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Episode 270 - clinical behaviourist Rachel Rodgers and author Mark E. Scott

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Released Sat November 25, 2023
Length: 1:15:15
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Clinical dog behaviourist Rachel Rodgers and her team of rehabilitation dog trainers are helping dogs live their best life. Author Mark Scott is assisted in many ways by his Australian Shepherd, Brody. Host Julie shares some positive dog news stories.

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First Date

Much of First Date, by Mark Scott, takes place in a hospital.

Australian Shepherd Brody

Brody keeps owner Mark Scott company while he writes.

Episode 268 - Crash tested dog car safety and dog inspired author

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Released Sat September 23, 2023
Length: 1:10:16
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Just like us, our dogs need to be protected in the event of a collision of evasive manoevre in the car - but did you know that to be truly effective and safe car harnesses should be fully crash tested? We talk to the team inspired by experience to help keep dogs safe as they travel. Author Sue Kittow has experienced how dogs support us through tough times, and has turned her real life canines into characters in her touching novels.

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Lainy

Sue Kittow's dogs inspire her to write.

Episode 227 - Spike the Wonder Dog and Pampered Pets

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Released Sat December 12, 2020
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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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War Animals

War Animals celebrates the lives of the animals who served alongside their human comrades in World War II.

Robin Hutton

Robin Hutton, author of War Animals, the unsung heroes of World War II.

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274 - Crufts 2024 and can dog friendly be neurodivergent friendly?

In this episode Julie and Jenny go to Crufts 2024 and Michelle Foulia explores whether dog friendly can be neurodivergent friendly too. Plus the problems the French Bulldog faces, and how our dogs are good for our neurobiology!

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.