Training
July 14, 2012 10:00 - 51 minutes - 23.6 MBwww.DogCastRadio.com Roger Alan Bernard talks about the reasons women encounter dog training problems, we celebrate the crossbreed with a trip to a Scruffts heat, and remember dogs who have been loved and lost recently. Plus the DogCast Radio News with the stories other news sources might just have overlooked.
Episode 133 - C.A.R.I.A.D. and Piper the painting Bulldog
June 09, 2012 10:00 - 48 minutes - 22.2 MBwww.DogCastRadio.com The Guardian campaign wants dog owners to be called guardians as it described their role better. C.A.R.I.A.D. is a coalition fighting puppy farming in Wales and their unscrupulous practices. When artist Jessica Stone adopted a Bulldog with special needs who could have foreseen that the dog would also have an arty side? Plus the DogCast Radio News and more.
Episode 132 - Golden Retriever profile and Barknight
May 12, 2012 10:00 - 1 hour - 28.6 MBwww.DogCastRadio.com Profile of the ever popular Golden Retiever, Bark Night, a celebration of our dogs, plus the DogCast Radio news, Dogs for the Disabled's Big Dog's Breakfast and more.
Episode 131 - The Gift of Growl and Difficult Dog Training
April 21, 2012 10:00 - 54 minutes - 24.9 MBwww.DogCastRadio.com Most of us have heard our dogs growl - but do you realise how precious a gift your dog's growl can be? A growl is a warning that a dog is unhappy, and should alert the owner that action is necessary. However, the form that action takes is crucial to your dog's happiness - the important thing is never to scold a growl; so just how should we respond to a growl? Pat Miller has the answers. She explains why dogs growl and how we should react. While most dogs and owne...
Episode 130 - Crufts 2012 Part 2
March 31, 2012 10:00 - 57 minutes - 26.4 MBwww.DogCastRadio.com The second part of our Crufts coverage including interviews with Susan McKeon whose Greyhound lead her into a whole new career, Sealyham Terrier breeder Harry Parsons, The Blue Cross's Education Development Manager Tracy Genever talks about the charity's rebrand, plus interviews from those competing and judging in the Heelwork to Music finals, and youngsters getting involved in the Young Kennel Club.
Episode 129 - Crufts 2012 Part 1
March 24, 2012 10:00 - 1 hour - 28.1 MBwww.DogCastRadio.com Crufts 2012 - Carolyn Menteith, Paul Keevil, Nina Ottosson, Dr. Roger Mugford, Dr. Claire Guest, Lesley Nicol (Mrs Patmore from Downton Abbey) and more, plus Bruce Fogle talks about his photo competition Scratched and Chewed.
Episode 128 - Debbie Connolly discusses Crufts 2012 vet checks
March 13, 2012 10:00 - 30 minutes - 14 MBwww.DogCastRadio.com At Crufts 2012 the Best of Breed dog in fifteen high profile breeds had to face a vet check - and in six of those breeds the dogs failed the check and were disqualified. This move has attracted a lot of comment, and in this indepth interview dog expert Debbie Connolly gives her insights into and opinions on the issue.
Episode 127 - Nature vs nurture, and How dogs combat stress
February 11, 2012 10:00 - 1 hour - 34.4 MBwww.DogCastRadio.com Author and life coach Bonnie Church highlights how dogs help us cope with stress. Expert trainers Debbie Connolly and Nick Jones debate nature vs nurture in response to a listener's question about her Shiba Inu. In the DogCast Radio News hear how the Cairn Terrier may become the twelfth official state dog - but can you name the other eleven?
Episode 126 - The Russian Dog Wizard in America and dogs in Australia
December 14, 2011 10:00 - 52 minutes - 23.9 MBwww.DogCastRadio.com Nowadays it can sometimes seem we are awash with dog whisperers, but there's only one dog wizard! Listen to this interview with Vladamir Roytapel, the Russian Dog Wizard who has a long history of training dogs, having trained dogs for the Russian government, the Red Army and the KGB. Listener Sarah Ginis has lived in Australia for over twenty years. She lives in South Australia, is passionate about dog rescue, and has become aware of a dog related problem in her a...
Episode 125 - Joe Inglis's diet advice and Renee Premaza on saving Jack
December 11, 2011 09:50 - 51 minutes - 23.5 MBwww.DogCastRadio.com TV vet Joe Inglis has excellent advice on giving our dogs the best diet possible. Renee Premaza shares her moving story of saving troubled Collie Jack. Plus the DogCast Radio News includes the sexiest man alive's love of dogs, and a festive story Barnaby's Christmas.