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Help! My Dog Has Canine Compulsive Disorder

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The Pet Sitter's Tale

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Toni Shelbourne

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Episode 197 - Canine Compulsive Disorder and VIP pet sitting

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Released Sat July 28, 2018
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In this episode, you can hear Laura Vorreyer explain how she got into VIP pet sitting. Toni Shelbourne has everything you need to know about Canine Compulsive Disorder, a condition which causes dogs and owners great distress. Plus there's the DogCast Radio News read by Julie and Jenny, and Julie recalls Buddy's last holiday - which was an unplanned, but enriching experience for him.

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Pet charity launches search for the top UK veterinary nurse of 2018

Blue Cross has begun their annual search for the UK‘s 'Veterinary Nurse of the year' and is calling on pet owners and veterainry practices to help. The charity’s award recognises the dedication of the country’s vet nurses and their invaluable support to their veterinary teams, the nation’s pets and pet owners. The award is given to a vet nurse who not only cares for sick and injured pets but also goes the extra mile to encourage responsible pet ownership and improve pet welfare in their community.

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Golden oldie rescue dog from Hampshire set for TV stardom - again!

‘Bear’ stole the show last Christmas when she featured on This Morning, and is set to be a star once again this week as her story is told on Channel 5’s The Dog Rescuers.

The story of 11-year-old RSPCA rescue dog Bear, who was rehomed to a couple from Hampshire, will be shown on The Dog Rescuers this week.

Elderly pooch Bear was brought to RSPCA Millbrook Animal Centre in Chobham by an RSPCA inspector in November 2017, after her previous owner was unable to care for her due to her age.

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