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Episode 62 - Crufts 2008 and How to Train Your Dog Using Its Own Language

Released Sat March 22, 2008
Length: 0:55:51
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Graeme Sims is a trainer, shepherd, artist and retired vicar who can work up to nine Border Collies simultaneously, each in a different languae - he talks about his new book, The Dog Whisperer.
Crufts 2008 was a great platform for many to get their dog related message out, we talked to Neil Morrissey and Victoria Stilwell among others.
The DogCast Radio News includes a chart hit only dogs can hear, and host Julie considers just why some of us get so attached to one specific breed.

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Episode 61 - Lloyd Aguero on training and Dr. Paula Terifaj on Breed specific legislation

Released Sat March 8, 2008
Length: 0:48:15
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Lloyd Aguero is an innovative dog trainer who uses socialisation in training classes, and rehabilitates dogs through Project Heart. Dr Paula Terifaj is passionately opposed to breed specific legislation, and she sets out the reasons why.
DogCast Radio News covers identical dogs and a dog who is one in a million.
Hear a review of The Diplomatic Dog of Barbados, how one brave youngster reacted to the poisoning of her dogs, and how Trover Coats are helping dogs in need.

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Episode 60 - Bringing Light to Shadow and improving your dog's diet

Released Sat February 23, 2008
Length: 1:07:25
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Experienced trainer Pam Dennison almost met her match with Border Collie Shadow, whom she has helped to overcome agression problems.
Dr Paula Terifaj has some excellent advice on how to improve your dog's diet.
Author Bernard Cartwright reads an extract of The Knocknobbler, catch up with the latest DogCast Radio News, and hear about some music specially for dog lovers, and a great new dog book.

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Episode 59 - Vaccinating your dog and Doorbell manners

Released Sat February 9, 2008
Length: 0:55:58
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Episode 15 - Age proof your dog and Dog Lady

Released Sat April 8, 2006
Length: 0:52:01
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  • Dog Lady - interview
  • Stanley Coren - interview
  • Puppy Playtime
  • Two minute fiction
  • Dog quotes
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Episode 7 - Training, royal dogs and fashion for dogs

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Released Sat December 10, 2005
Length: 0:34:28
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  • Interview with Pam Dennison, author of "The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Positive Dog Training"
  • Lost dogs - interview
  • Website reviews
  • Buddy's Diary
  • Puppy Playtime for younger listeners
  • How many dogs does it take to change a light bulb?
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Episode 23 - Saving Shiloh and dogs in heaven

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Released Sat August 12, 2006
Length: 0:38:07
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  • Phyllis Reynolds Naylor (Saving Shiloh) - interview
  • Mary Buddemeyer Porter(Will I see Fido in heaven) - interview
  • News
  • Dog Communication - article
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Episode 10 - Dogs, DNA and Greyfriars Bobby

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Released Sat January 28, 2006
Length: 0:43:12
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  • Dogs and DNA - interview with George Clottey
  • Buddy's Diary
  • News
  • Greyfriars Bobby
  • How many dogs does it take to change a light bulb?
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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 12 - Rescue dogs

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Released Sat February 25, 2006
Length: 0:47:21
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  • Rescue dogs - interviews
  • Sponsoring dogs
  • Fiction
  • News
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285 - Crufts 2025

Andy Hale

In our Crufts 2025 special, Julie (after getting lost in the vast NEC halls!) talks to dog behaviourists Kay Attwood and Andy Hale, catches up with long standing friends of the show Jill Crow and her daughter Bryony, finds out about Performance Dog UK and Pet Remedy, and discovers how you can protect your dog out and about with doggy armour and in the car with a crash tested car seat. All the fun of Crufts without having to walk until your feet are sore!

189 - The Dog Healers and War Dogs Remembered

Molly

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

Benny

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

Lorraine

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

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.