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Santa Paws Holidog cake

By Three Dog Bakery

In episode 8 - our Christmas episode - we will be talking to Dan Dye from the Three Dog Bakery.

As a special festive treat for your dog, Dan has provided a recipe from one of the Three Dog Bakery cook books.

Treat you dog and try it out!

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What dog owners can tell scientists about the nature of the universe

Scientists all over the world are searching for the missing matter in the universe. What could dog hair have to do with all this?

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Wag and Bone Show (UK) 2006 Preview

By Julie Hill

Find out what the 2006 Wag and Bone Show has to offer.

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Crufts 2006

By Julie Hill

Crufts is the world's top dog show, as well as a great day our for dog enthusiasts. Covering the event for DogCast Radio gave me the opportunity to experience the magic, and discover some of the secrets of the show.

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Dogs and Royalty

Find out about the special relationship that exists between dogs and royalty. This is not a modern phenomenon, nor it is exclusive to the English monarchy. Just like the rest of us the royals love their dogs.

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Two minute fiction: Abandonment

By Julie Hill

Read the story of an abandoned dog, waiting for his family to return for him. Will he have a happy ending?

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Dog ownership: The "What have I done" Moment

Where dog ownership occurs, there inevitably follows a panic stricken, "What have I done?" moment.

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Greyfriars Bobby

Have you heard the story of Greyfriars Bobby? This devoted little dog took up residence on his owner's grave. The town came to love this faithful dog, and he has been honoured in many ways, including a statue in Edinburgh, Scotland.

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Can you communicate as well as your dog?

When our vet questioned our dog Star's courage when she whined while being vaccinated, it made me think. She wasn't being brave or cowardly - she was just saying, "Stop it!" Dogs comunicate with us in many ways - do we communicate as clearly as them?

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Holiday food dangerous for dogs

Do you know what food is safe to give your dog this holiday? What will your dog enjoy and what might just see him at the veterinarian surgery - or worse? There are many everyday foods, as well as other household items that pose a risk for your dog. Read this article and keep your dog healthy and safe.

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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.