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Episode 267 - Help Find Margie and Ruby and feeding the dogs of Maui

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Released Sat September 9, 2023
Length: 1:35:54
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Margie and Ruby, two young Norfolk Terriers, were stolen in June 2021. Their owners are desperate to have their home again, and talk about the pain and pitfalls of their search. Jaron Lukas is donating Yumwoof dog food to the dogs of Maui, as well as educating us about how to feed our dogs healthily.

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Episode 266 - Search and Rescue Sport and the command which could save your dog's life

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Released Sat August 26, 2023
Length: 0:42:59
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Hear about Search and Rescue Sport from Melissa Stagnaro, the Vice President of the American Rettungshunde Sport Association. Melissa's dogs have also painted masterpieces, and enjoy playing corn hole too. Julie shares the most important command to teach your dog is - and it might just save their life!

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Episode 265 - dog dilemmas discussed

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Released Sat July 1, 2023
Length: 0:24:38
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In this podcast, Julie discusses six doggy dilemmas from the AITA Reddit forum. Questions include the rights of a family dog over a friend, a friend whose dog gate crashed a party, a child who let a puppy escape, a child obsessed sister, objecting to a dog sniffing you, and - we always end up talking poo! - a dog pooping on the pavement in front of a cafe. Who's right, who's wrong? Listen and find out!

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Episode 264 - what it's like to foster dogs fleeing domestic abuse

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Released Sat June 17, 2023
Length: 0:23:47
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In this podcast hear first hand what it's like to foster dogs fleeing domestic abuse. Julie interviews a lady who opened her home and heart to foster dogs for several years. She talks about her experiences, the dogs' characters, and what her plans are now she's stopped fostering.

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Episode 263 - deaf blind dog and paragility Papillon

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Released Sat May 27, 2023
Length: 1:07:49
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This podcast features amazing dogs - and their amazing owners. Deb Bauer is ensuring her deaf blind double merle dogs are living their best lives. She wants people to know they can - and should - comfort and support their dogs. Susannah Chalmers and her Papillon Arran are part of the UK Paragility Team, and are heading to the Netherlands to compete in the world Championships. Susannah remains positive despite battling arthritis.

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Episode 262 - dogs have feelings too

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Released Sat April 8, 2023
Length: 0:42:21
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Dogs have feelings - just like us! Well, not exactly like us, free will teacher Bethany Bell explains which feelings dogs have, the implications that has for training and living with your dog, and why canine emotions haven't always been acknowledged. Plus the DogCast Radio News.

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Episode 261 - what your dog wants you to know

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Released Sat March 25, 2023
Length: 0:40:15
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What would your dog want you to know? How does your dog want you to feed them, walk them, treat them? Helen St. Pierre has the answers as well as some quick, easy changes you can make to enhance your dog's quality of life.

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Episode 260 - help my dog won't sleep

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Released Sat January 21, 2023
Length: 0:33:59
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If your dog won't sleep, neither can you! Toni Shelbourne has the advice you need to get a good night's sleep for both of you, including lots of practical and knowledgeable advice. Toni is an Accredited Animal Behaviourist, a Tellington TTouch Instructor, a Real Dog Yoga Instructor, and an Author. The DogCast Radio News brings you dog news to inform and entertain.

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Episode 259 - Loving Edie and 101 Dogs

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Released Sat December 10, 2022
Length: 1:09:19
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Meredith May had had dogs before but was not prepared for life with Golden Retriever Edie. She discusses her book Loving Edie, which their shared journey. Nicola Jane Swinney loves dogs, so much so that she's written a book about 101 Dogs, giving a quirky insight into their characteristics. Listen during the dog walk, or cuddled up on the couch with your canine.

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Episode 258 - Andrew Cotter Olive and Mabel and celebrating Mutts

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Released Sat November 19, 2022
Length: 1:15:15
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Sports broadcaster Andrew Cotter made charming videos of his two Labrador dogs Olive and Mabel, which kept us smiling in lockdown and beyond. He talks to Julie about Dog Days, the book he has written about the ups and downs of life with his dogs, and their rise to social media stardom. Photographer Olivia Pritchard loves mutts - mystery mixed breeds as she puts it - and has created a stunning fine art coffee table book in celebration of them. She talks about her experiences meeting the dogs that feature in the book, and about her own rescue dog.

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277 - Tripawd Superdogs, GB Senior Agility World Championship Team, Tuk's Law and the escapee kitten saved by a dog

In a bumper, bonanza, bulging at the seams episode, hear the inspiring story of the Tripawd Superdogs inspired by photographer Sarah Loveland's own three legged dog. History in the making, as the first British team enters the Senior Agility World Championships. Tuk’s Law campaigns to stop dogs and other pets being put down without the owner's knowledge. Daisy the escapee kitten was saved by a search and rescue dog, and her story is worthy of a Disney movie!

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.