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Jenny Brown and Tiga

Jenny Brown with her Beagle Tiga who has successfully tracked several lost dogs.

Paul O'Grady and Carmine

The hit ITV series Paul O’ Grady: For The Love Of Dogs, which followed the lives of animals at the world renowned rescue charity Battersea Dogs & Cats Home has been shortlisted for a prestigious Bafta Award.

Paul O’Grady's ITV series about Battersea shortlisted for a BAFTA

The hit ITV series Paul O’ Grady: For The Love Of Dogs, which followed the lives of animals at the world renowned rescue charity Battersea Dogs & Cats Home has been shortlisted for a prestigious Bafta Award.

The Bafta nomination for the seven part series follows National Television Award success in January for Best Factual Entertainment, and is further recognition of the show’s national appeal.

Following the highs and lows, laughter and tears at the

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Buster - dumped due to divorce

Seven year old Mongrel Buster arrived at Battersea earlier this year because his owners separated and could no longer care for him. He is in the care of Battersea while he waits for a new home.

Battersea appeals for foster homes as family break-ups force dogs into care

Animal charity Battersea Dogs & Cats Home is appealing for more foster homes for its dogs after a 31 per cent increase in animals coming into its care due to family break-ups.

Last year the world famous animal charity saw a dramatic increase in the number of animals being brought in by their owners because of divorce and separation. Because these animals come from a home environment, they can often find the adjustment to life in kennels particularly stressful, so Battersea tries to

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Rob Fellows with Monty

Reiki Master Rob Fellows with his beloved Monty.

Episode 144 - Crufts 2013 Special

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Hear our Crufts 2013 coverage, with interviews from Sarah Fisher and Tony Head, Nick Jones talks about offering advice to Crufts visitors, Sara Bingham discusses her Parti Poodle, Claire Guest launches a Medical Detection Dogs initiative, Tracy Genever reveals how the Blue Cross supports grieving dog owners, and Juie interviews two of the Kennel Club's Heelwork to Music Activity Team.

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Dr Claire Guest at Crufts 2013

Dr Claire Guest, CEO of Medical Detection Dogs, launched a new initiative at Crufts 2013.

Sarah Fisher at Crufts 2013

Sarah Fisher talking to Julie at Crufts 2013.

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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.