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Episode 229 - Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson and Help! My Dog is Scared of the Vet

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Released Sat February 13, 2021
Length: 1:47:33
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Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson talks about a wide range of dog, animal and pet related issues in a fascinating interview based around his book Lost Companions: Reflections on the Death of Pets. Through her book, Help! My Dog is Scared of the Vet, Toni Shelbourne is offering help to the many dogs who are afraid of the vet. The DogCast Radio News brings you all the dog related stories you might otherwise miss out on.

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Episode 228 - Monkey's House and Separation Anxiety

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Released Sat January 16, 2021
Length: 1:21:57
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Monkeys House is a dog sanctuary and hospice where dogs go to live. It's a joyful place run by Jeff and Michele Allen in their own home, supported by volunteers. With the uncertainties of life, separation anxiety has more potential than ever to trouble our dogs. Head dog trainer at Eye 2 Eye and Beco ambassador Bryony Cole, and Beco founder George Bramble discuss dealing with, and preventing, it. Plus the DogCast Radio News.

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Episode 227 - Spike the Wonder Dog and Pampered Pets

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Released Sat December 12, 2020
Length: 0:55:36
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In this podcast we have fun with Bill Boggs and talk about his book Spike the Wonder Dog, inspired by his own real life dog. Helen Brunton gives us a behind the scenes look at life as a pet sitter, and shares the funny adventures she's been on. Plus the DogCast Radio News. Happy listening!

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Episode 226 - dog and human physical health and mental wellness

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Released Sat November 7, 2020
Length: 1:18:16
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Happiness and health - we want it for ourselves and our dogs. In this episode Ben Seidman and Daniella Morgan-Pascualvaca talk about the Mella Pet Care products making it easier for vets and pet parents to monitor their animals' health. Carlyn Montes De Oca talks about her dog inspired gratitude journal called, "Paws for the Good Stuff: a dog lover’s journal for creating a happier & more pawsitive life." Look after your and your dog's mental well being and physical health. All that plus the DogCast Radio News.

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Episode 225 - Cowpugs, Battersea Anniversary and Pet Insurance

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Released Sat October 24, 2020
Length: 1:11:50
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Did you know Pugs can round up cattle? Well they do - and you can hear about it in this podcast! We help Battersea Dogs and Cats Home celebrate their 160th Anniversary, hearing about their origins, their famous residents, celebrity supporters, and their work today. We hear from Pumpkin Pet Insurance about their research into how pet owners spend their money. The DogCast Radio News brings you all the latest dog stories.

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Episode 224 - Major: A Soldier Dog and Paws Against Elbow Dysplasia and the Mayhew

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Released Sat October 10, 2020
Length: 1:08:05
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In this podcast you can hear how Paws Against E D has an ambitious plan to help dogs with elbow dysplasia and other conditions. The War Dog program saw thousands of Americans send their dog to be trained to help the war effort, hear about their moving experiences. Jason Flemyng tells is how The Mayhew is launching A Life Shared is a Life Saved to raise funds to support their work. We're honouring the dogs of the past, and striving to make the future as happy and healthy as possible for dogs.

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Episode 223 - Rock and Roll Over, Raising a lockdown puppy and languages for dogs

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Released Sat September 26, 2020
Length: 1:27:53
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In a fun and packed podcast, Norty Cohen and Steve McWilliams talk about Rock and Roll Over, an album of songs all about dog breeds. Annie Grossman from School For The Dogs advises on how to raise a lockdown puppy. Jason Forrest gets tips from Joe Nutkins on how to teach dogs foreign languages. The DogCast Radio News brings you all the dog themed news you need.

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Episode 222 - Separation anxiety and Pooch Paper

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Released Sat August 22, 2020
Length: 1:19:53
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DogCast Radio is 15 years old this month! Many dogs are experiencing separation anxiety after their owners have gone back to work after lockdown. Fiona Whelan, a behaviourist at The Company of Animals, has all the insight and advice to deal with the problem. Tracy Rosensteel talks about Pooch Paper, a genuinely environmentally friendly way to scoop your dog's poop. Plus the DogCast Radio News focuses on happy news to celebrate their 15th birthday!

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Episode 221 - Stop importing puppies and dogs who found romance for their human

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Released Sat July 25, 2020
Length: 0:46:39
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Lucy Parkinson and TV vet Marc Abraham discuss the petition Lucy started to stop the exploitative importing of puppies into the UK. Writer Cath Jenkin reveals the spooky way her Border Collie brought brought happiness, romance and a new home into her life. Plus the DogCast Radio News.

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Episode 220 - Keeping dogs safe from theft, loss and heat stroke

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Released Sat June 27, 2020
Length: 1:03:28
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We all want to keep our dogs as safe, happy and healthy as possible - but there are so many dangers out there. Debbie Matthews founded Vets Get Scanning after her dogs were stolen, and has spent the last 14 years campaigning to increase the chance of missing and lost dogs of being reunited with their owners. You can help make our dogs safer. Dr Michael Becker is a critical care veterinarian who has everything you need to know about heatstroke in dogs. Plus the DogCast Radio News.

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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.