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Episode 288 - epilepsy detecting dogs and technology

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Released Sat June 21, 2025
Length: 0:31:56
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In this podcast hear all about the fascinating project combining dogs and AI to detect and predict epileptic seizures to make life safer and healthier for people with epilepsy. Incorporating technology offers many exciting possibilities for the future.

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Episode 287 - dogs of the world with Lili Chin

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Released Sat May 17, 2025
Length: 0:39:08
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In this podcast we focus on dogs of the world! Lili Chin talks about her charming new book Dogs of The World An Illustrated Compendium. How many dog breeds can you name? Do you know how they originated? What do we even mean by the word "breed"? Lili explains how she approaches drawing the breeds. Plus the DogCast Radio News.

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Episode 286 - service dogs for veterans

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Released Sat April 26, 2025
Length: 0:45:03
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Ryan Woodruff, CEO of Clear Path for Veterans, is a Marine Corps veteran. In this interview he talks about his experience, the support her received from the non profit, and his commitment to supporting other veterans transition from the military to civilian life.
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Episode 285 - Crufts 2025

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Released Sat March 29, 2025
Length: 0:52:23
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In our Crufts 2025 special, Julie (after getting lost in the vast NEC halls!) talks to dog behaviourists Kay Attwood and Andy Hale, catches up with long standing friends of the show Jill Crow and her daughter Bryony, finds out about Performance Dog UK and Pet Remedy, and discovers how you can protect your dog out and about with doggy armour and in the car with a crash tested car seat. All the fun of Crufts without having to walk until your feet are sore!

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Episode 284 - Julie talks AITA AIBU and dog news

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Released Sat March 1, 2025
Length: 0:22:11
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In this podcast host Julie brings you dog dilemmas from Reddit AITA and Mumsnet AIBU, as well as dog themed news stories which caught her eye. Plus we touch on that age old mystery - did we domesticate dogs, or did they domesticate themselves?

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Episode 283 - canine cognitive skills and the herbal dog

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Released Sat January 25, 2025
Length: 1:07:15
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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.

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Episode 282 - dog life hacks and stay positive for your dog's sake

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Released Sat December 14, 2024
Length: 1:08:52
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In this podcast we hear from behaviourist Bethany Bell on why aversive, harsh methods appear to work, while wreaking havoc on your dog and your relationship with them. Behaviourist Jennifer Billot has the dog life hacks that will save you time, make your training more effective, and make life more fun for your dog. DogCast Radio is the podcast your dog wants you to listen to!

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Episode 281 - dog AITA and am I being unreasonable

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Released Sat November 30, 2024
Length: 0:27:36
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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?

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Episode 280 - pet bereavement leave and the dog sniffing for an escaped capybara

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Released Sat October 26, 2024
Length: 1:05:43
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Erika Sinner shares why pet bereavement leave is so important - on a business and a personal level. Rachel Rodgers talks about her and her dog Rico helping to sniff out missing capybara, Cinnamon.

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Episode 279 - mushrooms for dogs and using parenting principles with pets

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Released Sat September 14, 2024
Length: 0:00:00
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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.

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288 - epilepsy detecting dogs and technology

In this podcast hear all about the fascinating project combining dogs and AI to detect and predict epileptic seizures to make life safer and healthier for people with epilepsy. Incorporating technology offers many exciting possibilities for the future.

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.