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Episode 11 - Great Danes and man-hating dogs

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Released Sat February 11, 2006
Length: 0:40:10
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Great Danes

In this episode we bring you a breed profile of one of the largest dog breeds, the Great Dane.
These are tall, sturdy dogs who have a serious, dignified expression. With an impressive physique and a big bark to match, are they hard to handle or big softies at heart? We spoke to several Great Dane owners at a show, some of whom were members of the Great Dane Lovers forum.

Training Issues

What do you do if your dog takes a dislike to men, and has no inhibitions about showing her dislike?
Jo tells us about her Miniature Schnauzer, Pippa, who barks at all strange men. Giving her expert advice on this problem is Mim Edwards, a professional dog trainer from Adelaide, Australia.
Mim has a variety of strategies to help support Pippa and correct her behaviour.

Buddy's Diary

Buddy has discovered how devious humans can be, tempting him with his favourite food in return for good behaviours.
His favourite food is cheese, and he will do almost anything to get it, he loves it. However, is his strong love of cheese a weakness that his people can exploit?

News

In the DogCast Radio news, find out where the best fed dogs in Paris get their treats.
Guide Dogs for the blind is celebrating 75 years of supporting blind and partially sighted people in the UK.
Plus, discover the dog show that made the most of the internet, and how dog tags have gone digital!

Other items

All this and more, including things your dog would definitely want to say to you.

Sharing

279 - mushrooms for dogs and using parenting principles with pets

In this podcast, Dr Rob Silver reveals how mushroom's can be good for our dogs - and us. Wendy Lyons Sunshine explains how implementing parenting methods with our dogs can improve our relationship with them.

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.