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Episode 3 - Huskies and Newfoundlands

Released Sat October 15, 2005
Length: 0:40:05
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Dog sledding adventures

Arleigh Jorgenson
In episode three of DogCast Radio, discover the fantastic dog sledding holidays Arleigh Jorgenson can provide.

Dog sled adventures
Hear how exhilarating working a dog team is, and what its like to develop a working relationship with theses athletic huskies.

The holidays can be tailored to most ages and abilities, no experience required!

Ersahl & Reggie

Newfoundland water rescue training

How much do you know about that shaggy gentle giant of the dog world, the Newfoundland? These huge dogs love the water, and we visited a training club, Paddlepaws, to find out about water training.

If you are in the UK you can contact Karen or Dean on 01162849483 for more information.

Training tips

Mim Edwards from Adelaide, Australia, gives incisive advice about teaching your dog to walk on a lead without pulling.

Mim has a very positive spin on training, which your dog will certainly appreciate!

Puppy Playtime

In Puppy Playtime - our feature for younger listeners - Jenny reviews an entertaining and informative website How to love your dog - A kid's guide to dog care which she enjoys using.

Dogopoly
Also hear how much fun the game Dogopoly is.

Jenny and Buddy playing Dogopoly
Buddy certainly enjoys playing.

Other items

Our Two Minute Fiction feature tells the story of a rescue dog, plus brush up your dog knowledge with out did you knows!

The next episode will be on October 29th.

From next month, we are moving to a twice monthly format, on the second and fourth Saturday of each month, so the next but one episode will be November 12.

Sharing

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Canine cognitive skills

This podcast is al about keeping your dog happy and healthy physically and mentally. Kay Attwood, one of the UK's leading trainers specialising in positive reinforcement reveals what the secret of our dogs' thinking and mental abilities, and how we can provide enrichment and training which will enhance our dogs' lives. Canine herbalist Rita Hogan explains what herbalism is, and how it can support our dog's general health, as well as helping to resolve various ailments and conditions. Make sure 2025 is a great year for you and your dog.

189 - The Dog Healers and War Dogs Remembered

Molly

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

Benny

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

Lorraine

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

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.