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Good puppy practice

Over the years of putting DogCast Radio together, I've gathered some great advice from the various trainers, breeders and other experts I've interviewed. Here are some tips for dealing with a puppy.

Start as you mean to go on

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Rescue Rottie

One of the Rotties taken into vet Nancy Kay, author of Speaking For Spot.

Episode 83 - Raising puppies and Justice for Dogs

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Released Sat February 14, 2009
Length: 1:00:29
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  • Raising great puppies - interview
  • Justice for Dogs - interview
  • News
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Dogs will be dogs, mostly

Oh dear, Kevin McKidd has given us another celebrity example of how to get it wrong with dogs. Kevin is the Scottish actor you may have seen in the television series Journeyman, or the films Trainspotting, or Made of Honour. He has two dogs, which he obviously thinks a lot of, as he flew them out to LA with the family when they moved. However, Kevin's dogs are male and female, and he just didn't manage to remember to get them neutered.

Well, you know what happened don't you?

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Episode 11 - Great Danes and man-hating dogs

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Released Sat February 11, 2006
Length: 0:40:10
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  • Great Dane breed profile with interviews
  • Listener's behaviour problem and solution
  • Buddy's Diary
  • News
  • Things your dog would definitely want to say to you
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Episode 27 - Chow Chows and PADS

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Released Sat October 14, 2006
Length: 0:43:30
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  • Training methods
  • Chow Chow profile - interviews
  • People and Dogs Society - interview
  • News
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Episode 4 - Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs and lost dogs

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Released Sat October 29, 2005
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  • Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs - interview
  • Training tip from Joe Timko of Canyon View Ranch, California
  • Lost dogs - interview
  • Buddy's Diary
  • News
  • Website reviews
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Episode 20 - Irish Setters and the Blue Cross

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Released Sat June 24, 2006
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  • Irish Setters - interviews
  • The Blue Cross - interview
  • News
  • "What have I done?" - article
  • Puppy Playtime
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282 - dog life hacks and stay positive for your dog's sake

In this podcast we hear from behaviourist Bethany Bell on why aversive, harsh methods appear to work, while wreaking havoc on your dog and your relationship with them. Behaviourist Jennifer Billot has the dog life hacks that will save you time, make your training more effective, and make life more fun for your dog. DogCast Radio is the podcast your dog wants you to listen to!

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.