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We recently visited expert dog trainer, shepherd, artist, illustrator and retired vicar Graeme Sims. (www.graemesims.com ) His latest book is The Dog Whisperer How to Train Your Dog Using its Own Language, which allows readers to access Graeme’s gentle but effective dog training methods.

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Harry Hound

Name: Harry
Owner: Sophie
Age: 11
Birthday: 25th of june

Loves long walks and to lay on your bed to keep warm.

Harry every1 loves me

I am Harry i am 11 years old but still my owner sophie thinks i am very active i am 11 on the 25th of june. My owner was adopted aswell so we are basically the same and her birthday is on the 1st of june. I love my owner.

Gromit and Julie

Julie of DogCast Radio with a huge inflatable of Gromit.

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Crufts 2008

Crufts was the usual spectacular celebration of all things dog. There was a strong message of rescue this year, with actor Neil Morrissey talking movingly about his own rescue dog, and why he's supporting the Pedigree Adoption Drive (see DogCast Radio episode 62). Also in Episode 62 you can hear from It's Me or the Dog presenter and dog trainer Victoria Stilwell on what she was doing at Crufts.

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Ty: Welsh Springer Spaniel

If you ever do a Welsh page, this is one (I think!) He is a rescue dog: very fun-loving personality, kind of a doofus. I dogsat a lot for him this year. (Sarah again)

Coca: Alaskan Malamute

Owner: Jaci Sorkness

Coca weighs 165lbs and is a sled dog on my team.

Cascade: Border Collie

Owner: Gina
This is Cas my rescue border collie who is working Grade 6 Agility and Advanced Canine Freestyle in the UK having competed at Crufts in 2008.

Pogo: Pug

Owner: TMKC

Great personality - He owns us. We're glad to be his pick.

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298 - Melissa McCue McGrath The Misdadventures of the world’s okayest dog trainer

Melissa McCue McGrath talks to Julie about her book The Misdavenrtues of the world’s okayest dog trainer. The book - part-memoir, part-career guide - will make you laugh, and maybe make you cry but it will definitely give you an insight into the role of a behaviourist and trainer! In this interview, Melissa talks with humour and honesty about her job, her professional and personal experiences with dogs, and the changes she’s seen in the dog world.

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.