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Episode 278 - Dog intelligence and introducing cats and dogs

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Released Sat August 17, 2024
Length: 1:03:35
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In this podcast you can hear author Jennifer S. Holland talk about dog intelligence - what types of intelligence do dogs have, how do we measure canine intelligence, what's the difference between intelligence and instinct, and how can we encourage our dogs to become more intelligent? Behaviourist Lisa Sinnott offers excellent advice on how to introduce cats and dogs in a way that causes as little stress to all concerned. And Julie introduces her latest project - Inane Ramblings of a Puppy Owner (IROAPO).

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Emergency fundraising appeal for dog rescued with "severe back deformity"

The RSPCA has launched an emergency fundraising appeal to help with the costs to care for a very special dog with a ‘severe back deformity’.

Eleven-month-old crossbreed Herbert arrived at Martlesham Animal Centre, in Suffolk, last week after being rescued by RSPCA officers. Now the team at Martlesham - run by the RSPCA Suffolk Central branch* - is trying to raise money for the expensive scans and tests he needs to begin the road to recovery.

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Herbert needs treatment

The RSPCA has launched an emergency fundraising appeal to help with the costs to care for Herbert, a very special dog with a ‘severe back deformity’.

Herbert has a deformed back

The RSPCA has launched an emergency fundraising appeal to help with the costs to care for Herbert, a very special dog with a ‘severe back deformity’.

Herbert

The RSPCA has launched an emergency fundraising appeal to help with the costs to care for Herbert, a very special dog with a ‘severe back deformity’.

Dog dumped over wall into barbed wire surprises rescuers by having a puppy

A dog who was dumped over a wall into a tangle of barbed wire has surprised her rescuers by giving birth to a healthy puppy.

The terrier - who has been named Ladybird by the RSPCA - was rescued from Levett Road, Barking, on 18 March.

RSPCA Inspector Lee Ricketts, who worked with London Fire Brigade to rescue the frightened dog, said: “We were called after a person walking along Levett Road heard a distressed dog crying on the other side of a 6ft-high (1.8m) concrete wall.

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Ladybird and Babybird

A dog who was dumped over a wall into a tangle of barbed wire has surprised her rescuers by giving birth to a healthy puppy.

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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Melissa Stagnaro and Kludde

Kludde the Dutch Shepherd has produced many paintings.

Episode 265 - dog dilemmas discussed

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Released Sat July 1, 2023
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In this podcast, Julie discusses six doggy dilemmas from the AITA Reddit forum. Questions include the rights of a family dog over a friend, a friend whose dog gate crashed a party, a child who let a puppy escape, a child obsessed sister, objecting to a dog sniffing you, and - we always end up talking poo! - a dog pooping on the pavement in front of a cafe. Who's right, who's wrong? Listen and find out!

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280 - pet bereavement leave and the dog sniffing for an escaped capybara

Erika Sinner shares why pet bereavement leave is so important - on a business and a personal level. Rachel Rodgers talks about her and her dog Rico helping to sniff out missing capybara, Cinnamon.

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.