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Episode 7 - Training, royal dogs and fashion for dogs

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Released Sat December 10, 2005
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Interview: Pam Dennison

Do training sessions with your dog ever seem like a battle between the two of you?

Then Pam Dennison has just the advice you need.

She is the author of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Positive Dog Training, and has some amazing insights into training that may well revolutionise your relationship with your dog.

If you want to learn how to motivate your dog, and how to focus his attention on you, then listen to Pam's guidance.

Lost Dogs

Jayne Hayes from www.doglost.co.uk has had another busy and successful month, reuniting dogs with owners.

Hear how one of her current cases is progressing as she seeks to find a puppy from one of Princess Anne's dogs, whose owner is frantically searching with Jayne's help. Could you help?

What is the latest technological tool in identifying lost dogs?

Listen and find out.

Fashion goes to the dogs

What do the Brits like to dress their dogs in?

Traditionally we're a conservative lot, but it seems we're branching out!

www.dogmcuk.com is an innovative site run by husband and wife team, Richard and Pav.

If you have a pooch with a passion for dressing up - whatever size they are - there are imaginative outfits for them here.

Puppy Playtime

In Puppy Playtime, Jenny shares lots of ideas to liven up long journeys.

Also, find out how you can amuse your dog in the house during the dark days of winter.

Buddy's Diary

Buddy considers the matter of how a nice guy deals with the stresses and strains of being the family dog.

Warning - don't try this at home, unless you're a dog!

Other items

All this plus how many dogs does it take to change a light bulb?

Sharing

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In this podcast, host Julie considers a variety of Reddit AITA questions, and Am I Being Unreasonable from Mumsnet. We have stories of a puppy biting a child at a family get together, the pet sitting friend who took the dog to doggy daycare, the rescue dog defender feeling the pressure to meet up for dog walks, the sister who caused trouble when she said her sister's baby name sounded like a dog's name, the devoted owner who ducked out of his brother's wedding to care for his injured dog, an off lead dog causing issues and two alleged service dogs joining at the children's playground. Do you agree with Julie's take on all these canine conundrums?

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.