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Didja get a good shot?

Didja get a good shot?

A Labrador's enthusiasm is part of his charm. Apparently.

Buddy Star and Rusty get their teeth into Stagbars

Rusty checks out the marrow cantre of the Stagbar.

I love discovering new products that my dogs might enjoy
, so when I came across Stagbars I was intrigued. Stagbars are stag antlers that are made into dog chews - obviously you don't give your dog the whole antler, they are cut into size appropriate chunks and sold by weight. Stags grow new antlers every season, and shed their old ones, so this is a very environmentally friendly business, which uses basically a waste product and turns it to good use. Sounds good so far, the only question left was would my dogs be as enthusiastic as I was?

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Buddy enjoying a Stagbar

Buddy enjoying a Stagbar

Buddy enjoying chewing a Stagbar - a chew for dogs made from stag antlers.

Crowded couch

Crowded couch

Our couch can get very crowded!

Julie and Buddy on The Blue Cross stand

Julie and Buddy on The Blue Cross stand at Crufts 2012.

Julie and Buddy in the Emmerdale Bed and Breakfast

Julie and Buddy in the Bed and Breakfast at Emmerdal village during the Dog for the Dales competition.

Julie and Buddy at Emmerdale village

Julie and Buddy in the main street of Emmerdale village during the This Morning Dog for the Dales competition.

Buddy in the Emmerdale vet's surgery

Buddy in the vet's surgery at Emmerdale village during the This Morning Dog for the Dales competition.

On the This Morning set

On the This Morning set, with Holly Willoughby, Phillip Schofield, Sarah Fisher, Dominic Brunt and the Dog for the Dales finalists.

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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.